These days, record nerds seem keen to categorize the sounds of the past in newly minted genres such as “proto-metal,” “acid folk,” and “pastoral prog.” The terminally unhip Genesis—and especially their groundbreaking 1973 classic, Selling England by the Pound—might fit into any of these categories. No matter how anyone describes it, the album is one […]
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Posted inNews & Politics
Mayoral forum recap: all the answers, none of the bullshit
At back-to-back forums last week 11 candidates fielded questions and even provided some answers.
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Reader’s Agenda Sat 8/31: Ty Segall, Kidd Jordan, and Taste of Polonia
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Saturday, August 31
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Reader’s Agenda Sat 5/4: Global Cannabis March, Jen Kirkman, and Polish Fest
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Saturday, May 4.
Posted inCity Life
Farmers’ Markets: where to go for your greens
This year there are more farmers’ markets to choose from than ever, from Green City Market and the large city-sponsored one in Federal Plaza to markets in so-called food deserts like Pullman and Lawndale. Our annual guide follows. MONDAY Loyola 3:30-6 PM, 6/6-10/17, 6542 N. Sheridan TUESDAY City Farm Market Stand 3-6:30 PM Tue-Fri, 7/12-9/30, […]
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Polish Film Festival in America: Viva Chopin!
Presented by the Society for Arts, the Polish Film Festival in America continues Friday, November 12, through Thursday, November 21
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This Week’s Food and Drink Events
Beer tastings, Polish cuisine, a lobster boil, and more.
Posted inMusic
The List: May 20-26, 2010
Critics’ Choices and other notable shows: Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Arbouretum, Chainsaw DuPont, Roberto Carlos, Buzzcocks, the Besnard Lakes, and more