Chicago’s hospitality community comes together tonight to raise funds and awareness for those affected by Hurricane Fiona with the curated tasting event Chicago Chefs Cook for Puerto Rico. Diverse cuisine from chefs Bill Kim, Devon Quinn, Tigist Reda, and more will be available from 6-9 PM tonight along with music and cocktails. The evening will […]
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A “creative coalition” of BIPOC talent
The New Vanguard is a creative coalition that seeks to unite Black and other POC creatives who currently work as separate entities under one banner. The coalition was recently launched by Eric “Phero” Lopez, who acts as chief creative officer, and his cofounders—chief of legal counsel, Eddie Sanders; chief of strategy and operations, Pilar McQuirter; […]
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The “singing mailman” with a unique gift
To write about John Prine, whose death from COVID-19 related complications in April 2020 devastated fans around the world, is an inherently intimate act. Prine’s music has always felt like a treasured good, sacred and familial. I felt that as a kid, hearing stories from my dad, who lived near Chicago in the 1970s and […]
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How Chicago musicians are showing up
Thoughts on the shuttered music venues in the city
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All creatures love Thai food on the gig poster of the week
This week’s featured gig poster was created by local artist and musician Jay Ryan.
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Plants love DeBarge on the gig poster of the week
This week’s featured gig poster was created by local artist and educator Nicole Marroquin.
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Spend quality time in quarantine with your new favorite Chicago albums
Close your eyes and picture yourself at your favorite local venue while listening to these new releases.
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COVID-19 can close venues, but it can’t stop Chicago’s music community
Concerts are all canceled, but you can still support artists by buying their albums.
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A guide to navigating the ‘musicians’ section of Craigslist
There is deep magic in the recesses of Craigslist’s “musicians” personals. Here are some shortcuts to navigating it.
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Chicago authors share their secrets
Chicago authors with spring books coming out share methods for combating writer’s block and other secrets.
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An oral history of the Green Mill
The Green Mill has more stories than any tavern in town. Here are a few from the past three decades.
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Chicago MC Caleb James does right by his dad
Caleb James grew up in his father’s studio, and now he’s ready to join his friends Chance the Rapper and Vic Mensa in the spotlight.
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Metro’s backstage past
Metro’s green room has dealt with its fair share of rock stars, Kurt and Courtney among them.
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Dating a musician: relationship DON’Ts
Six things to not do for a healthy, happy union with a band person