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Home » Half Acre

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Posted inMusic

Bill Cipher really let himself go on the gig poster of the week

by Salem Collo-Julin August 14, 2019August 18, 2021

This week’s featured gig poster was designed by local artist and musician Joe Schorgl.

Posted inFood & Drink

Metropolitan Brewing’s ten-year anniversary party is a true celebration of Chicago’s beer scene

by Julia Thiel January 17, 2019August 18, 2021

From a toolbox to a 30,000-square-foot brewery.

Posted inMusic

Wild Prairie Vinyl & Vintage opens in the old KStarke Records storefront

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil December 19, 2017August 18, 2021

Wild Prairie Vinyl & Vintage opens in the old KStarke Records storefront, the Hideout throws a soulful New Year’s Eve party with the Right Now, and more.

Posted inBlogs

The Beer Temple Taproom pours some of the freshest beer in Chicago

by Julia Thiel November 15, 2017August 18, 2021

The Avondale shop’s new taproom, part of a move and expansion, serves an array of hard-to find beer alongside some classics.

Posted inBlogs

Chance the Rapper interested in returning to college, and other Chicago news

by Kate Shepherd August 23, 2017August 18, 2021

Also, law enforcement looks for new leads in the 25-year-old kidnapping and murder of Tammy Zywicki.

Posted inBlogs

The newly renovated Davis Theater is a vaudeville house for the 21st century

by Leah Pickett February 23, 2017August 18, 2021

More than a movie theater, the newly renovated “entertainment complex” will host a series of community events, including a live Oscar viewing party in support of Common Threads.

Posted inFood & Drink

People Issue 2016: Chris Quinn, the high priest of the Beer Temple

by Philip Montoro December 12, 2016August 18, 2021
Posted inBlogs

Joe Swanberg’s Easy is easily the most north-side-centric Chicago show of all time—but that’s not so terrible

by Jake Malooley September 27, 2016August 18, 2021

The writer-director’s personal portrait of the city fulfills the contract of auteur television.

Posted inBlogs

Chicago Chef Week, Lyra Hill, and more to do during the next few days

by Brianna Wellen April 18, 2016August 18, 2021

Shout Your Abortion, Josh Rosenthal, and more happenings from April 18-21.

Posted inArts & Culture

Rick Bayless’s Cruz Blanca and more brewpubs opening this fall in Chicago

by Julia Thiel September 9, 2015August 18, 2021

New options for spots to drink beer this fall include Corridor Brewing & Provisions, Like Minds Brewery, Band of Bohemia, and Bixi.

Posted inBlogs

A GABF silver medalist for your fridge: Half Acre’s Heyoka IPA

by Philip Montoro October 13, 2014August 18, 2021

Half Acre wins its first GABF medal in the most competitive category in the festival’s history.

Posted inBest of Chicago

Best Band Name That Riffs on a Decade-Old Onion Headline

by Kevin Warwick June 25, 2014August 18, 2021

A running joke takes on new life as a band name.

Posted inBlogs

Killer casks at the Day of the Living Ales

by Philip Montoro March 3, 2014August 18, 2021

If you think “cask beer” means “flat, warm, and funny tasting,” what you’ve had is some seriously fucked-up cask beer—and this is the festival to prove it to you.

Posted inBlogs

Happy Crab Rangoon Day, and other upcoming holidays

by Michael Gebert February 13, 2014August 18, 2021

You’re behind for Valentine’s Day, but there are still events to save your butt.

Posted inBest of Chicago

Best Burger Night

by Tal Rosenberg June 19, 2013August 19, 2021

They only serve it once a week and for half the year, but it’s one of the ten best burgers in Chicago.

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