January 3 - 9, 2022 by StreetWise_CHI

January 3 - 9, 2022 Vol. 30 No. 01

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Cover Story: What street papers mean to us

More and more events are happening in Chicago, and we want you to know about the best of the best!

The SportsWise team shares New Year's wishes for Chicago sports teams.

Everyone who is a part of the global street paper network knows what a street paper is – that extends to the staff that put each publication together and those who buy them. But the people who truly know what a street paper is – what it means – are those who sell them. Here, a collection of street paper vendors tell us, in their own words, what a street paper is, personally, to them.

The Playground This page: Iso Numero vendor Enkete Mungbaba sells in Helsinki, Finland (Janne Hukka photo).

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ARTS & (HOME) ENTERTAINMENT RECOMMENDATIONS Since being stuck inside, which shows have you been watching? Which movies? Have you read any good books lately? Any new music releases have you dancing in your living room? StreetWise vendors, readers and staff are sharing what is occupying their attention during this unprecedented time. To be featured in a future edition, send your recommendations of things you do at home and why you love them to Creative Director / Publisher Dave Hamilton at dhamilton@streetwise.org

Art & Social Justice!

Art and Race Matters: The Career of Robert Colescott The Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington St.) presents works of Robert Colescott from December 4-May 29, 2022. This is the first comprehensive retrospective of one of America’s most compelling and controversial artists, whose large-scale paintings confronted cultural hierarchies involving race, gender, and social inequality in America with wit and irony. The exhibition brings together over 50 works spanning 50 years of Colescott’s career and contains mature content, including nudity as well as visual and verbal stereotypes intended to expose racism and sexism in American culture. Free to the public.

World Premiere!

‘Mary Rose’ The Edge Theater (5451 N. Broadway) presents the world premiere of “Mary Rose” on January 7 at 7:30 p.m. The musical is adapted from a play of the same name by J.M. Barrie, creator of “Peter Pan.” The character of Mary Rose is a haunted young woman who has a mysterious supernatural connection to a manor house in Sussex and an island in the Scottish Hebrides. She vanished twice as a young girl, but she has no recollection of her disappearances. W hat happened on those Scottish islands? You will have to find out for yourself. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; and 3 p.m. Sundays through February 12. Tickets are $30 at edgetheater.com.

(HOME) ENTERTAINMENT

Pop-Up!

Open Books Pop-Up Bookstore Open Books is hosting a pop-up bookstore at Cornelia McNamara Flowers (2130 W. Chicago Ave.) on January 3 from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Open Books is a non-profit organization that provides literacy programs to help kids improve their reading and writing skills. They accept book donations and also receive book grants to help promote literacy education. This pop-up bookstore will have 10,000 handpicked books in a variety of genres. For more information, please visit open-books.org.

Self Love!

Queer Self Care Day On January 8, and every first Saturday until June, at the Richard M. Daley Public Library in West Humboldt Park (733 N. Kedzie Ave.). This week, join Manny Garcia of The Collective Yoga Co-op from 10-11:30 a.m. The program is designed for queer teen/young adults in need of grounding, community, peace and serenity. Classes will explore yoga, journaling, meditation, and stress management. Attendance is free, but all visitors over the age of 2 must wear masks that cover nose and mouth.

The Art of the Funny Pages!

Chicago: Where Comics Came to Life 1880-1960 Closing January 9, this exhibit at the Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington St.) focuses on the role Chicago played in the early, and often overlooked, development of the comic strip. The exhibit also highlights the importance of African-American cartoonists, the first female cartoonists and editors, and the first daily comic strip. You will also learn about the art and comics of Frank King, the undeservedly forgotten creator of “Gasoline Alley.” The exhibition is designed to be a companion to the survey of contemporary Chicago comics at the MCA. FREE.

Big Laughs!

'The Play That Goes Wrong' The Broadway Playhouse (175 E Chestnut St) presents “The Play That Goes Wrong” through January 30. Described as a hybrid of Monty Python and Sherlock Holmes, the play is a hilarious version of every actor’s worst nightmare as a university drama society attempts to stage a 1920s murder mystery. With an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead and actors who trip over everything – including their lines -- no wonder The HuffPost has called it “one of the funniest plays Broadway has ever seen.” Tickets start at $30 and can be purchased at broadwayinchicago.com.

A Classical Evening!

'Rhapsody in Blue' and 'Boléro' The Chicago Symphony Orchestra (220 S. Michigan Ave.) performs a vibrant concert inspired by the jazz revolution of the 20th century at 7:30 p.m. January 6. The program includes two of Gershwin’s most iconic pieces, “Rhapsody in Blue” and “Porgy and Bess: A Symphonic Picture,” as well as Ravel’s jazzy Piano Concerto in G, surely influenced by Gershwin. The performance is brought to a rousing close with Ravel’s mesmerizing “Boléro.” André de Ridder conducts the CSO with Inon Barnatan at the piano. A free pre-concert conversation featuring Larry Rapchak is open to all ticket holders and will last approximately 30 minutes. Tickets starting at $41 can be purchased at cso.org.

Backstage Shenanigans!

Kickin’ It With Comics Come to The Lincoln Lodge, 2040 N. Milwaukee Ave, on Jan 6 from 7-9 p.m. for Kickin’ It With Comics, a hilarious inside look at what goes on in the Green Room. Comics will spitball ideas, make fun of each other or just complain about their day. This unique comedy show is a cool hang, roast session, political debate and feedback group all in one. No topic is off limits – and there is even an opportunity for audience participation. Are you ready for an “anything goes” evening? Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at thelincolnlodge.com.

Funk it Up!

Chicken Bone Are you ready to get your funk on this weekend? Chicken Bone, the Evanston-based funk rock band, is performing at SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston, at 8 p.m. January 8. Chicken Bone, comprised of 10 musicians who hail from numerous past and present musical entities, prides itself on being Chicago’s ultimate party and dance band. So come enjoy music from the 60s through today. Tickets are $15-$20 at eventbrite.com. Doors open at 7 and all attendees must show proof of full vaccination at least two weeks prior in order to enter. www.evanstonspace.com.

-Compiled by Paige Bialik

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SPORTSWISE

Vendors Russ Adams, John Hagan and Donald Morris chat about the world of sports with Executive Assistant Patrick Edwards.

Russ: Wish #1: Bears to, simply, play better. We need to find a replacement coach for Matt Nagy and follow that up with an offensive line that’ll give Justin Fields time to think/ react for a least a few seconds. Wish #2: White Sox and Cubs World Series…with a White Sox victory! Wish #3: Bulls stay healthy. With all of this COVID-19 mess going on, it’s taking away from a seemingly beautiful season. Wish #4: We could get behind at least one of our college men’s teams, e.g., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), Loyola, DePaul, to make a deep March Madness run this upcoming year. We had a good shot with the UIUC squad this past season, but it didn’t quite work out. Wish #5: Blackhawks make the playoffs this year. Time to get moving in the right direction! John: Wish #1: Bears fans to realize Mitchell Trubisky wasn’t as bad as we thought: He only looked as bad as we thought because 2017 Draft-mates Patrick Mahomes and Deshaun Watson looked so great.

Wish #2: White Sox get another starter and a middle relief pitcher. If they can accomplish this once the baseball lockout ends, Chicago could see another World Series title. Wish #3: Cubs rebuild. The Cubs are not ready to do real damage this upcoming season. Allow the farm system to develop the young players properly and, in two or three years, the Cubs are there. Wish #4: Bulls to recover from COVID-19, so they can make a run at a playoff spot. With the “level of play” within the Eastern Conference, they have a good shot for a deep run. Wish #5: Blackhawks to be relevant again. The three championships between 2010 and 2015 are way far in the rearview mirror. It’s time. Don: Wish #1: Bears get rid of Coach Matt Nagy. He’s just not good enough to get the Bears over the hump. Green

Bay running over them every time as if the Bears are a high school team? It’s ridiculous. Wish #2: Chicago Sky repeat this year’s magical season. It was absolutely amazing, and I’m still beaming from getting the opportunity to sit up close and personal with the team— twice during the run!—and enjoy the experience along with the women. Wish #3: Bulls do damage. They have an opportunity to crack the top-4 to gain that home-court advantage at least for the first game. I’m greedy, though, so I wish for the Bulls, despite battling the Milwaukee Bucks, to go even further and land in the top two; this way, home court advantage is set for the first couple of games and, perhaps, through the entire Eastern Conference playoffs! Patrick: Wish #1: Bears to get an offensive line that is cohesive and believes in their quarterback

enough to go the extra 10 miles in order to get it done. Our play calling has to get better. Though I’m not a 100% believer in the head coach receiving all of the blame and consequences, in this case, I believe a change is good…and warranted. Wish #2: White Sox to become “real,” if that makes any sense. Last season, even though we mowed through the season, I never truly felt confident in them. Their demise in the playoffs solidified that for me. Definitely have the pieces, though. Wish #3: Cubs, quit playin’. Wish #4: Chicago Sky’s Kahleah Copper to continue her elevation amongst the WNBA’s elite. Kahleah Copper—for those who don’t know—is THE real deal. Wish #5: Newly-acquired DeMar DeRozan to become a lifetime Bull. Any comments or suggestions? Email pedwards@streetwise.org

LIVING MY LIFE LIKE IT'S GOLDEN by Marissa Page

StreetWise intern Marissa Page will rave to anyone and everyone about her favorite neighborhood haunt, Golden House Restaurant & Pancake House, which those in the know just call the "Pancake House.” When she told StreetWise restaurant critic Lisa Getches about the diner’s delicious pancakes and eye-poppingly low prices, Getches decided it was about time to check it out for herself.

“Oh my gosh, it was the best service I ever had at a restaurant, I swear,” Getches said. “They were there with the coffee every five seconds. I had four cups.”

The unassuming storefront at 4744 N. Broadway Ave is tucked next to the Riviera Theatre, and despite its rivaling marquee advertising “SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT” and “CUSTOMER PARKING IN REAR,” it can be easy to miss the Pancake House at first blush under the theatre’s glittering lights.

“It was like I took a breath after I ordered and my food was there,” Getches raved of the service. “My eggs over hard were cooked perfectly -- brown, crispy and just how I like it. I don’t want any yellow junk running on the rest of my food,” she said.

Once she arrived, Getches noticed a sign in the window advertising the 1-1-1-1 deal: one egg, pancake, sausage link and bacon strip for $5.10. (There’s also a 2-2-2-2 for $7.10). “That’s gotta be the best price for breakfast in the 50 states,” she said. Inside, Getches marveled at the comfy red pleather booths and matching upholstered swivel chairs that studded the counter. “I haven’t seen that in so long,” she reminisced. “They’re old fashioned, and bring back memories of when I was a child, sitting with my mom, and my feet wouldn’t even touch the ground.” As soon as she sat down, the waitress appeared and brought her some hot coffee. A mere $2.10 will get you a cup with bottomless refills.

After perusing the Pancake House’s enormous menu, which includes a wide array of breakfast and lunch options, Getches settled on the steak and eggs with a side of three pancakes for $17.

“The steak was so good. I expected a thin little piece, but it was thicker and cooked just how I asked. Not too tough and not too juicy, and perfectly seasoned.” As for the namesake pancakes? Getches was happily surprised at the size of her threepancake side, which she said, “took over the whole plate.”

Lisa Getches

GOLDEN HOUSE RESTAURANT & PANCAKE HOUSE Location: 4744 N. Broadway Price Range: Around $10 / per person Hours: 6 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. daily

On her next visit, Getches hopes to try the two pork chops and two eggs meal for $14. But beyond the long menu full of tantalizing options, Getches said it’s the friendly atmosphere that will bring her back quickly. “I had so much fun at that restaurant,” she said. “Sometimes I can feel awkward when I have to dine alone, but everyone was so friendly.”

From top: Golden House pancakes, interior, and exterior.

'What is a Street Pa - in the words of th Clóvis Francisco, 55, sells Aurora da Rua in Salvador, Brazil

“To me, a street paper is sobriety and security. It allows me to live a dignified life, far from my addiction to alcohol. Selling Aurora da Rua was the best choice I could have made. Even in the pandemic, I managed to keep my income, as my point of sale allows me to access people in a safe and peaceful way. Everyone wants to know my life story.”

Brian Augustine sells Denver VOICE in Denver, Colorado, USA “A street paper allows you to become part of regular society. When you become homeless, you quickly understand that you’re separated. You realize there are two different worlds. Through the VOICE, I’ve gained more friends than I’ve ever had in my life.”

Rudolf Druschke, 65, sells fiftyfifty in Düsseldorf, Germany

“To me, fiftyfifty means not giving up. It means the courage to start your life over and level the playing field. I wandered the streets for a long time before I came across fiftyfifty in 1995. I was an alcoholic and it caused me to lose my job, my livelihood, my marriage, my colleagues, my friends and even contact with my children. The street paper gave me the courage to get help and I have now been sober for 22 years.”

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Hosea' Hill sells Groundcover News in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA “Street papers have a sort of superpower. They give all people a direct contact to the homeless in their communities and a platform and voice to discuss homelessness and social issues. They make people care about those who are homeless and conjure a deep appreciation for street papers because of that.”

James Tennant

sells Groundcover News in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA “A street paper is support. Support for people. It is constructive work and makes people self-sufficient, like for people coming out of the prison system because they can’t get hired. It’s a great support to the community. We come together and help each other.”

Jesper Bisgaard, 29, sells Hus Forbi in Copenhagen, Denmark “Hus Forbi has been an ultimatum [sic] for me. I wouldn’t be alive today without it. That’s the truth. [The street paper] prevents me from falling into deep holes and not caring about my body and health. [Those who sell it] are one and all lovely people who haven’t had an easy journey. Instead of being alone, we are a bunch of people who can meet all over Denmark. And if it’s not going so well, we help each other the best we can.”

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Enkete Mungbaba,

68, is from Congo and used to be a philosophy professor. Now he sells Iso Numero in Helsinki, Finland

“For me the magazine means sivistys [a Finnish word meaning “self-cultivation” or “gaining wisdom” on a personal level]. That goes for myself. It is very important that I read Finnish every day and learn more of the language. Since I sell the magazine, I have to understand what the headlines and stories mean. I want everyone to read it.”

Nenad Srbinovski,

30, sells Liceulice in Belgrade, Serbia

“The street paper relaxes me. I like to sell it and I’m good at it, and that calms me down and makes me happy. I got used to both nice words and criticism.”

Memet Kamber,

sells Lice v Lice in North Macedonia “For me, street papers mean a lot more than just a job to go to! It means inspiration – I enjoy rap and hip-hop music and, while I'm on the streets, it inspires the songs I write. Communicating with different people is very important – it gives me a sense of belonging. That moves me!”

Martin sells Nový Prostor in Prague, Czech Republic “The street paper means a lot to me. I had an accident, I was hit by a car, then I was in a coma and I deal with lifelong consequences. I feel dizzy and can’t do hard work, so I’m glad that I can sell Nový Prostor. If it didn’t exist, I wouldn’t have money to live.”

Claudo Bongiovani Azevedo,

71, sells Ocas” in São Paulo, Brazil

José Fernandes Junior,

54, sells Ocas” in São Paulo, Brazil

“The street paper saved my life. That’s not an exaggeration. It was a way out for me – it helped me get out of a catastrophic situation when I found myself homeless. It has given me work, dignity and several friends.”

Roberto Francisco dos Santos,

54, sells Ocas” in São Paulo, Brazil

“The street paper is my ganha pão, a Brazilian expression that means ‘with this job, I can live.’"

“Ocas” changed my life. It has been fundamental for me since 2004. It entered my life in a dark period, when I was living on the streets. I lived in that situation for 11 months. But by selling this magazine, I was able to change my life because with the money I made I was able to pay for a place to live and food to eat. I became a normal man who was living collectively again. It allowed me to study, to learn English, to become a published writer. I am going to be a member of the Ocas” project for as long as I am alive and as long as the magazine is released.”

Fotis Adamopoulos,

67, sells Shedia in Greece “Shedia was rediscovery for me. I regained my self-confidence and dignity and became connected again with society. When I sold my first magazine, I felt like the happiest person in the world. It was my first money for a very long time. The street paper – its people, its readers – is my family. They surround me with so much love.”

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Agathe Melançon, 51, sells L'Itinéraire in Montréal, Québec, Canada

“For me, L'Itinéraire is belonging. I feel that I am part of a great team. We get a helping hand and benefit from having people around us, breaking out of isolation, talking with people, having a space to communicate, especially when we write for the street paper. It allows you to have a little extra income and a flexible schedule. And street papers create awareness of the reality of people living on the street and in poverty. L'Itinéraire helps me a lot: I sometimes take grocery bags from Moisson Montréal, a food bank that partners with our organization. The intervention workers are good listeners. They helped me after the death of my mother recently. It's good to have people around who don't judge me and take me as I am.”

Mark Irvine, 70, sells Megaphone in Vancouver, Canada. He also takes photos for the street paper’s annual "Hope in Shadows" calendar

“Street papers – especially Megaphone – foster curiosity in what’s going on in your own backyard. The focus is on local happenings, achievements and developments in the neighbourhood. Selling Megaphone has given me a different perspective. It has also made me a more outgoing person. It's the interaction with customers, most of whom I don’t even know by name, even the regular ones, that make selling the magazine all worthwhile. They are really helping me come out of a hard period. It has been a bright light in a dark time. It’s become about more than just making money, it’s a chance to connect with the community.”

Marian sells The Big Issue Australia in Melbourne, Australia “Selling the street paper, I have felt myself open up and become more flexible. The dynamics at The Big Issue are very open, friendly and supportive. The people are so warm and it’s really lovely to go there. It’s set up to help people and they do just that. It’s also good getting to know the other vendors and know we’re all part of something. There’s a real sense of community, which is very nourishing and helpful. It’s also a means to generate a meaningful income, which offers potential for me to make positive changes in my life, to overcome fears, to take up old interests and explore new ones. It allows me to engage and see people, and be part of the life of the city. It also allows me to understand the struggles of life and how we all need to be seen and heard. Everybody has a story behind them.”

Keith D.

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sells StreetWise in Chicago, Illinois, USA “Love and peace. Mutually beneficial relationships between vendors and customers. Honest living. Integrity and dedication. Knowledge and kindness. Politeness and respect. Entrepreneurship and enterprise. Dooropening relationships. These are all words to describe what selling street papers brings.”

sells The Contributor in Nashville, Tennessee, USA “The street paper is my livelihood. It pays my rent, it pays my utilities, it pays m y…e v e r y t h i n g . This is my job, this is my business: I enjoy doing it and, if it wasn’t for this, I have no idea what I’d be doing. It’s now been 10 years [selling The Contributor]. I was gonna quit doing it eight years ago – I had a job lined up and everything. Then I got hit by a car, smashed both my shoulders, shattered, and, you know, metal everywhere in my leg meant I couldn’t do the job. In fact, it was hard to do anything for a long time. I was in the hospital for 55 days. So, I’m really glad [I have the street paper].”

Marcus Vinicius

sells Traços in Brasília, Brazil

Joe Taylor, 46, sells Toledo Streets in Toledo, Ohio, USA "A street paper is a God send. It’s a chance to get out and meet new people, a chance to make an income. It's a lifeline for people who have no other access to things that they can really use.”

“Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights says that: ‘All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights’. However, these rights end up being denied in several places. Therefore, it is important to value the role of street papers in the reintegration of vulnerable populations so that they have access to an education, income, and social and psychological assistance. I have personally witnessed how a street paper – Traços – has transformed my life. Only in this way will we be able to achieve a more equal and dignified society for all.”

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Streetwise 12/12/16 Crossword To solve the Sudoku puzzle, each row, column and box must contain the Sudoku numbers 1 to 9.

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11 Battery fluid 12 Drink garnish 13 Small whirlpool 21 Varnish ingredient 23 “___ say!” 25 Careless driver’s problem 26 Team player? 27 Woman’s undergarment 28 Cowboy show 29 Keypad key 30 Seafood dish 32 Gnatlike insect 33 Computer command 34 Plant fibers 37 Greek letters

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Orientation Participants complete a monthlong orientation, focusing on customer service skills, financial literacy and time management to become a badged vendor.

Financial Literacy Vendors buy StreetWise for $0.90, and sell it for $2. The profit of $1.10 goes directly to the licensed vendor for them to earn a living.

Supportive Services StreetWise provides referrals, advocacy and other support to assist participants in meeting their basic needs and getting out of crisis.

S.T.E.P. Program StreetWise’s S.T.E.P. Program provides job readiness training and ongoing direct service support to ensure participants’ success in entering the traditional workforce.

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To empower the entrepreneurial spirit through the dignity of self-employment by providing Chicagoans facing homelessness with a combination of supportive social services, workforce development resources and immediate access to gainful employment.

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