![]() I thoroughly enjoyed rereading the story–it starts on page 74 of my edition of On the Road. It was a big hit and resulted in the whole book being published by Viking Press in 1957. The review paid Kerouac $50 for the story. The short story, The Mexican Girl, was excerpted from the manuscript of On the Road and first published in The Paris Review in 1955. The wonderful part is that she didn’t know the identity of the young man with whom she had a brief affair in 1947. The woman who inspired the character Teresa or Terry in Jack Kerouac’s On the Road died at 92. ![]() One day last week, there was a gem of an. I confess that every once in a while I look at the obituary page if I’m reading an actual newspaper, to see if anyone interesting or important died. Reading list The Mexican Girl by Jack Kerouac. It’s sold out but a standby ticket line forms one hour before each performance. This tragic-comedy explodes when a simple phone call threatens to undo years of blackmail and false identities.” The small tough cast features Michael Shannon and Guy Van Swearingen. The theater describes it like this: “High society meets low life in the slippery netherworld of thoroughbred racing. That may not be easy because (1) the play has gotten four-star reviews and (2) it’s showing in the tiny A Red Orchid Theatre on Wells Street. It’s a terrific show with a gripping first act so get a ticket if you possibly can. Photo by Nancy Bishop Theater pick Simpatico by Sam Shepard runs until September 15 at A Red Orchid Theatre. Borders at Solti Park I about these intriguing figures earlier this week in my Art Around Town roundup. ![]() CBS Channel 2 did a story on Blue Sky recently. So those deliriously luscious baked goods are also helping bring about social change. They provide employment and training for homeless and at-risk youth. There’s another reason why you should visit Blue Sky Bakery. Lots of delicious-looking cookies and cakes too. I bought some delicious berry scones and an apple-brie croissant baked in a muffin cup. Street parking should be pretty easy too. ![]() It’s at 3720 N Lincoln, just north of the Addison stop on the Brown line. ![]() Lit pick: Nana, Emile Zola and Second Empire Paris. So this film, while well made, is “preaching to the choir.” Read my. ![]()
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