Photographer Rick Majewski captures the neighborhood’s spectacular Independence Day parties, as American flags are hoisted, Mexican food is served up, and amateur fireworks displays erupt on block after block.
Tag: Independence Day
Posted inArts & Culture
Young Jean Lee’s Straight White Men plays the game of Privilege—literally
Playwright-director Young Jean Lee brings her didactic, intentionally annoying play to Steppenwolf.
Posted inFilm
Independence Day: Resurgence isn’t as good as the original—but how good was the original?
Space aliens invade again 20 years later, and we’re still not ready.
Posted inBlogs
Where to watch fireworks in Chicago and celebrate Fourth of July 2016
Celebrate America’s Brexit, the Fourth of July.
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Stylish Americana to celebrate the Fourth of July
Street View featuring a couple of cool 4th of July outfits
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Jennifer Aniston takes the Cake, plus more new reviews and notable screenings
New reviews and notable screenings in this week’s issue
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When Cheech and Chong made for good company on the national holiday
Doc Films wished the city Nice Dreams for Independence Day in 2010.
Posted inMusic
Reggae reigns at the International Festival of Life
The International Festival of Life brings a crowd of reggae stars to Union Park for its 21st incarnation.
Posted inBlogs
I’ll tune in when I’m done zoning out
When it comes to politics, I’m virtually as active as the next person
Posted inBlogs
Shows to see: Daniel Knox, Dead Prez, Windy & Carl, and more
Daniel Knox, Dead Prez, and Windy & Carl are just a few of the shows on this week’s Soundboard
Posted inBlogs
Hot Dogs Poll American Tweeters About Freedom
When packaged meat products ask questions, people answer.
Posted inBlogs
7/2-7/4 — Independence Day festivities
A roundup of free events for the holiday weekend.
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We’d all love to see the plan
Celebrate Independence Day the old-fashioned way with Chicagoist.