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Sima Cunningham’s greatest moment in Chicago music history

by Sima Cunningham and Ayana Contreras May 26, 2020August 18, 2021

Ohmme cofounder Sima Cunningham spent years in a children’s choir that sang for the Dalai Lama—and she hopes to help such groups continue nurturing young musicians.

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Lori Branch’s greatest moments in Chicago music history

by Lori Branch and Ayana Contreras May 19, 2020August 18, 2021

Pioneering house DJ Lori Branch shouts out her fellow Windy City originators, including Chaka Khan and Sister Rosetta Tharpe.

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Dumpster Tapes showcases local Latinx talent at the second annual Demolición

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil December 5, 2017August 18, 2021

Dumpster Tapes showcases local Latinx talent at the second annual Demolición, Chicago groove machines the Lowdown Brass Band celebrate a new album, and more.

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After a three-story fall, Continental bartender Greg Shirilla needs help getting back on his feet

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil August 29, 2017August 18, 2021

Continental bartender Greg Shirilla needs help getting back on his feet, the Hideout’s Back to School Ball raises money for Intonation Music Workshop, and more.

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A day of pro-choice activism culminates in a #ShoutYourAbortion fund-raiser at Gman Tavern

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil January 10, 2017August 18, 2021

A day of pro-choice activism culminates in a #ShoutYourAbortion fund-raiser at Gman Tavern, the Vinyl Emergency podcast celebrates its first birthday, and more.

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Dan Whitaker & the Shinebenders work hard for hard-working country fans

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil June 14, 2016August 18, 2021

Dan Whitaker & the Shinebenders work hard for hard-working country fans, Myth Fest debuts with an ambitious bill of international electronic music, and more.

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Bric-a-Brac hosts a fund-raiser for a new PA this weekend

by Luca Cimarusti February 27, 2014August 18, 2021

The Avondale record shop is bringing in Bob Nanna and a Bloody Mary bar to raise some dough.

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This Week in Food & Drink: Garlic Mustard, Cafe des Architectes, Key Ingredient Dried Shrimp, a New Cocktail Challenge, and More

by Kate Schmidt April 29, 2011August 19, 2021

This week in Food & Drink: what to do with the invasive plant garlic mustard, Key Ingredient dried shrimp, Cafe des Architectes under new chef Greg Biggers, a new cocktail challenge, and more.

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This Week’s Food and Drink Events

by Sam Worley June 17, 2010August 19, 2021

A paella parade, an apiary tour, an absinthe tasting, and more.

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2/5 — Free Swap Meet

by Alex Yablon February 4, 2009August 19, 2021

2/5 — A swap meet at Wicker Park boutique Lenny & Me

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