We’re officially announcing a new program to donate marketing inventory in the print, online and social media realms to Chicago cultural nonprofits in drawing attention to their fundraisers. If you’re interested in supporting the arts in Chicago, you wont find an easier way to make a huge difference in helping these organizations survive and thrive. We’ve just completed our support for a Literature Party for Young Chicago Authors, and now supporting American Blues Theater’s annual fundraiser, the Blue Bash on March 22. For complete details, including how to buy tickets, or how cultural organizations can participate, click here.

To be kept up to date via occasional emails about the program, sign up here.

Photographer Lisa Predko recounts on her blog how she put together this week’s cover.

Outside the Loop Radio interviewed Newcity publisher Brian Hieggelke and much of the Chicago Weekly leadership team about the publication and its unique mission. You can listen to it here.

We’re expanding Newcity’s roster of regular contributors. Click here for a rundown of our current needs.

A friend reported that the highlight of the Luminaire anniversary event held in March, “An Incredible 35 Year Journey of Good Design” was the Newcity dress created by Luminaire stylist Solomon. We’re not arguing.