The 1933 Chicago World’s Fair, titled A Century of Progress International Exposition, was touted as a celebration of modern innovation, and its grand aspirations were not without merit. Even though it took place during the depths of the Great Depression, it was so successful that its run was extended into 1934. With these events serving […]
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Every day is Halloween
The surprising influence of John Carpenter’s film scores from the 70s and 80s on current electronic dance music
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Anna Clyne scores big
Symphonies still prefer dead composers, but Anna Clyne beat the odds to land a plum job with the CSO at age 30
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Andy Slater, blind musician
This week’s Chicagoan: Andy Slater, blind musician