One Chicagoan wants to know what people who moved to Chicago love about the city. From fireflies to marathons, here’s what they have to say.
the memory palace - Episode 137: Swans
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Music
Sarah in Bath from Krysztof Komeda's score to the Fearless Vampire Killers.
Adagio for Glass Harmonica, K617a as performed by Vienna Glass Armonia Duo.
Mr. Death Angel Flanders from John Barry's score to Boom!
And a bit of Imaginary Building from Elana Katz-Cherwin and Tamara-Anna Cislowska
Notes
There's a great American Heritage article on the history of Delmonico's.
There's a nice write up on the Swan Dinner in American Phoenix: The Remarkable Story of William Skinner, by Sarah S. Kilborne
Society as I Have Found It, Ward McAllister's memoir of the Gilded Age is appropriately bonkers.
San Antonio Storybook - Introducing San Antonio Storybook
Like chapters of a book, each episode of the “San Antonio Storybook” will tell a different tale about the city we call home. The stories likely are ones you haven’t heard before – narratives about the lives of the people behind the headlines, the sounds you hear, and the places you see as you drive around San Antonio.
The Boring Talks - #36 – Shanghai Architecture
From the 'eye of Sauron' building, to a deserted London town. The designer Hannah Cameron takes a walk back through the buildings that shaped her time living in China's biggest city.
Presenter: James Ward Contributor: Hannah Cameron Producer: Luke Doran
Curious City - Chicago’s Dill Pickle Club: Where Anarchists Mixed With Doctors And Poets
The Dill Pickle wasn’t just any old 1920s nightclub. It opened its doors to queer Chicagoans and other marginalized groups.
Curious City - Chicago’s Dill Pickle Club: Where Anarchists Mixed With Doctors And Poets
The Dill Pickle wasn’t just any old 1920s nightclub. It opened its doors to queer Chicagoans and other marginalized groups.
The Boring Talks - #35 – How Tall Are Celebrities?
Who is taller, Robbie Williams, David Duchovny or the chef James Martin? And what does being ‘solid tall’ actually mean? The writer Greg Stekelman (same height as Emilio Estevez) explores the world of online celebrity measurements.
Presenter: James Ward Contributor: Greg Stekelman Producer: Luke Doran
Curious City - The Gold Star Sardine Bar: The Rise And Fall Of A Chicago Jazz Club
The story of one Chicago grocery store tycoon’s dream for jazz music, movie stars, and bygone glamour.
Curious City - The Gold Star Sardine Bar: The Rise And Fall Of A Chicago Jazz Club
The story of one Chicago grocery store tycoon’s dream for jazz music, movie stars, and bygone glamour.
Bay Curious - Is There a San Francisco Accent?
When you think about America’s biggest cities, many have a recognizable accent. Does San Francisco have one? And no, saying 'hella' doesn't count.