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Author Archives: Cat Adamson

Posted inBlogs

Reader’s Agenda Thu 7/31: Fiesta del Sol, Comedians Against Violence, and Neon Marshmallow

by Cat Adamson July 31, 2014August 18, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Thursday, July 31.

Posted inBlogs

This weekend’s Fed Up Fest gives a voice to queer and trans punks

by Cat Adamson July 24, 2014August 18, 2021

The inaugural edition of this queer- and trans-punk fest kicks off Friday at the Co-Prosperity Sphere in Bridgeport.

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Reader’s Agenda Thu 7/24: Beyonce and Jay Z, Ignition Festival of New Plays, and Zine Book Club

by Cat Adamson July 24, 2014August 18, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Thursday, July 24.

Posted inBlogs

Reader’s Agenda Thu 7/17: Thou & the Body, “Grief,” and Schlitz Bouts

by Cat Adamson July 17, 2014August 18, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Thursday, July 17.

Posted inBlogs

Reader’s Agenda Thu 7/10: Lucki Ecks, Caged Dames, and Bastille Day

by Cat Adamson July 10, 2014August 18, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Thursday, July 10.

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Reader’s Agenda Thu 7/3: Eyes to the Skies festival, International Festival of Life, and Singleman Affair

by Cat Adamson July 3, 2014August 18, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Thursday, July 3.

Posted inBlogs

Reader’s Agenda Thu 6/26: Back Lot Bash, Burn the Black Dog, and Future Sound Fest

by Cat Adamson June 26, 2014August 18, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Thursday, June 26

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Reader’s Agenda Thu 6/19: Burlesque Fest, Carrie: The Musical, and Alex Wiley

by Cat Adamson June 19, 2014August 18, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Thursday, June 19

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The Onion and A.V. Club give a comedy fest a go

by Cat Adamson June 11, 2014August 18, 2021

The Onion and A.V. Club give us the First Annual 26th Annual Comedy Festival, featuring three days of stand-up and whatever else from Marc Maron, Tig Notaro, Kyle Kinane, and Comedy Bang! Bang! Live!.

Posted inBlogs

Reader’s Agenda Thu 6/5: Musical Theatre Fest, Rapid Pulse, and Vampire Weekend

by Cat Adamson June 5, 2014August 18, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Thursday, June 5

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Reader’s Agenda Thu 5/29: Everything is Terrible!, Ex-Cult, and Roscoe Village Spring Stroll

by Cat Adamson May 29, 2014August 18, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Thursday, May 29

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