Parker to be honored by the Chicago Television Academy
Al Parker, chairman of the Radio/Sound Department, is one of eight people being inducted into the Chicago Television Academy’s Silver Circle for 2000.
The Silver Circle Awards, which are bestowed by the academy’s board of governors, honor individuals who have devoted 25 years or more to the television industry and who have made special contributions to Chicago broadcasting.
Other inductees include Robert Adler, the engineer who invented the remote control device for televisions; Hugh Hill, former political editor and reporter for WLS-ABC 7; Johnny Morris, the former Chicago Bear and top sports anchor at WBBM-CBS 2; and Jim Tilman, former principal weatherman and program host at WMAQ-NBC 5. The awards will be presented at a dinner Apr. 3 at the Chicago Hilton and Towers.
Blackstone Grille closes its doors
The Blackstone Grille has closed its original location on the first floor of the Blackstone Hotel, which is next door to Columbia’s Torco building. The grille felt it necessary to close its doors due to the recent safety problems being experienced by the hotel and relocated a few blocks south to the Essex Inn. In addition, Chicago’s longest-running play, “Shear Madness”, had to close shop after 17 years of performances.
While the rumor was members of the play were going to have to find other employment, it has now been reported that the front office of “Shear Madness” has found a new home and is now trying to find another theatre to perform in. The city of Chicago has vowed to help the play continue as it has proven a staple in Chicago entertainment.
South Loop Review celebration to be held at Hot House
The third issue of the South Loop Review is now available and to celebrate its release, the English Department will have a release party on Wednesday, Dec. 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Hot House, 31 E. Balbo. Students will read selected works from the new anthology and this event is free and open to the public.
 The South Loop Review is a journal of Columbia student non-fiction writing published on an annual basis. The premiere issue was published in 1997 and contained student-produced work in courses such as English Composition, Creative Non-Fiction, Literature and Professional Writing.
The publication is also edited and designed by students working closely with faculty members of the English Department and allows students an opportunity to gain hands-on publishing experience. Art work for the cover of the South Loop Review is solicited from Columbia Art and Photography students.
If you want further information on the South Loop Review or any other publications produced by students and faculty members of the English Department, please call (312) 344-8100.
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