Pool pavilion now a comfortable, relaxing shelter
It's often referred to as the first rule of real estate : location, location, location. Never mind if the property itself is in terrible condition - as was the case when Chris Dressel set foot on a nearly 5-acre plot in...
Evelyne Politanoff: California Dreaming...
The exhibition Backyard Oasis: The Swimming Pool in Southern California Photography, 1945-1982 , examines swimming pools in photographs from 1945 to 1982 as representations of the ideals and expectations associated with Southern California.
Swimming pool is art in 'Backyard Oasis' at Palm Springs Art Museum
A Lawrence Schiller image from the exhibit “Backyard Oasis: The Swimming Pool in Southern California Photography, 1945-1982.” / Courtesy of the Palm Springs Art Museum
Around Town: Clear Skies
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Linkage: Bloomberg Runs at Kingsbridge Armory Again, FiDi Baby Boom
Photo via Curbed Flickr pool / Shawn Hoke Photography · Mayor Bloomberg wants to take another run at getting the Kingsbridge Armory developed [Crain's] · The 2012 NYC Half-Marathon is moving the finish line and post-race festival to South...
Linkage: Bloomberg Runs at Kingsbridge Armory Again, Downtown Baby Boom
Photo via Curbed Flickr pool / Shawn Hoke Photography · Mayor Bloomberg wants to take another run at getting the Kingsbridge Armory developed [Crain's] · The 2012 NYC Half-Marathon is moving the finish line and post-race festival to South...
Marion teen gets published in National Geographic
It took just one click. But the eyes of the world are focused on the work of a Heartland teen. Recently 14-year-old Makayla Hayes from Marion learned she'd won grand-prize in National Geographic's 5th
Around Town Fridays: Scenes From The Lake View Polar Bear Club's Celebration of Shrinkage
The Lakeview Polar Bear Club held their 11th annual "Celebration of Shrinkage" Jan. 28. Chicagoist Photos Flickr Pool contributor Mike Travis was on hand with his camera at the ready and included some shots from the balmy plunge. You can check out Travis's entire set here . [ more › ]
Local Area Community Bowling and Pool Scores
Wednesday Upper Thumb Pool League Standings As of 1-18-12: Stumble Inn 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Port Hope Hotel 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Farmer's Tavern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Foster's Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Hunter's Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . read more
