Polish death-metal legends Vader have seen many major world changes in their 35 years as a band, some of which have directly impacted their career. Following the fall of the Iron Curtain in the early 90s, for instance, they became the first Polish death-metal band to sign a record contract with a Western label. They’ve […]
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Mars Williams brings his Albert Ayler Xmas across Europe and back home to Chicago
This year’s free-jazz holiday tour includes two shows at the Hungry Brain with his band Witches & Devils and special guests.
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Tango demonstrates that ideas alone can’t change society
Even if you’re on the five-year plan.
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Cold War chronicles a passionate affair that blazes across the Iron Curtain
Pawel Pawlikowski’s follow-up to Ida celebrates individualism and unfettered emotion.
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The Old Woman Broods rejects decadent capitalism in favor of absurdism
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People who give racism a free pass are part of the Trump problem
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Lorena Cupcake of Store Brand Soda on an ode to thwarted taco desire
Current musical obsessions of Store Brand Soda blogger Lorena Cupcake, Dumpster Babies guitarist Tom Puschautz, and Reader music editor Philip Montoro
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LA garage label Burger Records throws itself 50 parties—including one in Chicago
LA garage label Burger Records throws itself 50 parties (including one in Chicago), Smart Bar celebrates women in dance music, and more.
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‘Modern’ Polish food at Mount Prospect’s Qulinarnia
Mount Prospect’s Qulinaria tries to spiff up meat and potatoes.
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British conceptual artist Simon Starling’s journey is the destination
British conceptual artist Simon Starling’s captivating research- and process-based work is on view at the MCA and the Arts Club of Chicago.
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Polish director Pawel Pawlikowski delivers a spiritual masterpiece
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With Late Night at Garage Rep, Steppenwolf returns to its roots
Late Night at Garage Rep, Steppenwolf’s eclectic new weekly series, features up-and-coming Chicago artists.
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Andrzej Wajda returns to the Solidarity era with Man of Hope
Andrzej Wajda directs a biopic of Solidarity leader Lech Walesa.
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Our guide to the 25th Polish Film Festival in America
The 25th Polish Film Festival in America opens with Andrzej Wajda’s Walesa, Man of Hope.
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Reader’s Agenda Fri 10/18: ?uestlove, Queer Chicago, and Reservoir Dogs
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Friday, October 18