“There’s a satisfaction in knowing that our work will survive us by generations. That’s something that makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up.” Pipe organ conservator Jeff Weiler, 62, founded what became JL Weiler, Inc. in 1983. The company’s workshop near 18th and Canal employs ten people, who work to restore, […]
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Chicago blog Lyrical Lemonade shares its juice with rising rappers
By showing love to potential stars as well as certified sensations, hip-hop outlet Lyrical Lemonade has built a community alongside its brand.
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DJ Oreo talks about footwork, booking a Chicago party from Australia, and Sunday’s birthday battle with Elz the DJ
West-side native DJ Oreo throws himself a birthday party at East Room on Sunday that doubles as an informal turntable battle with his best friend—and then he hits the road with Lil Yachty.
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Willis Earl Beal makes a return visit with a new album
New music and a film screening from Willis Earl Beal, swords-and-scorcery stories by heavy-metal heroes, and more
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The soon-to-reopen Portage Theater announces film events for summer
Starting in mid-June the historic Portage Park theater is back in business.
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Chaplin’s The Kid is all right
The Silent Film Society of Chicago finds shelter at the Patio for a screening of Chaplin’s The Kid accompanied by a live orchestra.
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The year in movie revivals, P through Z
The final installment of a three-part series on notable repertory screenings of 2013
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The year in movie revivals, A through G
The first in a three-part series on Chicago’s best repertory film screenings of 2013
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Northwest Chicago Film Society is moving again
Another chapter in the saga of Chicago’s migrating classic film society and a beautiful and beleaguered old movie palace.
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The Northwest Chicago Film Society and the Patio Theater are both alive and well
After near extinction, the film society and movie palace have found happiness together.
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Tripping your brains out on psychedelic cactus, so who needs the rest of this week’s screenings?
New reviews and notable screenings in this week’s issue
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The best of times and worst of times for Chicago moviegoing
The Portage and Patio theaters may be closing, but screenings go on for the Northwest Chicago Film Society.
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Marking time with Powell and Pressburger, and other highlights from this week’s film section
A summary of new releases and major revival screenings for the week of April 26 – May 2.