Use your skills to decode magic spells
“Interested in dabbling in 17th-century witchcraft in your spare time? The Newberry Library in Chicago could use your help to transcribe three books dealing with spells and witches that date back to the 1600s.”
“Several portions have already been decoded, like a section on activating a magic seal (“write in virgin parchment the blood of a lamb”) and tips for conjuring (“work should be with a crescent moon”). Once transcriptions have been written and reviewed by the library, they will be added to the institution’s digital collection.”
“The manuscripts, titled The Book of Magical Charms, The Commonplace Book and Cases of Conscience Concerning Witchcraft will be featured in a September 2017 exhibition alongside more than 150 items including Bibles, poems, maps, music and art. The project also takes place on the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s 95 Theses, a religious doctrine that eventually ignited the Protestant Reformation.”
Anyone can visit the online “Transcribing Faith” portal for the project in order to transcribe and translate the texts without having to visit the library.
via Mental Floss BY MICHELE DEBCZAK and Atlas Obscura by TATIANA WALK-MORRIS
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Photos: Julia Simone Paul
Brendon Urie Makes These High Heels Work
Since Panic! at the Disco front human Brendon Urie joined the cast of KINK BOOTS he has had to learn how to lot of things while wearing high heals. Watch this video of many of the things he’s perfected in a very short time.
10 Things Brendon Urie Can Do Better Than You… in Kinky Boots!
Anything you can do, Kinky Boots on Broadway and Panic! At The Disco's Brendon Urie can do better… in HEELS đź‘ đź‘ đź‘ (Just wait until you hear him sing)Plus read our Q&A with the rock star turned Broadway golden boy: http://bit.ly/2ufbC9a
Posted by ELLE Magazine (US) on Wednesday, July 12, 2017
NEW STRUTS!! CHECK OUT – ONE NIGHT ONLY
Friday is already great but new Struts music makes it even better. Check out One Night Only
Pick The Best Burger Spot In Chicago
(from chicagoist.com)
Chicagoist has put together a list of their top 32 favorite burger joints in Chicago, and they’re ready to go head-to-head. Some of these are dives, some are super fancy. Some are North Side, some are South Side, and a couple are in the ‘burbs. Some are famous for their burgers (including one that is supposedly one of the ten best burgers in America) while some are restaurants that just happen to have a really amazing burger on their menu.
BRGRBelly
Unusual toppings at a place that not only grinds its beef but bakes its buns.
Butcher & The Burger
Pick your meat, seasoning and toppings at this Lincoln Park hole in the wall.
Au Cheval
The long lines at this West Loop spot mean that many people think their burger is the very best, but being at the top can also inspire some dislike…
Owen & Engine
English pub does a loosely-packed, thick patty of beefy beef worthy of Beefeaters.
Red Hot Ranch
This hot dog stand also serves single-patty symphony in greasy, salty excess.
BIG & little’s
Eclectic place serving everything from tacos to shrimp po’boys does a mean hand-patted burger too.
Paradise Pup
Northwest siders and suburbanites line up for the char and Merkt’s cheese on these burgers.
Kuma’s Corner
The OG fancy burger place, now a cult classic – the only thing louder than the patrons clamoring to get in is the music on the speakers.
Disney reveals models for the STAR WARS THEME PARK
The D23 Expo for all things Disney is this week and today it revealed some big plans for Disney World in Florida and DisneyLand in California : STAR WARS LAND!
Yes, a sneak peak at the very anticipated theme park based on a galaxy from far, far away was shown at D23 in the form of land models that display the in-the-works theme park will feature an expansive and immersive layout with buildings straight from planet Tatooine and yes, A MILLENIUM FALCON?!
Here official pics
Brian & Lou 07.14.17
What Ya Missed, Â Is Conor McGregor Racist, Bill Nye, Friday Fails, Eat Travel Rock and Andrew Santino
LISTEN: Bill Nye 07.14.17
Eat. Travel. Rock. 07.14.17
Kelly Rizzo has some ideas for you for this week… whether you’re planning a fun Girls’ Night Out, or you want soak up as much of the music festival vibe as possible, or check out one of the city’s hottest new hotel restaurants…
Bill Nye The Science Guy OR Mr. Wizard
Who are you taking? Bill Nye or Mr. Wizard? I had no idea who Mr. Wizard was until Lou started talking about him but from this video he’s a jerk, and i’m into that.
311 Interview: “New Record”
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THIS WEEKEND: Chicago’s first annual Thai Food Festival
(from timeout.com)
Chicago has a summer festival for just about everything, and when it comes to food and drink, there’s no shortage of fantastic options. Windy City Smokeout caters to barbecue enthusiasts, Chicago Hot Dog Fest offers encased meats galore and Festa Italiana brings meatballs and pasta to University Village. Kicking off this weekend, Chicago will land its first ever Thai Food Festival, which will tap local Thai restaurants and performers for two days of live music, food and entertainment. (MORE HERE)
