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Third Coast Percussion tackle a Philip Glass commission—and the ‘great composer’ problem

by Kerry O'Brien November 7, 2018August 18, 2021

Chicago quartet Third Coast Percussion have commissioned the first piece for percussion ensemble by minimalist giant Philip Glass, and it could help them do even more for the diverse emerging voices he sometimes overshadows.

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Forrest Claypool’s kid goes to a private school. Does it matter?

by Michael Miner October 19, 2015August 18, 2021

Local news outlets don’t seem to think so.

Posted inArts & Culture

In the Unlikely Event is Judy Blume’s final gift to her readers

by Aimee Levitt June 8, 2015August 18, 2021

But we can still hope that her upcoming retirement is just temporary.

Posted inBlogs

Ken Burns presents The Roosevelts

by Aimee Levitt September 11, 2014August 18, 2021

The documentarian is back with 14 hours on America’s most lovable political family.

Posted inBlogs

Reader’s Agenda Fri 11/1: Chicago Humanities Festival, SOFA Chicago, and Anna, in the Darkness

by Jillian Sandler November 1, 2013August 19, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Friday, November 1

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The List: November 11-17, 2010

by Miles Raymer, Peter Margasak, Jessica Hopper, Bill Meyer, Deanna Isaacs and Monica Kendrick November 11, 2010August 19, 2021

Critics’ Choices and other notable shows: Aloe Blacc, Clinic and the Fresh & Onlys, Luisa Maita, the Soviettes, Dimmu Borgir, Bosco Delrey, and more

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