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Author Archives: Osita Nwanevu

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Reader’s Agenda Fri 6/6: International Photobooth Convention, Ribfest, and a Tribute to Beyonce, America’s Greatest Montessorian

by Osita Nwanevu June 6, 2014August 18, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Friday, June 6

Posted inBlogs

Reader’s Agenda Wed 6/4: Big Freedia, The Dance of Reality, and Castle

by Osita Nwanevu June 4, 2014August 18, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Wednesday, June 4

The Jane collective screened and counseled women seeking abortions at 5532 S. Everett.
Posted inNews & Politics

Zoom in: Hyde Park

by Osita Nwanevu May 31, 2014August 18, 2021

Before Roe v. Wade, the Jane collective ran an underground abortion service out of a pair of Hyde Park apartments.

Posted inBlogs

Reader’s Agenda Wed 5/28: Wrigley Centennial Trivia Showdown, Pivot Arts Festival, and Ida

by Osita Nwanevu May 28, 2014August 18, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Wednesday, May 28

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Reader’s Agenda Wed 5/21: Ride of Silence, the Unexpected, and Fred Lonberg-Holm

by Osita Nwanevu May 21, 2014August 18, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Wednesday, May 21

Posted inBlogs

Reader’s Agenda Fri 5/16: Manifest Urban Arts Festival, The Inspector and the Prince, and Owls

by Osita Nwanevu May 16, 2014August 18, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Friday, May 16

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Reader’s Agenda Fri 5/9: Key Ingredient Cook-Off, Let’s Get Working, and Young Fathers

by Osita Nwanevu May 9, 2014August 18, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Friday, May 9

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Reader’s Agenda Wed 5/7: Ruth Gruber, Dance Dance Party Party, and YG

by Osita Nwanevu May 7, 2014August 18, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Wednesday, May 7

Posted inBlogs

Reader’s Agenda Fri 5/2: Wine Riot, the Walk, and Mobb Deep

by Osita Nwanevu May 2, 2014August 18, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Friday, May 2

Posted inBlogs

Reader’s Agenda Fri 4/25: C2E2, Sean Flannery, and Behemoth

by Osita Nwanevu April 25, 2014August 18, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Friday, April 25

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Reader’s Agenda Sat 4/19: Chicago Zines, 20×2 Chicago, and Record Store Day

by Osita Nwanevu April 19, 2014August 18, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Saturday, April 19

Posted inBlogs

Reader’s Agenda Fri 4/11: Darger and the Detective, Easter egg hunts, and Dean Wareham

by Osita Nwanevu April 11, 2014August 18, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Friday, April 11

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