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Home » Mayne Stage

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Nighttime view of exterior of former Mayne Stage, with the name on a vertical marquee. Stained glass windows frame the street view on the left.
Posted inGhost Light

Rogers Park gets more magical, and TimeLine gets a new executive director

by Kerry Reid May 5, 2022May 5, 2022

There have been a series of theaters sheltered in the building at 1328 W. Morse in Rogers Park since 1912, when it opened as a vaudeville house called (logically enough) the Morse Theater. In the 1930s, it became the Co-Ed Theater, but that closed down in 1954. After being the home of Congregation Beth Israel […]

Posted inBlogs

Avoid a broken heart on Valentine’s Day with these romantic events

by Brianna Wellen February 10, 2016August 18, 2021

Enjoy a boozy brunch, lady arm wrestlers, and embarrassing entries from teenage diaries.

Posted inBlogs

New Year’s Eve events, John Oliver at Chicago Theatre, and more things to do this week

by Brianna Wellen December 28, 2015August 18, 2021

Alex Chilton Birthday Bash, the Moth StorySlam, and other happenings in Chicago from December 28-31

Charles "Organaire" Cameron performing in 2012
Posted inMusic

Overlooked ska and reggae treasure Charles ‘Organaire’ Cameron drops his first vinyl in decades

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil December 10, 2014August 18, 2021

BLVD Records gets back into gear, overlooked ska and reggae treasure Charles “Organaire” Cameron drops his first vinyl in decades, and more.

Posted inBlogs

Reader’s Agenda Wed 6/25: Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Windy City Gay Idol finals, and New Adventures in 28mm

by Will Greenberg June 25, 2014August 18, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Wednesday, June 25

Posted inBlogs

Reader’s Agenda Tue 6/24: Ghostbusters, La Santa Cecilia, and The Dance of Death

by Drew Hunt June 24, 2014August 18, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Tuesday, June 23

Posted inBlogs

Best shows to see: Swans, Ginger Baker’s Jazz Confusion, La Santa Cecilia

by Luca Cimarusti June 23, 2014August 18, 2021

Best shows to see on Mon 6/23 through Wed 6/25

Posted inBlogs

‘Dirty Water’ turns fetid: The Standells return

by Peter Margasak May 12, 2014August 18, 2021

Garage rock legends further tarnish their reputation.

Being an out trans MMA pro has been a battle for Fallon Fox, but she says the life fits her like a glove.
Posted inNews & Politics

MMA’s only out transgender pro lets her guard down

by Deanna Isaacs April 9, 2014August 18, 2021

MMA’s only out transgender pro Fallon Fox is a devastating force in the ring and when she’s advocating for trans rights.

Posted inArts & Culture

Chicago’s trans advocates, from celebs to social workers

by Jake Malooley April 9, 2014August 18, 2021

These Chicagoans—recognized on the Trans 100 list—are working to better the lives of trans people.

Posted inBlogs

Reader’s Agenda Sun 4/6: Windy City Gay Idol, A Space Odyssey, and Eleventh Dream Day

by Taylor Tolbert April 6, 2014August 18, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Sunday April 6

Posted inBlogs

Reader’s Agenda Fri 3/14: W. Kamau Bell, Cedric Watson, and Cock

by Taylor Tolbert March 14, 2014August 18, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Friday, March 14

Posted inBlogs

Gig poster of the week: A throwback featuring Susan Cadogan and Charley Organaire

by Luca Cimarusti February 5, 2014August 18, 2021

This week’s gig poster was designed by Mexican illustrator Chema Skandal.

Posted inBlogs

Reader’s Agenda Fri 10/25: Into It. Over It., Nicole Hollander, and Zombie Prom

by Jillian Sandler October 25, 2013August 19, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Friday, October 25

Posted inBlogs

Reader’s Agenda Sat 10/19: Janeane Garofalo, Fall Ball, and Home Movie Day

by Jillian Sandler October 19, 2013August 19, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Saturday, October 19

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