I enjoyed reading through the 1st issue of Forever Retro (published by Playing With Words) a magazine celebrating the fun & games & entertainment of the 70s and 80s. This magazine has something for everyone: stories about movies, television, fashion, music etc.

Ghostbusters, Kids Incorporated, video arcades, Smurfs, laser discs…

I especially liked the well written article on Bob & Doug McKenzie, and got a big kick out of the articles on Monster Vitamins and Pop Rocks candy and Pop Shoppe soda as they brought back a lot of memories.

Want to learn more about the city’s major role in old-time radio while listening to Chicago-based programs like Fibber McGee & Molly, The WLS National Barn Dance, Vic and Sade, and Lights Out?

The Newberry Library’s Adult Education Seminar program is offering an eight-week course on Chicago’s Golden Age of Radio, Saturdays from 10 to 11:30 AM, starting March 1st.

To learn more or sign up, call the Newberry Library at 312-255-3700 or visit www.newberry.org. Call today—spaces are limited!