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Home » Jay Franke

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Posted inColumns & Opinion

Ten surprising stories from the year in Chicago culture

by Deanna Isaacs December 21, 2016August 18, 2021

From Theater on the Lake to spaceship on the park, 2016 was a weird time in the city.

Posted inBlogs

The Chicago Dancing Festival is fully booked, but there are still free shows to see

by Matt de la Peña August 23, 2016August 18, 2021

Tickets for the free performances have been snapped up, but shows at Navy Pier and Pritzker Pavilion don’t require advance reservations.

Posted inColumns & Opinion

The Chicago Dancing Festival pressure cooker

by Deanna Isaacs July 28, 2011August 19, 2021

Playing telephone roulette for the hottest ticket in town

Posted inBest of Chicago

Best free dance extravaganza

by Chicago Reader June 23, 2011August 19, 2021

The Chicago Dancing Festival

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