Many of you already are familiar with the Paper Machete performances at the Green Mill — fun, free, and fabulous! The host and producer, Christopher Piatt, will do a solo show on Sunday, May 22, as a fundraiser to help the Paper Machete continue to entertain us.Join us as Christopher unveils his new solo work, chronicling nine pioneering women in American media over two centuries — ranging from Dorothy Parker to Ann Miller to Phyllis Schlafly to Jessica Hahn and more. With special musical guests - The Irving Sisters!This is a fundraiser for the Paper Machete with proceeds going to… [...]

It's been a very sad past few weeks for some of the beloved animals of Uptown.We were so sad to hear of the passing of Rosie, the Buena Park Pig, on May 5th.And then came the unexpected death of Monty the Piping Plover on May 13th, and the 2022 non-appearance of his mate, Rose.Chicago Piping Plovers has announced a ceremony to celebrate the joy brought to Montrose Beach and Chicago by the appearance of Monty and Rose, and their celebrated offspring. It will take place on Wednesday, May 25th, at 6pm.From the website:"A commemoration of our times with Monty, Rose… [...]