Podcasts about Uptown

A big weekend for Chicago's Timeline Theater as it opens its doors to its brand new home in Uptown.

Melody Hoffmann is back for another edition of Monthly with Melody to talk about her article "Uptown in crisis" for Southwest Voices. Local business owners are unhappy with a lack of city response to their concerns about homelessness, drug use, and general state of disorder. We talk about the city and community response, and ask whether these issues in Uptown are a side effect of the city's whack a mole approach to homelessness.Read Melody's article: https://www.southwestvoices.news/stories/uptown-in-crisis,151587Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgeliveJoin the conversation: https://bsky.app/profile/wedge.liveSupport the show: https://patreon.com/wedgeliveWedge LIVE theme song by Anthony Kasper x LaFontsee

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: ‘The Bear' Ending After 5 Seasons: The series' upcoming season, expected to drop in June, will be its final one. ‘Women Who Built Chicago' Bus Tour Highlights History Of City's Trailblazers: […]

Our next guest is the owner of Ragadan and A Pizza Pie in Uptown. He reflects on his family's journey to Oklahoma City from Amman, Jordan. It's not too often you find a joint that serves great burgers and falafel. Despite the fast casual nature of his restaurants, he'd like to find a way to bring more traditional Jordanian dishes like mansaf to the community. The question is what it's going to cost him. Please enjoy my conversation with Danny Sweis. https://ragadan.com/https://www.apizzapie.comhttps://www.instagram.com/ragadanrestauranthttps://www.instagram.com/a.pizza.pie

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Pullman's Historic Hotel Florence To Be Restored As Part Of $100 Million State Project: Neighbors and community stakeholders hope the project will drive tourism and economic growth to the Far South […]

This episode is presented by Create A Video – The 4th Annual Coolest Dog of Charlotte is underway! The annual adorable contest raises money for local programs by the Charlotte Kiwanis Club. You can enter your pooch here. Plus, Julio is reunited with his owner after almost a year after being stolen. Also, Charlotte City Council looks like it's going to be pressured by activists to kill an expansion of the perpetually-clogged stretch of I-77 south of Uptown. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/ All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code! Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.comGet exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brittany and Kendall speak with Dr. Mohiba Tareen of Tareen Dermatology as part of a fundraising match partnership to myTalk's Restaurant Rescue Fund. Dr. Tareen encourages listeners to get out and eat at local restaurants and particularly supports the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Confusion at airports after government shutdown affects TSA; Uptown parking ticket data shows where most parking violations are ticketed in Uptown.

Learn more at TheCityLife.org

Friday Afternoon Drive | 86 Ice | Shower Towel | Acrobatics | Worth It | No Exit Next 45 Minutes | Missing Nude | Sony Sampler | No Russian | Moms Doing A Gig | The Sex Bus | The Flight Path | Home Helper | Be Careful, I'm Very Disappointed | Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kuumba Lynx co-founders Jaquanda Villegas, Jacinda Bullie and Leyda "Lady Sol" Garcia at the ribbon opening of the new Kuumba Lynx studio in 2025.

Kuumba Lynx co-founders Jaquanda Villegas, Jacinda Bullie and Leyda "Lady Sol" Garcia at the ribbon opening of the new Kuumba Lynx studio in 2025.

Kuumba Lynx co-founders Jaquanda Villegas, Jacinda Bullie and Leyda "Lady Sol" Garcia at the ribbon opening of the new Kuumba Lynx studio in 2025.

Alternative 80s CLUB - #TBT ( TECHNICALLY 70s-80s-90s-00s)*track list updated Betty Davis eyes - kin carnes Enjoy the silence- Depeche

Mittlerweile zu seltsam für die Scheiße, zu wenig Personal für einen sammsen Tag, Uptown in Hannover und Hoffnung auf ein Comebäck.

Josh has the Quick Takes for Adam this morning including National Pizza Day as we celebrate the many favorite spots for pizza around Minnesota!

As we hit the midway point of conference play, Corey Gloor sits down with head coach Ron Hunter on his team's win in Memphis to end a skid and how this team has forged a bond after tragedy in the summer. Then, four-year center Percy Daniels on his evolution from true freshman to senior captain, and now father.Tickets are available for the stretch run of the 2025-26 season! Head to tulanetix.com and join is in Uptown for the final month of the year!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pastor 9 | No Behaviour Episode 304| ft Uptown mic, Adrian Thorpe & Ambush by Margs & Loons

lick to Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Youtube-Subscribe-SoapDirt Beyond the Gates spoilers for January 26th through the 30th shock as Nicole Dupree Richardson, portrayed by Daphnee Duplaix, drops a bombshell on Dani Dupree (Karla Mosley) about her new love interest, Carlton. Nicole is also seen flirting with Kyle, causing a stir. Ashley Morgan (Jen Jacob) provides a comforting presence for Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne (Arielle Prepetit) as they discuss the implications of Naomi's BRCA gene positive status.  Spoilers for Beyond the Gates suggest Bill Hamilton (Timon Kyle Durrett) is upset with Tomas "Tom" Hernandez (Alex Alegria), while Anita Dupree (Tamara Tunie) struggles with the side effects of chemotherapy. Sharon (Bonita Brisker) and Vernon Dupree (Clifton Davis) are thrown into a panic over Anita's post-chemo collapse, with Vernon reaching out to an unlikely person for help. BTG spoilers indicate Vanessa McBride (Lauren Buglioli) proves her mettle, Andre Richardson (Sean Freeman) surprises Dani, and Haley Lawson (Marquita Goings) faces rejection. Joey Armstrong (Jon Lindstrom) teaches a harsh lesson, and Kat (Colby Muhammad) gets an eyeful of her dad at Uptown with Shanice Johnson (Ernestine Johnson). Kat also confronts Shanice about their relationship, leaving several characters in shock. More Beyond the Gates Spoilers indicate Nicole having choice words for Kat, Leslie setting a trap, Elon Hawthorne (Malachi Malik) arguing with his son Jacob Hawthorne (Jibre Hordges), and Vernon getting kicked out of his house. Derek Baldwin (Ben Gavin) and Grayson clash with Ashley mediating, while Bill tries to bond with Vernon. As the week wraps up, Bill discusses lab test results with Dr. Madison Montgomery (Kenjah McNeil) and Anita suffers a loss, most likely related to her ongoing battle with cancer. You are listening to Belynda from Soap Dirt. The most listened to soap opera podcaster. Visit our Beyond the Gates section of Soap Dirt: https://soapdirt.com/category/beyond-the-gates/ Listen to our Podcasts: https://soapdirt.podbean.com/ Check out our always up-to-date Beyond the Gates Spoilers page at: https://soapdirt.com/beyond-the-gates-spoilers/ Check Out our Social Media... Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoapDirtTV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoapDirt Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/soapdirt/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soapdirt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soapdirt/

The Current returns for the spring semester! As the Wave gets ready for a matchup with the top team in the American, Paul Boron catches up with head coach Ashley Langford and how she has seen her team improve every time on the floor in conference play. Plus, veteran guard CC Mays on adjusting to her first year in Uptown, and sophomore Kendall Sneed reminisces on her Freshman of the Year campaign, and what she has seen from the freshmen in the backcourt this year.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to a special concert edition of Inwood Art Works On Air featuring Raun Ruffin's Uptown Motown Throwdown in Vol 2 of the two-part concert podcast. Get up and dance or sit back and enjoy a live concert of Motown classic hits! The concert was recorded live on November 1, 2025 at Good Shepherd Auditorium.

Louisianans are blessed with restaurants that have been dining destinations for generations. So whenever a culinary institution announces an ownership change, we tend to get nervous. On this week's show, we explore three restaurants that have changed hands, but whose owners have worked hard to preserve their traditions. We begin with a visit to Middendorf's, the classic seafood house located in Manchac – a tiny village 40 miles north of New Orleans on Lake Maurepas. Famed for its thin-cut fried catfish, Middendorf's has been an institution since 1934. Originally owned by three generations of family, it was taken over by Horst and Karen Pfeifer in 2007 after their French Quarter fine dining restaurant was closed due to Katrina. Horst walks us through Middendorf's history, talks about his tenure as owner, and describes how he weathers storms on the Louisiana marsh. Then, we hear from Dickie Brennan and his sister Lauren Brennan Brower. In March 2023, they got the keys to Pascal's Manale Restaurant when the Dickie Brennan restaurant group purchased the Uptown landmark established in 1913. Growing up, Dickie and Lauren were regulars at Pascal's Manale. The two discuss their memories of the Brennan family's favorite eatery. Finally, we sit down with the Casbarian family, the second family to own Arnaud's Restaurant in New Orleans' French Quarter since 1918. We learn how they've kept the traditions established by the first owners – Count Arnaud and his daughter, Germaine Wells – while continually innovating for the future. For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.

Louisianans are blessed with restaurants that have been dining destinations for generations. So whenever a culinary institution announces an ownership change, we tend to get nervous. On this week's show, we explore three restaurants that have changed hands, but whose owners have worked hard to preserve their traditions. We begin with a visit to Middendorf's, the classic seafood house located in Manchac – a tiny village 40 miles north of New Orleans on Lake Maurepas. Famed for its thin-cut fried catfish, Middendorf's has been an institution since 1934. Originally owned by three generations of family, it was taken over by Horst and Karen Pfeifer in 2007 after their French Quarter fine dining restaurant was closed due to Katrina. Horst walks us through Middendorf's history, talks about his tenure as owner, and describes how he weathers storms on the Louisiana marsh. Then, we hear from Dickie Brennan and his sister Lauren Brennan Brower. In March 2023, they got the keys to Pascal's Manale Restaurant when the Dickie Brennan restaurant group purchased the Uptown landmark established in 1913. Growing up, Dickie and Lauren were regulars at Pascal's Manale. The two discuss their memories of the Brennan family's favorite eatery. Finally, we sit down with the Casbarian family, the second family to own Arnaud's Restaurant in New Orleans' French Quarter since 1918. We learn how they've kept the traditions established by the first owners – Count Arnaud and his daughter, Germaine Wells – while continually innovating for the future. For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.

Welcome to a special concert edition of Inwood Art Works On Air featuring Raun Ruffin's Uptown Motown Throwdown in Vol 1 of the two-part concert podcast. Get up and dance or sit back and enjoy a live concert of Motown classic hits! The concert was recorded live on November 1, 2025 at Good Shepherd Auditorium.

ICE incident in Salisbury rises more questions about ICE procedures; Panthers front office shakeup precedes electric weekend in Uptown.

Playoff weekend in the QC; protestors march in Uptown after ICE shooting in Minnesota; Charlotte has too many open townhouses

No sólo ocurre en EEUU. Santiago Navajas nos explica (y nos alerta) cómo el progresismo intolerante se ha hecho fuerte en España. Santiago Navajas visita Economía Para Quedarte Sin Amigos para comentar "Mitos progres. Por qué tantas ideas del progresismo actual se aceptan como verdades sagradas y adónde nos están llevando", de Michael Huemer. Hablaremos de wokismo, de sesgos, de la distancia entre la imagen que prevalece en la opinión pública y la realidad, de la cultura de la cancelación y de por qué no quieren que se debatan ciertos temas. Y sí, aunque pensábamos que era un problema esencialmente americano, en España hace tiempo que sufrimos situaciones muy similares.Música Esta semana, el protagonista de nuestra selección musical es el cantante Billy Joel Y estos son los temas que hemos escuchado: "Uptown girl" "We Didn't Start The Fire" "She's Always a Woman" "Piano man"

Click to Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Youtube-Subscribe-SoapDirt Beyond the Gates spoilers show that Anita Dupree's cancer crisis is causing turmoil among the Dupree family and their close-knit community. Dana 'Leslie' Thomas visits Joey Armstrong at the casino with a questionable business proposal that could potentially involve some unsavory practices. Meanwhile, Anita and her husband Vernon Dupree are grappling with her cancer diagnosis at the hospital, generating a wave of concern among their loved ones.  BTG spoilers reveal that Eva Thomas is uncertain about her relationship with Izaiah Hawthorne, hinting at possible relationship tension. Vanessa McBride and Dani Dupree are seen competing for the same man, creating an intriguing plot twist. On New Year's Eve, Vanessa is seen publicly dating Joey Armstrong, a significant development in their relationship. The following day, the show features a guest performance by Kenny Lattimore at Uptown's New Year's Eve event, where Nicole Dupree Richardson and Dani received devastating news about their mother, Anita.  More Beyond the Gates spoilers indicate that Dani confronts Bill Hamilton at his house, demanding his attention. The news of Anita's cancer diagnosis is causing distress among the family. The episode also unveils Hayley Lawson's confrontational attitude towards the Dupree family. The family is left devastated when they discover Anita's aggressive cancer diagnosis. In the midst of this, tensions rise between Martin Richardson and Kat.  And, BTG spoilers hint that Ted Richardson will reach out to one of his daughters about the current issues at hand. Martin opens up to Bradley 'Smitty' Smith about his grandmother's condition. Dani supports her father, Vernon, who is shattered by Anita's diagnosis. The week wraps up with the news of Jordi Vilauso joining the cast of Beyond the Gates in the upcoming year.  This episode was hosted by Belynda Gates-Turner for the #1 Soap Opera Channel, Soap Dirt. Visit our Beyond the Gates section of Soap Dirt: https://soapdirt.com/category/beyond-the-gates/ Listen to our Podcasts: https://soapdirt.podbean.com/ And Check out our always up-to-date Beyond the Gates Spoilers page at: https://soapdirt.com/beyond-the-gates-spoilers/ Check Out our Social Media... Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoapDirtTV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoapDirt Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/soapdirt/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soapdirt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soapdirt/

This episode of The Other Side of the Bell, featuring trumpeter performer and recording artist Paul Litteral, is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass. This episode also appears as a video episode on our YouTube channel, you can find it here: "Paul Litteral trumpet interview"   Find the expanded show notes, transcript and more photos here: https://bobreeves.com/blog/paul-litteral-trumpet-interview-the-other-side-of-the-bell-147   About Paul Litteral: Hollywood Paul Litteral began to build his career playing in Broadway hits such as The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, A Chorus Line and Chess. In 1978, Paul and saxophonist Arno Hecht founded the well-known group called the Uptown Horns. As their visibility increased, the band was recruited for rock and roll gigs and played many of New York's most famous clubs. Paul and the Uptown Horns went on their first rock and roll tour with the J. Geils Band in 1981 and that led to many other opportunities including engagements with The Rolling Stones, Robert Plant, Tom Waits, Joe Cocker, James Brown, Pat Benatar, and Ray Charles. The band lists recording credits on over 150 albums including James Brown's Grammy Award winning "Living in America" and tracks for Joe Cocker, Albert Collins, Bonnie Raitt, Robert Palmer, Lou Reed and REM. In addition to continuing to play music, he began writing and found critical success with Hoboken to Hollywood, which earned him the 2011 Ovation Award for Musical Direction. Paul was also awarded Best Musical Direction by Stage Scene LA for Louis & Keely: Live' at the Sahara, which had a record run, playing to sold out audiences at the Geffen Playhouse. "Hollywood" Paul earned his nickname back in the 1980's due to his prodigious knowledge of film lore. Though his extensive contributions to the LA music scene have also helped add to that fabulous moniker. Paul's fame is within the world of Rock and Roll. On his latest album, "The Litteral Truth," he brings us a collection of songs that inspired his personal musical development. The Brecker Brothers, Edgar Winter and Steely Dan are a few of the artists we cover on the record, and revisiting these great cuts and reinterpreting them was a joyous excursion for all involved. Paul is a fun and talented man, and his records are spreading the joy of knowing him. -Bill Bodine   Episode Links: Outrageous 8 Records Find the albums here: The Litteral Truth Legacy Instagram (@paullitteralmusic) YouTube channel The Other Side of the Bell Episode #92 - Paul Litteral (first appearance)   Bob Reeves Brass Upcoming Events and Appearances: Trumpet Festival of the Southeast, Jan. 17, 2026, Kennesaw State University, Georgia Texas Music Educators Association Conference, Feb. 11-14 2026, San Antonio, Texas Dylan Music, Feb. 26-28, Woodbridge, New Jersey   Podcast Credits: "A Room with a View" - composed and performed by Howie Shear Podcast Host - John Snell Cover Photo Credit - Paul Litteral Audio Engineer - Ted Cragg

“What's the most country middle name you can think of?” That's how this wild ride kicks off on The Ben and Skin Show, and trust us—it only gets crazier from there. Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray (well… sort of) dive headfirst into a hilarious mix of birthday drama, HR rumors, and the shocking truth about who really has the potty mouth on the team.But it's not all laughs—this episode takes a nostalgic turn as the crew reacts to Dallas Morning News' heartbreaking list of restaurant closures. From legendary spots like Elaine's Kitchen and The Porch to surprise Michelin-star pop-ups, the guys share personal stories, insider tidbits, and a few rants about skyrocketing rents and changing neighborhoods. Ever wondered why Uptown's Morton's Steakhouse shut its doors? Or what happened to the Whippersnapper's epic TV-themed bar transformations? You'll find out here.

The Haunting Hour shares a story on this week's episode of Strange Tales. We'll hear their story, The Uptown Express. This aired sometime between March of 1945 and May of 1946, the original run of the series. Listen to more from The Haunting Hour https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/e55e1c7a-e213-4a20-8701-21862bdf1f8a/StrangeTales830.mp3 Download StrangeTales830 | Subscribe | Spotify | Support Strange Tales Relic Radio is funded solely [...]

A Chicago man is searching for his beloved miniature Golden Doodle, after the dog was taken from an SUV downtown.

A Chicago man is searching for his beloved miniature Golden Doodle, after the dog was taken from an SUV downtown.

A Chicago man is searching for his beloved miniature Golden Doodle, after the dog was taken from an SUV downtown.

Send us a textThe mixtapes raised a generation, but the documentary forces a reckoning. We pull back the curtain on Sean Combs' climb from Uptown intern to Bad Boy mogul and walk through the cultural milestones that made the 90s feel invincible—then we test those memories against the stories many never wanted to tell. From Jodeci's leather-and-Timb boots to Mary J's raw soul, from Craig Mack's spark to Biggie's reign, we trace how a glossy East Coast sound took over radio while rivalries with Death Row and the Source Awards lit a fuse the industry couldn't control.The conversation gets real when the music stops and the power starts. We revisit the Quad Studio shooting, the tensions around Pac and Biggie, and the Vegas night that still haunts hip-hop's timeline. Alongside the headlines are the quieter mechanics: contracts that promised fame but not wealth, gatekeeping that rewarded silence, and the uncomfortable calculus of access over ethics. “Making the Band” nostalgia turns into a lesson on control and career stall-outs; claims from collaborators like Little Rod introduce intimate, manipulative receipts that are hard to shake. The documentary doesn't act as judge; it catalogs patterns and asks what we ignore to keep our favorite songs untouched.By the end, we're weighing legal outcomes against moral clarity. Did public campaigns sway the process? How much responsibility lies with the machine around a star—managers, peers, fans—who benefit while looking away? For listeners who lived the era, this is a gut check: can we separate art from artist, or does the backstory change how the music hits? Hit play for a candid, layered walkthrough of The Reckoning, the East–West fault lines, and the costs hiding in fine print. If this era shaped your playlists and your memories, you'll have thoughts—subscribe, share your take, and tell us: what do you believe now that you didn't before?

Inflation comes to the snack machine; How much longer are the Pels gonna have an interim head coach? Don Bongino admits the whole "truth teller" shtick was total BS; Uptown bars bracing for onslaught of excitable Tulane fans; Is the world ready for soft shell shrimp?

Tyler is a bartender at Robert's Bar and says Green Wave fans are going to get rowdy tonight, before and after the game

How well do you know your target customer? What kind of clarity do you have on it? Our guests today are Zach and Tyler Gordon, co-CEOs of Basecamp Franchising, which includes: two brands with more than 200 combined locations, who share with us how they are growing their franchise system in the second hand industry by having clarity and precision around their target customers. TODAY'S WIN-WIN:The success of your franchisee should be your north star. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:Schedule your free franchise consultation with Big Sky Franchise Team: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/. You can visit our guest's website at: https://uptowncheapskatefranchise.com/https://kidtokid.com/ Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:  https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/Connect with our guests on social:https://www.linkedin.com/company/basecamp-franchising/https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-gordon-08894746https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-gordon-3b38191b/https://www.instagram.com/uptowncheapskate/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/kidtokid/?hl=enABOUT OUR GUEST:Tyler and Zach Gordon are co-CEOs of Basecamp Franchising—parent company of resale leaders Uptown Cheapskate and Kid to Kid. With deep roots in private equity and global franchising (previously Restaurant Brands International), these brothers bring a uniquely analytical yet people-first approach to growing what they call “thrift, reimagined.” Under their leadership, Basecamp is redefining resale retail by focusing not just on expansion, but on elevating the franchisee and customer experience. Their partnership is yielding results: 90% franchisee attendance at national conferences, record satisfaction scores, and bold ambitions to lead the secondhand apparel category both in the U.S. and abroad.  ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/.The information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any business decisions. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Big Sky Franchise Team, or our affiliates. Additionally, this podcast may feature sponsors or advertisers, but any mention of products or services does not constitute an endorsement. Please do your own research before making any purchasing or business decisions.

A popular Dallas restaurant has a new executive chef; Torchy's is getting a classy makeover at its Uptown outpost; and Tom Brady dined out at a classic North Texas steakhouse. The Dallas Morning News food team jumps in on these topics, more local news and a preview of trends that are played out and those to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A popular Dallas restaurant has a new executive chef; Torchy's is getting a classy makeover at its Uptown outpost; and Tom Brady dined out at a classic North Texas steakhouse. The Dallas Morning News food team jumps in on these topics, more local news and a preview of trends that are played out and those to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, WYCE Station Manager Phil Tower welcomes Dana Kroll, Uptown Marketing and Communications Specialist, and Mitch Ermatinger, President of the Wealthy Street Business Alliance, owner of Speciation Cellars.Uptown GR brings people, partnerships, and possibilities together to sustain a strong and vibrant urban district.Both Mitch and Dana reminded us that Uptown GR's 28th annual Shop Hop is Thursday, December 4! Uptown Shop Hop is one evening only; Uptown businesses offer an extra festive holiday shopping experience starting at 3 pm. Uptown GR's 28th annual Shop Hop includes free trolley rides between districts, streetside entertainment, and much more. Learn more: Uptown Grand Rapids: ⁠

[REBROADCAST FROM October 15, 2025] A new Lévy Gorvy Dayan exhibition "Downtown/Uptown: New York in the Eighties" features artists Jean-Michel Basquiat, Francesco Clemente, Jeff Koons, Barbara Kruger, Cindy Sherman, and others. Art dealer Mary Boone and Lévy Gorvy Dayan co-founder Brett Gorvy, who both worked on the exhibition, join us to discuss the show which is on display through Saturday, Dec. 13.

Keith Benjamin, co-founder of Uptown Hospitality Group in Charleston, tells the story of how throwing massive Penn State tailgates set him on a 20-year path from NYC bartender to operator of six concepts—while raising three kids under five. After buying small equity stakes in New York bars and becoming an operating partner at 29, he felt pulled to Charleston and went all-in on a $5M buildout of Uptown Social, a 10,000 sq. ft. sports bar and nightlife hub inside a 1915 building. He recalls surviving COVID—shutting down 48 hours after his wedding—then creating Bodega, a New York-style breakfast sandwich brand that grew from a parking-lot pop-up to multiple locations. Uptown Hospitality later added Share House, the upscale tavern By the Way (with partners from Southern Charm), and The Waverly, a wedding venue. Through rapid growth, thin margins, seasonality, and crushing liquor liability laws, Keith stays centered on preparation, service, and his belief that restaurants and bars are the emotional backbone of a community—and that operators carry that responsibility on their shoulders. 10 Takeaways Hospitality people “run into the fire.” You're either wired for the chaos and unpredictability of restaurant ownership or it will spit you out. Preparation beats the playbook. Every shift changes at minute one; the only constant is how ready your team is for the unexpected. Tailgates were the training ground. Running $40K-per-season Penn State tailgates taught Keith energy management, leadership, and crowd control. From golden handcuffs to ownership. High-earning NYC bartending could have trapped him, but he insisted on a path to management and equity. Charleston was the “chips all in” leap. With no collateral, Keith borrowed from friends and family to take on a 25-year lease and rebuild a 1915 building. COVID nearly crushed the dream—but sparked Bodega. Forced shutdowns led to launching a breakfast-sandwich concept that quickly exploded in popularity. Growth exposed growing pains. Opening multiple concepts while having three young kids humbled him and revealed how thin the margins can be. Food-heavy concepts are a different math. Booze-driven venues thrive; a full-service breakfast-and-lunch model did not, leading to a fast pivot to QSR. Liquor liability laws threaten the industry. South Carolina's rules once assigned 100% blame to anyone who served one drink to someone later in a wreck, pushing insurance premiums into the stratosphere. Service and community are the lasting moats. With heavy competition and rising closures, the only real differentiator is how you make people feel—because restaurants are the heart of every community.

Philadelphia music has a rich and long history, spanning every style imaginable, from jazz and soul to art rock to opera to doo wop and everything else. And who better to helm a book about the city's extensive music offerings than Electric Factory founder, Live Aid/Live 8 co-creator and Cobb's Creek native Larry Magid. Dan gets back in the interviewer seat for the first time in a while to talk with Larry about the thing that drives them both: the ever expanding Philadelphia music story. Larry tells Dan about growing up in West Philly, dances, the Uptown, and early American Bandstand (before it went national). One Saturday night changed his life when he found himself in the DJ booth with Jimmy "Cannonball" Parsons, and his already rabid appetite for music became his path. Larry talks about the oft-overlooked Atlantic City Pop Festival in 1969 (just two months before Woodstock), early concerts at the Spectrum (and why bands loved that arena so much), and how he thinks Philadelphia audiences may be the most influential audiences of the rock and roll era. They also discuss the new book of Philadelphia music history that Larry organized, covering nearly every corner of Philadelphia music over the years. "The Philadelphia Music Book: Sounds Of A City" is out now via Camino Books, and is available wherever you buy your books. It features over a dozen contributors on a wide variety of Philadelphia music genres, and all the proceeds go to support the Philadelphia Music Alliance, an organization that creates, support and sponsor programs that enrich and strengthen Philadelphia's musical community.  

We continue to drive down deeper into our real-time worldbuilding experiment armed with the comments of our listeners. In this episode, Tony, Chris, and Dave return to the conversation started in Episode 174 and begin to build out the town that will be the start of most adventures in our Boomtown Campaign Setting. Make sure to Join the Conversation!1:55 Where are we now? We asked, you answered! Boomtown #1 is known as Gallow Springs!3:40 What's in our border town?6:05 What's NOT in the town? Religion and Churches, per our last episode.9:35 Our archetype for Boomtown was Wyatt Earp's Tombstone. So, what was actually there at the time? 12:15 Name the 110 saloons!12:35 How small is a small town? Between Hommlet and Waterdeep.16:10 The split between Uptown and Downtown and the Law.19:55 The point of the Boomtowns: Recovering Tech – our “Gold Rush.”22:06 Dueling and Gunfights: How Lawless is Gallow Springs?29:30 The Haves and the Have Nots: The rich get richer!31:00 Buying Magic in Gallow Springs?38:50 Final Thoughts.

A Halloween haunting with Denverite's third annual DenverFright. Local writers gather on stage at The Bug Theatre to send chills down your spine, including Stephen Graham Jones and Teague Bohlen. Denver historian Phil Goodstein takes us to a cursed block Uptown. And the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance's scariest resident shambles in! 

In this inspiring What's Your Story episode of The Way We See It, Alex reconnects with longtime friend and teammate Rodney “Rocket” Burns, whose journey stretches from chasing Big Ten football dreams to finding purpose through faith, family, and calling. Rodney shares about growing up in poverty, his time playing football and singing with the group Uptown at Evangel University, and how God redirected his life toward both a successful career in engineering and more than 25 years of ministry as a volunteer youth pastor. He opens up about walking through his son's Type 1 diabetes diagnosis, how it shifted his career toward purpose-driven healthcare work, and the life lessons that continue to shape him today. With humility and wisdom, Rodney encourages the next generation to stay disciplined, cut out the noise, and commit fully to the plan God has for their lives. #TheWayWeSeeIt #WhatsYourStory #FaithInAction #BigTenDreams #UptownSingingGroup #EngineerForChrist #YouthPastorLife #FaithfulFatherhood #PurposeDrivenLife #ChristianPodcast Alex Bryant Ministries is focused on helping people be reconciled to God, then within one's own self, and finally being reconciled to our fellow man in order to become disciples. Connect with us and our resources:    Our books - Let's Start Again & Man UP    More about us Like, subscribe, and share. Partner with ABM to place resources in jails and the inner city for $19 a month at alexbryant.org.  Follow us on Facebook or Instagram

Host David Manilow is a huge fan of Ethiopian food. Spices including turmeric and cardamom are alluring, no doubt, but it's really the communal nature of Ethiopian dining that makes the meal special. In this episode, Manilow talks with chef Tigist Reda of Demera — an Ethiopian restaurant in Uptown — about her life in Chicago, how she became a revered cultural ambassador, and why you won't need a fork to enjoy her food. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Step into Episode 181 of On the Delo as David DeLorenzo sits down with Charles Jr. (“Chuck D”) —an East Valley native behind Aftermath, Born & Bred, and the forthcoming Rosewood in downtown Gilbert—to talk craft, community, and why he wants people dressing up for dinner again.From first shifts at Tony Roma's to 15 years fast-tracking at Zinc with mentor Terry, Charles breaks down the real levers: concept, lighting, music, and a female-friendly vibe that draws everyone. The two get real on safer nightlife and DUIs, scaling pains from a 1,300→3,800 sq ft buildout, and what's next—an aggressive late-night push in Chandler.Chapter Guide (Timestamps): (0:15 – 1:02) Opening & Episode 181; welcome Charles.(1:03 – 2:23) Junior & nicknames (“Chuck D” plates; Delo's “Italian Stallion”). (2:26 – 3:01) Origin story—5th-gen AZ; Mesa/Chandler/Gilbert roots. (6:52 – 8:27) First jobs: Tony Roma's → Outback lessons. (11:41 – 13:29) Zinc years & discovering hospitality as craft. (18:00 – 20:07) Launching Aftermath in Uptown; scaling from 1.3k→3.8k sq ft. (22:41 – 23:48) Where to find them: Aftermath (Phoenix), Born & Bred (Scottsdale & Chandler), Rosewood → downtown Gilbert. (25:17 – 27:05) Mature crowd, safer nights; calling out DUIs. (39:56 – 40:24) Chandler goes late-night—food & cocktail specials. (40:33 – 42:27) Rapid fire: read minds, water slides, gold, flip-phone experiment. (45:06 – 45:28) Health: lift weights & bodyweight focus.

This episode is presented by Create A Video – Four men with lengthy criminal records are arrested for the murder of a 4-year old child. Another man is arrested for the murder of a man in Uptown during the lunch hour yesterday. Another arrested for murder in East Charlotte. And another career criminal just beat a murder rap. Help Pete’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s! Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/ All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code! Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.comGet exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.