Ed Marszewski
Edward Marszewski (also known as Ed Mar[1]) is a publisher, artist[2] and entrepreneur[3][4] from Bridgeport, Chicago.[5] He has been nicknamed the unofficial 'Mayor of Bridgeport'.[6]
Publishing
Marszewski is co-director of the Public Media Institute[7] which publishes Lumpen magazine[8] and Mash Tun Journal.[9] Marszewski also publishes Proximity Magazine[10][11] and the Quarantine Times.[12]
Restaurants
Marszewski is co-founder of Kimski[13], a Polish and Korean fusion restaurant[14], Maria’s Packaged Goods & Community Bar, Pizza Fried Chicken Ice Cream[15] and Marz Community Brewing.[16][17][18]
Arts and festivals
Along with others, Marszewski rented space[19] for an art gallery called 'BuddY' in Wicker Park from 2002[20] until 2004[21] which operated as an "experimental cultural center"[22], and currently operates an art gallery called Co-Prosperity Sphere[23][24] (named after a live action role-playing group faction in the film Darkon) which operates Lumpen Radio as low-power radio station WLPN-LP[25] inside the gallery. Marszewski is founder of various festivals in Chicago such as Version Fest[26][27][28] and Select Media Festival.[29] Marszewski has written many articles for Lumpen magazine[30] and is opening a new 'Buddy' in the Chicago Cultural Center.[31]
See also
References
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- "A.V. Club Chicago Interview: Ed Marszewski". nickiyowell.com. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
- "A.V. Club Chicago Interview: Ed Marszewski". nickiyowell.com. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
- Sisson, Patrick (2015-03-09). "Salvaged Wood & Sleek Design Set This Bridgeport Gallery Owner's Apartment Rehab Apart". Curbed Chicago. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
- Sisson, Patrick (2015-03-09). "Salvaged Wood & Sleek Design Set This Bridgeport Gallery Owner's Apartment Rehab Apart". Curbed Chicago. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
- "Get to know the unofficial mayor of Bridgeport Ed Marszewski". WGN Radio 720 - Chicago's Very Own. 2016-07-30. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
- "Lumpen Cofounder Ed Marszewski on the Big Leap from DIY to Design-led". Eye on Design. 2017-12-04. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
- "Lumpen Cofounder Ed Marszewski on the Big Leap from DIY to Design-led". Eye on Design. 2017-12-04. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
- "Drink local | The Chicago Weekly". www.chicagoweekly.org. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
- "Ed Marszewski". WBEZ Chicago. 2008-04-13. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
- "Proximity Magazine Release Party a Three-Day Affair". DNAinfo Chicago. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
- Lane, S. Nicole. "Holding it together during the quarantine". Chicago Reader. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
- Yi, Ji Suk (2018-09-19). "Bridgeport neighborhood guide". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
- Sula, Mike. "Worlds collide in the Korean-Polish street food of Kimski". Chicago Reader. Retrieved 2020-06-22.
- Selvam, Ashok (2020-03-11). "Maria's Bar to Open Pizza, Fried Chicken, Ice Cream Spot Next Door in Bridgeport". Eater Chicago. Retrieved 2020-06-17.
- Mitchell, Heidi. "Maria's Cofounder Ed Marszewski Shares His Favorite Things". Chicago magazine. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
- Dolinsky, Steve (2018-12-06). "Family behind Maria's, Kimski opens Marz Brewing in McKinley Park". ABC7 Chicago. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
- Noel, Josh. "Marz Community Brewing's taproom opening Saturday is latest venture in creative storm". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
- "Buddy 2002-2005". AREA Chicago Archive. 2018-03-10. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
- "Buddy – Darkweb" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2020-06-16.
- Armstrong, Liz. "The Party's Over (After One Last Party)". Chicago Reader. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
- "The 16 Best Galleries In Chicago". The Chicagoist. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
- "Bridging the Gap | The Chicago Weekly". www.chicagoweekly.org. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
- Wehunt, Jennifer. "Looking to Move? Ed Marszewski Suggests Bridgeport". Chicago magazine. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
- Osmon, Erin. "Lumpen Radio amplifies voices from the margins". Chicago Reader. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
- "Version Fest '13 Kicks Off Friday in Bridgeport". DNAinfo Chicago. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
- "Ed Marszewski". WBEZ Chicago. 2008-04-13. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
- "Exploring Version Territory: The Co-Prosperity Sphere hosts Bridgeport's annual art festival | The Chicago Weekly". www.chicagoweekly.org. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
- "The Art Community of the Future: Lumpen's annual Select Media Festival returns for year eight | The Chicago Weekly". www.chicagoweekly.org. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
- The Quieted Voice. SIU Press. ISBN 978-0-8093-8848-6.
- "Dear Chicago,". The Quarantine Times. Retrieved 2020-06-22.