Hot Time, Summer in the City
William J. Bowe · wbowe.com Hot Time, Summer in the City Editor's Note: In a solid June week of 90 degree temperatures, one sure way to cool off is to engage with Jaume Plensa's Crown Fountain in [...]
Divided on D-Day – Edward E. Gordon
William J. Bowe · wbowe.com Divided on D-Day - Edward E. Gordon Editor's Note: In launching the revised edition of his World War II book, Cliff Dweller Edward Gordon took the occasion of the 80th anniversary of [...]
“Live at Mr. Kelly’s” with David Marienthal & Alison Hinderliter
"Live at Mr. Kelly's" with David Marienthal & Alison Hinderliter William J. Bowe · wbowe.com Editor’s Note: In March 2024, David Marienthal, son of London House and Mister Kelly’s co-owner, George Marienthal, joined Alison Hinderliter, a curator [...]
The Ghost Army of World War II
The Ghost Army of World War II William J. Bowe · wbowe.com Editor's Note: In the summer of 1944, a hand-picked group of artists, architects and engineers landed in France to take part in a secret [...]
Laura Washington Interviews Gregory Pratt on Lori Lightfoot’s Mayoralty
Laura Washington Interviews Gregory Pratt on Lori Lightfoot's Mayoralty William J. Bowe · wbowe.com Editor's Note: On April 5, 2024, The Cliff Dwellers its latest presentation of "Journalism: Today's Story." In the event, Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune [...]
Laura Washington Interviews Eileen O’Neill Burke, Cook County State’s Attorney
Laura Washington Interviews Eileen O'Neill Burke Cook County State's Attorney William J. Bowe · wbowe.com Editor's Note: Laura Washington is a Chicago Tribune contributing columnist and political analyst for ABC 7-Chicago. She brings more than two decades of experience [...]
Farewell Party for Chef Victor Perez
William J. Bowe · wbowe.com Farewell Party for Chef Victor Perez Editor's Note: On April 26, 2024, a farewell party was held for Chef Victor Perez of The Cliff Dwellers. It celebrated his more than two decades of loyal [...]
Live at Mr. Kelly’s Trailer
William J. Bowe · wbowe.com Mr. Kelly's Editor’s Note: The iconic Mister Kelly’s, once called a “supernova in the local and national night life firmament,” illuminated legendary Chicago’s Rush Street, and the entire country, by launching talent like [...]
Aristotle, Mortimer Adler, Charles Van Doren & Bill Bowe on Happiness
Aristotle, Mortimer Adler, Charles Van Doren, & Bill Bowe on Happiness William J. Bowe · wbowe.com Editor's Note: Recently at The Cliff Dwellers family, friends, and a number of Club members helped me celebrate the publication on [...]











