And All That Jazz

I know what you're thinking. It ain't no Rockefeller Center.

Well, you're right. But I could still appreciate the effort. This tree is located in Daley Plaza, downtown in the loop, behind one of many the government buildings. It's surrounded by the Christkindlmarket, a German-style street market selling glass ornaments, hot cocoa, and of course, wurtzes of all kinds.



Is it worth a special trip downtown to see? No, but it's not a bad stopping place on the way from the el to the Palace Theater, if you happen to be going that way. Last night Baker and I saw Chicago the Musical as it came through town on its national tour. The tickets were a birthday gift to Baker from his parents (a gift I had an interest in, I must say).



The show was fun - decent but not fabulous. Paige Davis starred as Roxie Hart, and sadly, I'm pretty sure the casting choice was based sheerly on the fact that Americans will flock to and pay big bucks to see live and in person anyone they've seen on TV, even if, or perhaps especially if, she's hosted a home makeover show.

Nevertheless, an enjoyable evening, especially after a long weekend full of festivities and schoolwork.