Day two of Riot Fest saw a range of acts from hometown, garage pop wonders Twin Peaks to iconic Elvis Costello. Check out the highlights of the Saturday performances from photographer Danny O’Donnell. Slideshow Riot Fest 2018 Saturday 15 slides Riot Fest 2018 Saturday By Danny O’Donnell Click to View 15 slides
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Riot Fest 2018 Friday [PHOTOS]
The first day of Riot Fest 2018 included calls for justice from Pussy Riot. Here’s a look back in photos by Danny O’Donnell. Saturday here. Sunday here. Riot Fest 2018 Friday
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Not even 2018 can stop Riot Fest
It’s been a bad year for punks—and for everyone else who hates authoritarianism. But Riot Fest has persevered to bring us Run the Jewels, Blondie, Gary Numan, and 85 more acts.
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Riot Fest announces its first wave of acts for 2018
Riot Fest got Blink-182! Cypress Hill! Blondie! The Jesus Lizard! Liz Phair! Atmosphere! Beck! Cat Power! And . . . the 82-year-old Jerry Lee Lewis?
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In Frederick Wiseman’s Ex Libris, the public library is still a laboratory of democracy
The legendary documentary maker dives headfirst into the New York public library system.
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A new memoir traces the many incarnations of Elvis Costello
Even without the sneer, his aim has always been true.
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Chicago Humanities Fest 2015 lineup includes Elvis Costello, Ta-Nehisi Coates, and Salman Rushdie
We’re already looking into cloning technology so we can see everything.
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Reader readers built their very own jukebox
Reader readers build their very own jukebox.
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Riot Fest goes to the circus
Already a wild ride—with dozens of acts, including Iggy & the Stooges, Elvis Costello, Andrew W.K., and NOFX—Riot Fest’s new Humboldt Park incarnation is also an actual carnival
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What’s this again about a Riot Fest carnival in Humboldt Park?
This year’s Riot Fest moves into Humboldt Park for two days
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Bid for Stuff for Rock for Kids
Local nonprofit Rock for Kids holds its annual Rock & Roll Auction tonight at Park West.
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The List, August 20-26, 2009
Critics’ Choices and other notable concerts: Clipse, the Horse’s Ha, Marmoset, Elvis Costello, De La Soul, and more
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Allen Toussaint still working his way back home
New Orleans legend Allen Toussaint arrives in town for a rare solo gig.