Illinois Centennial Monument Archives

Burr Oak debuts with a long-gestating album of dreamy folk-pop

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil August 3, 2021August 18, 2021

Burr Oak debuts with a long-gestating album of dreamy folk-pop, Experimental Sound Studio hosts an all-star fundraiser in its backyard, and more.

Music

A hip-hop Barber of Seville comes to three city parks

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil July 30, 2019August 18, 2021

A hip-hop Barber of Seville comes to three city parks, the Logan Boulevard Skate Park hosts a benefit show for Between Friends, and more.

Music

Chicago hardcore bruisers Uglybones celebrate a new album by opening for Subhumans

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil September 5, 2018August 18, 2021

Chicago hardcore bruisers Uglybones celebrate a new album by opening for Subhumans, arts incubator AMFM throws a free festival to address food deserts, and more.

Blogs

Maximum Pelt and Tall Pat Records support Comfort Station with a stacked show at the Logan Square monument

by Leor Galil August 9, 2016August 18, 2021

White Mystery, Flesh Panthers, Vamos, Dumpster Babies, and others help raise money for Logan Square arts hub Comfort Station with an outdoor show next Saturday.

Music

The Hood Internet, Netherfriends, the Eternals, and more great local music at the Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival

by Luca Cimarusti July 28, 2011August 19, 2021

The Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival returns to Logan Square this weekend (Fri-Sun 7/29-7/31), presenting a dazzling variety of art and music to showcase the neighborhood’s diversity. The fest’s three music stages feature lots of local heavy hitters: performers on the main stage, located at the Illinois Centennial Monument (2595 N. Milwaukee), include JC Brooks & the Uptown […]