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Posted inCity Life
Out and about . . . or not
Upcoming events and recommendations from our listings coordinator
Posted inMusic
Who’s under that makeup on the gig poster of the week
This week’s featured historical gig poster was created by former Chicago artist Rob Schwager, aka Trucker.
Posted inNews & Politics
Hip-hop taught Andre Vasquez about community—and he wants to take those lessons to City Hall
In the 90s Andre Vasquez rapped as Prime and joined underground collective the Molemen. Now he’s a socialist candidate for 40th Ward alderman, hoping to unseat entrenched incumbent Patrick O’Connor.
Posted inMusic
The forgotten story of the self-described ‘butt-ugliest band in Chicago’
Weirdo roots band the Dysfunctionells, fronted by Rich Krueger and Vernon Tonges, got closest to fame when they backed Peter Stampfel of the Holy Modal Rounders in the mid-90s.
Posted inMusic
Honoring the vanishing musical culture of Wicker Park
In some ways, Dorian’s is just one more boutiquey bar and restaurant. But its record store and music bookings connect it to Wicker Park’s 1990s arts community.
Posted inBlogs
Buzzcocks front man Pete Shelley grappled with metaphysical questions as eloquently as he wrote about physical desire
He most perfectly captured this dichotomy between the carnal and the philosophical on the 1979 B side “Why Can’t I Touch It?”
Posted inMusic
Stories from Chicago’s favorite rock ’n’ roll clusterfuck
Underground rock festival Ian’s Party is run mostly by volunteers, which helps it feel like a community instead of a branding exercise.
Posted inBlogs
Report: Trump ‘gets a kick out of personally needling’ Rahm Emanuel, and other Chicago news
Also, in 2015 R. Kelly was reportedly kicked out of a local recording studio after “trashing” it.
Posted inBlogs
Forty-fives go mobile on the gig poster of the week
This week’s featured gig poster was created by local designer Scott Williams.
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‘Obama Day’ could become a holiday in Illinois, and other Chicago news
Also, Forrest Claypool accuses Rauner of “acting like Trump.”
Posted inBlogs
Red-light traffic camera firm will pay the city $20 million to settle bribery lawsuit, and other Chicago news
Also, the Double Door was evicted from its iconic Wicker Park location Monday.
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A Gwendolyn Brooks celebration, Fact-checking in the Age of Trumpism, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend
Ian’s Party, The Interview Show viewing party, and more happenings from January 6-8.
Posted inBlogs
The gig poster of the week comes with a wall of sound
This week’s gig poster was designed by local artist Scott Wiliams.
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A grizzly floats by on the gig poster of the week
This week’s featured gig poster was designed by Barcelona-based artist Xavi Forne.