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by Jordan Larson August 22, 2012August 19, 2021

Two huge totem poles guard the entrance to a Bridgeport Boys and Girls Club

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[PRESS RELEASE] Lawyers for Social Justice Reception

Benefitting The Reader Institute for Community Journalism, Publisher of the Chicago Reader

by Chicago Reader

Weirdo rippers Lollygagger make their vinyl debut with Total Party Kill

Plus: The Kenwood Gardens summer concert series continues with Black chamber group D-Composed, and teen indie rockers Post Office Winter celebrate album two.

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil

The Square Roots festival offers a diverse mix of music to replenish your soul

by Jamie Ludwig

Daniel Villarreal guides his far-out grooves with the distant star of tradition

The Dos Santos percussionist’s solo debut, Panamá 77, draws upon a dozen musicians and at least that many genres—and it’s all held together by his generous spirit and bountiful beats.

by Sandra Treviño

Lawyers for Social Justice Reception

benefitting The Reader Institute for Community Journalism, Publisher of the Chicago Reader

by Chicago Reader