Deb Filcman
@debfilcman.bsky.social
Journalist, marketer, strategist. Word nerd. Newsie. Music obsessive. Dog lady. Low-key adventurer. Always looking for the weird.
NYC—>DC—>Boston—>Chicago (and sometimes Catskills)
NYC—>DC—>Boston—>Chicago (and sometimes Catskills)
Alright, my fellow concert and theater fanatics. Is there a particular way you track them other than putting them in your calendar?
March 17, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Alright, my fellow concert and theater fanatics. Is there a particular way you track them other than putting them in your calendar?
Came across this old pic of my pupper and I almost can’t handle how handsome he is.
February 11, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Came across this old pic of my pupper and I almost can’t handle how handsome he is.
Reposted by Deb Filcman
Periodic editor's reminder to use "TK" for your placeholder copy, because it's easier to catch at a glance than whatever your gentile social media producer might use instead
December 16, 2024 at 11:47 PM
Periodic editor's reminder to use "TK" for your placeholder copy, because it's easier to catch at a glance than whatever your gentile social media producer might use instead
Every now and then I do something right…
God almighty I love a good pub & I’d forgotten about Monk’s in Chicago until @debfilcman.bsky.social suggested it Monday
December 12, 2024 at 3:55 AM
Every now and then I do something right…
It’s nights like this when I have truly deep thoughts like “I didn’t like ‘Wicked’ the book, and I didn’t like ‘Wicked’ the musical, but maybe I’ll enjoy ‘Wicked’ the movie?
November 21, 2024 at 3:09 AM
It’s nights like this when I have truly deep thoughts like “I didn’t like ‘Wicked’ the book, and I didn’t like ‘Wicked’ the musical, but maybe I’ll enjoy ‘Wicked’ the movie?
Belatedly, Dawes filled my heart and soul this weekend. Per usual.
November 20, 2024 at 12:20 AM
Belatedly, Dawes filled my heart and soul this weekend. Per usual.
Things I talk about a lot: #chicago #chicagomusic #chicagotheater #dogs #disability #antisemitism #journalism #marketing #livemusic #chicagofood #springsteen #art #llamas #newyork #boston #catskills
What am I forgetting?
What am I forgetting?
November 16, 2024 at 6:29 PM
Things I talk about a lot: #chicago #chicagomusic #chicagotheater #dogs #disability #antisemitism #journalism #marketing #livemusic #chicagofood #springsteen #art #llamas #newyork #boston #catskills
What am I forgetting?
What am I forgetting?
I was an early Twitter adopter. Loved that “place,” but quit a year or so back. Trying to embrace this but something about it feels literally hard to read. Do you know what I mean?
November 16, 2024 at 4:08 PM
I was an early Twitter adopter. Loved that “place,” but quit a year or so back. Trying to embrace this but something about it feels literally hard to read. Do you know what I mean?
Well, no one reminded me and this week is/would have been another threefer, had I not skipped Craig Finn Thursday night bc I was under the weather (and the live podcast recording with Finn the night before!). Last night was The Nielsen Trust and tonight is Dawes! Whew.
Someone please remind me to NOT do three consecutive nights of concerts again? Especially when two of them are Bruce? #putaforkinme
November 16, 2024 at 3:54 PM
Well, no one reminded me and this week is/would have been another threefer, had I not skipped Craig Finn Thursday night bc I was under the weather (and the live podcast recording with Finn the night before!). Last night was The Nielsen Trust and tonight is Dawes! Whew.
Today’s Arlo appears to be sick of my bullshit.
September 19, 2023 at 3:21 AM
Today’s Arlo appears to be sick of my bullshit.
Watching a Scottish show, and every other word on the closed captioning is “inaudible.”
September 18, 2023 at 1:36 AM
Watching a Scottish show, and every other word on the closed captioning is “inaudible.”
Someone I know must be going to tomorrow’s Guster/Neko show at the Salt Shed, right?
September 16, 2023 at 12:16 AM
Someone I know must be going to tomorrow’s Guster/Neko show at the Salt Shed, right?
Every eight weeks, I go to the same diner for breakfast (I’m not just neurotic, I’m in a particular place on that schedule for a reason, and I often see the same people here. I wonder if they’re here every Saturday, or every day for that matter, or just every eight weeks like me. 😂
September 2, 2023 at 4:49 PM
Every eight weeks, I go to the same diner for breakfast (I’m not just neurotic, I’m in a particular place on that schedule for a reason, and I often see the same people here. I wonder if they’re here every Saturday, or every day for that matter, or just every eight weeks like me. 😂
Finally getting out for very brief snippets, yesterday and today. Coffee. Breakfast. After nearly two weeks of isolation. And it’s intriguing that everything on my person is sparking conversation with strangers.
August 27, 2023 at 4:13 PM
Finally getting out for very brief snippets, yesterday and today. Coffee. Breakfast. After nearly two weeks of isolation. And it’s intriguing that everything on my person is sparking conversation with strangers.
Aside from taking the dog to the vet on Tuesday, I haven’t left the house since the evening of Aug. 13. Brutal. But in the meantime, I’ve framed a few pieces and excited to get them on the walls.
August 24, 2023 at 7:17 PM
Aside from taking the dog to the vet on Tuesday, I haven’t left the house since the evening of Aug. 13. Brutal. But in the meantime, I’ve framed a few pieces and excited to get them on the walls.
Bought this print last year. The frame I recently ordered for it just arrived. I grabbed the poster tube from my closet, open it, and … surprise! Different poster. Where tf did I put it? This orange mat won’t go with anything else!
August 24, 2023 at 2:42 AM
Bought this print last year. The frame I recently ordered for it just arrived. I grabbed the poster tube from my closet, open it, and … surprise! Different poster. Where tf did I put it? This orange mat won’t go with anything else!
It’s 95 degrees. High humidity. Air quality could be better. And yet there are people out there running, AND NO ONE IS CHASING THEM. What are they trying to prove?
August 24, 2023 at 12:17 AM
It’s 95 degrees. High humidity. Air quality could be better. And yet there are people out there running, AND NO ONE IS CHASING THEM. What are they trying to prove?
Where is the best place to find listings for book/literary events/lectures in Chicago?
August 19, 2023 at 11:08 PM
Where is the best place to find listings for book/literary events/lectures in Chicago?
Made a sammich. Turned away for a moment. Sammich is now open-faced. Know anything about this, Arlo?
August 19, 2023 at 7:59 PM
Made a sammich. Turned away for a moment. Sammich is now open-faced. Know anything about this, Arlo?
Someone please remind me to NOT do three consecutive nights of concerts again? Especially when two of them are Bruce? #putaforkinme
August 12, 2023 at 5:55 AM
Someone please remind me to NOT do three consecutive nights of concerts again? Especially when two of them are Bruce? #putaforkinme
Is there an opener for the Airborne Toxic Event tonight or are we straight to it?
August 10, 2023 at 7:06 PM
Is there an opener for the Airborne Toxic Event tonight or are we straight to it?
I’ve got one, maybe two (not together) seats for Springsteen’s Wednesday show at Wrigley, and one for his Friday show at Wrigley. Hit me up if you’re in need.
August 7, 2023 at 9:59 PM
I’ve got one, maybe two (not together) seats for Springsteen’s Wednesday show at Wrigley, and one for his Friday show at Wrigley. Hit me up if you’re in need.
They were so good at Newport. I fell in love.
The first time I heard his song Afrique Victime, I was blown away by how hard the guitar fuckin RIPS in the second half. Give it a listen!
https://youtu.be/hppSIHl2tp0
https://youtu.be/hppSIHl2tp0
August 4, 2023 at 8:14 PM
They were so good at Newport. I fell in love.
I’ve always been a bit of a coffee snob. I think most coffee shops serve terrible coffee. Which is why I’m somewhat hesitant and appalled to say: I tried Starbucks’ premium instant coffee, which is microground instead of freeze-dried (I think?), and it’s … not bad? Am I losing my mind?
August 4, 2023 at 12:08 AM
I’ve always been a bit of a coffee snob. I think most coffee shops serve terrible coffee. Which is why I’m somewhat hesitant and appalled to say: I tried Starbucks’ premium instant coffee, which is microground instead of freeze-dried (I think?), and it’s … not bad? Am I losing my mind?