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Author Archives: Robyn Chang

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Photos from the Hong Kong pro-democracy protests, courtesy of Chicago’s Gary Records

by Robyn Chang October 10, 2014August 18, 2021

A locally released split-seven inch by bands from Beijing and Taiwan inadvertently comments on the Umbrella Revolution in Hong Kong.

Posted inBlogs

Why play South by Southwest? Especially if your band’s from Taiwan?

by Robyn Chang March 14, 2013August 19, 2021

What’s different for indie rockers in the ROC, and how a festival in Austin might help a band from Taipei

Posted inBlogs

Easily Amused: An Interview With the Sass Dragons and Prizzy Prizzy Please

by Robyn Chang April 14, 2010August 19, 2021

Local punk miscreants talk trash on the eve of Friday’s double album-release show at the Beat Kitchen.

Posted inBlogs

Pick Two: Fast, Cheap, or Good

by Robyn Chang March 25, 2010August 19, 2021

The Empty Bottle hosts a Residue Records showcase this Friday with Social Circkle, Canadian Rifle, Daylight Robbery, and Phantom Works.

Robie House
Posted inArts & Culture

Hyde Park & Kenwood Issue: Volunteering

by Robyn Chang March 4, 2010August 19, 2021

Building bikes, visiting patients, leading Robie House tours, and more

Posted inBlogs

2/13— Free Zola Jesus Show at Permanent Records

by Robyn Chang February 12, 2010August 19, 2021

Zola Jesus plays a free in-store at Permanent Records on Sat 2/13 at 4 PM.

Posted inBlogs

2/14— Free Dental Care at Big Smile

by Robyn Chang February 10, 2010August 19, 2021

Free dental services on Valentine’s Day at Big Smile Dental.

Posted inBlogs

Through 2/18 — Vibrator Giveaway at the Pleasure Chest

by Robyn Chang February 8, 2010August 19, 2021

The Pleasure Chest offers free vibrators through 2/18.

Posted inBlogs

2/8— Free Admission to the American Theater Company’s Silver Project

by Robyn Chang February 5, 2010August 19, 2021

The American Theater Company presents the first installment of the Silver Project on Mon 2/8 at 7:30 PM.

Posted inBlogs

2/6-2/28 — Free Ice Dance Parties, Skating Lessons, and Dance Lessons

by Robyn Chang February 5, 2010August 19, 2021

Free dance and ice-skating lessons will be available through Chicago Winter Dance Fest, running 2/5 through 2/28.

Posted inBlogs

2/6 — Have a Heart for Haiti Benefit at Artisans 21

by Robyn Chang February 4, 2010August 19, 2021

Artisans 21 Gallery holds a benefit for Haiti on Sat 2/6 from 10 AM to 7 PM.

Posted inBlogs

2/4 — Unite 4 Haiti Benefit at LaSalle Power Co.

by Robyn Chang February 4, 2010August 19, 2021

LaSalle Power Co. hosts the Unite 4 Haiti Benefit on Thu 2/4 with proceeds going to Doctors Without Borders.

Posted inBlogs

Freebies from Panera Bread Through Valentine’s Day

by Robyn Chang February 3, 2010August 19, 2021

Panera Bread offers free sweets, coffee, and other items through 2/14.

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Free Spay/Neuter Services at Tree House Humane Society

by Robyn Chang February 1, 2010August 19, 2021

The Tree House Humane Society offers free spay/neuter packages during the month of February.

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1/31 — Free Sampler Fitness Class at Soulistic Studio & Spa

by Robyn Chang January 29, 2010August 19, 2021

Soulistic Studio & Spa offers a free sampler fitness class on Sun 1/31 from 12:30 to 2 PM.

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