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Time Out
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
A $50 million magic theater is coming to Chicago's Magnificent Mile
Magnificent Mile in Streeterville has long been home to designer fashion, Michelin-starred dining, and annual an Art Festival. Soon, the famed district will enchant visitors with a sprawling $50 million magical theater destination called The Hand & The Eye. Brainchild of Chicago healthcare entrepreneur Glen Tullman, the sorcery will span 36,000 square feet of the historic McCormick Mansion (formerly home to Lawry's Prime Rib), including not one but seven theaters, multiple bars, and a massive dining space—all dedicated to the art of illusion. "This is not some six-month pop-up thing. This is a once-in-a-generation project,' Tullman told The Chicago Tribune. Guests will move among multiple upscale, all-adult experiences, ranging from live jazz sets to illusions by self-proclaimed "curator of magic" Jeff Kaylor. Bars will be equipped for sleight-of-hand drink slinging, a nod to Chi-Town's rich history of magician-barkeeps. No word on food menu specifics just yet, but Levy Restaurants CEO Andy Lansing equated it to "Pump Room in its heyday." "We want to open up people's imaginations," Kaylor told the Tribune. "And create a place where every magician in the world wants to perform." Visitors will purchase a single inclusive ticket for timed reservations at a premium price point yet to be determined. Could dinner be served in the famed fourth-floor ballroom, which hosted upwards of 400 guests and visiting royalty in its early days?! Either way, expect a dress code. Club memberships will be available to residents and regulars, à la Soho House, offering access to the venue's various bars and stages through a dedicated entrance. Members must first learn a magic trick before the bewitching can begin. As for the renovations, antiquities aficionados will be glad to know the mansion's original grand staircase and fireplace will remain intact, as will its historic exterior, which dates to 1899. History, in fact, plays a huge part: At various moments in lifetime, the house boasted a puppet theater and members-only nightclub called the Continental Casino. Set to debut in March 2026, The Hand & The Eye is slated to be open nightly from 5pm to midnight. Eventually, weekend brunches and daytime hours may roll out for more family-friendly performances. Need your fix now? Head to Chicago Magic Lounge in Andersonville, Rhapsody Theatre in Rogers Park Petterino's Restaurant.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Pittsburg State's Research Colloquium sees high student turnout
PITTSBURG, Kan. — Students from all over the Four State region presented ideas at Pittsburg's annual science showcase called the Research Colloquium. Pittsburg hosts Spring Artwalk, celebrates area artists Pittsburg approves higher recoverable costs for Creekside Villas Pittsburg to host Art Festival on Saturday Pittsburg State highlights construction careers for future workers Kansas courts engage college students with live hearings The Research Colloquium is described by Pittsburg State University as an event that allows students and faculty to share ideas, celebrate discoveries, and enjoy new perspectives. 'We proudly witnessed record-breaking participation, reflecting an extraordinary level of academic engagement and enthusiasm,' said Associate Vice President of Research and Support Ram Gupta. Event organizers say this year's event had the highest number of participants in the last ten years, reaching a number of nearly 160 entrants. Gupta said the event highlights the vibrant research culture and intellectual curiosity thriving across departments. For the students, it sharpens essential skills like public speaking, critical thinking, and effective communication — all vital for future professional and academic success. Gupta also says interests were diverse, including: David Mendez of St. Mary's Colgan High School presented finding on the effect of music on the development of a child. Maya Craven of Joplin High School presented her findings on how the use of sheep wool pellets—a discarded item—could be used to aid water conservation in areas of drought. History major Makenzie Coomes (not pictured) outlined the factors that contributed to the success of the university under the leadership of President William A. Brandenburg. Biology major Rylan Mason, who summarized her work to document native and non-native plants in Bates County, Mo.—an under-surveyed region where she has found 36 county records. 'This is a space where mentorship flourishes, creativity thrives, and students are empowered to become the next generation of thinkers, problem-solvers, and leaders,' Gupta said of the event. Pittsburg State tells us more than 20 esteemed judges were present to choose winning presentations, both poster presentations and oral presentations in high school undergraduate, and graduate levels in several categories: Overall poster presentation winners Graduate: Josh Ortolani (Synergistic Long-Term Protection of Inorganic and Polymer Hybrid Coatings for Free-Dendrite Zinc Anodes) Dharmikkumar Patel (Mechanically Robust, Self-Healing, and Reprocessable Geraniol Based Epoxy Vitrimer by Dynamic Boronic Ester Bonds) Undergraduate: Jayme Barkley (Hyperbranched Polyesters Containing Natural Antibacterial Compounds) High School: Christian Cavener (A Novel Analysis of the Redshift Dependence of the Masses of the Supermassive Black Holes of a Sample of Quasars) Overall oral presentation winners Graduate: Khadija Ceesay (Beyond the Poster: Unveiling the Realities of War and the Trauma of Soldiers in Literature from WWI to Vietnam) Undergraduate: Trevor Bohnenblust (Market Augmentation of the U.S. Soybean Crush Spread) Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Kansas Supreme Court names new chief judge for 11th District
TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Supreme Court has named a new chief judge of its 11th Judicial District. According to the Kansas Office of Judicial Administration, Kurtis Loy, a judge in the 11th Judicial District since 2013, has been appointed to serve in the position of chief judge from April 7 through December 31. Loy fills the unexpired term of Judge Lori Bolton Fleming, who has been appointed to the Kansas Court of Appeals. The counties of Cherokee, Crawford, and Labette are within the 11th Judicial District of Kansas. The Kansas Office of Judicial Administration states that Each of Kansas' 31 judicial districts has a chief judge who, in addition to their judicial responsibilities, has control over the case assignments within the district, as general supervisory authority over the administrative and clerical functions of the court. Pittsburg approves higher recoverable costs for Creekside Villas Pittsburg to host Art Festival on Saturday Pittsburg State highlights construction careers for future workers Kansas courts engage college students with live hearings Pittsburg man arrested in weekend shooting investigation 'I am honored to be selected by Chief Justice Luckert to serve as chief judge. I look forward to assuming the responsibility of the position,' said Loy. Loy has his bachelor's degree in accounting from Pittsburg State University and his law degree from Washburn University School of Law. He was previously in private practice before becoming a judge. Loy is a member of the Kansas District Judges Association, Kansas Bar Association, and the Kansas Bar Foundation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
