December 2008
4 posts
Charities strain to meet rising demand
published December 15, 2008 in Pioneer Press papers*
By MICHELLE STOFFEL mstoffel@pioneerlocal.com
Ignoring the Salvation Army’s bell ringer could come at a steeper cost this year for people in need.
The Savlation Army is struggling to keep up with rising demand for its services.
Donations are down 20 percent from last year as need has increased between 50 and 130 prcent throughout the...
WatchVideo shot and edited by Michelle Stoffel. It ran alongside the article, “Charities struggle to meet rising demand,” published December 15, 2008.
Gallery founders welcome amateur, pro artists...
published December 4, 2008 in Pioneer Press papers
By MICHELLE STOFFEL
A new gallery in Evanston is bringing local residents, artists and non-artists alike, into the studio.
Beyond a showcase for the burgeoning talent, Evanston Atelier - French for artists’ workroom - also provides a place for area residents sto learn, practice, create and appreciate art.
The gallery opened in late...
The Iron Chef of Music
The Iron Chef of Music
By Michelle Stoffel ⋅ December 2, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment
Every few weeks, electronic musicians sling their laptops over their shoulders, pack up their drum machines and even drag their desktops through the streets of Chicago to take part in an Iron Chef competition. Calling themselves chefs for the evening, their main ingredient is an audio sample pulled from the...