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Posted inCity Life

The Reader’s stay-at-home chronicles: day 66

by Reader staff May 25, 2020August 18, 2021

What we’re reading, watching, listening to, etc., to pass the time.

Posted inArts & Culture

The Santaland Diaries hilariously exposes the ugly underbelly of the holiday season

by Sheri Flanders December 12, 2018August 18, 2021

Though maybe the script could stand a few updates.

Posted inBlogs

One question for Ira Glass

by Maya Dukmasova December 14, 2017August 18, 2021

After his talk at the Third Coast International Audio Festival, the Reader asked the godfather of audio storytelling one simple question

Posted inArts & Culture

An ear to the ground at the Third Coast International Audio Festival

by Maya Dukmasova December 13, 2017August 18, 2021

A trip to “the Sundance of radio” in the golden age of podcasting

Posted inBlogs

Pop-Up Magazine, Pug Party, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend

by Emily Wasielewski June 2, 2017August 18, 2021

A dog film festival, a comedic roast of Wonder Woman, and more events June 2-4

Posted inBlogs

If your community news is slanted, Dan Proft may be to blame

by Michael Miner March 29, 2017August 18, 2021

Proft’s right-wing newspaper chain employs overseas writers covering “local” politics, and other questionable practices.

Posted inBlogs

For a former believer, The Christians at Steppenwolf is a stunning reminder of a personal crisis of faith

by Ryan Smith January 6, 2017August 18, 2021

A former Christian reflects on the spiritual struggle portrayed in Lucas Hnath’s latest play.

Posted inArts & Culture

For a former heretic, Steppenwolf’s The Christians is a stunning reminder of a crisis of faith

by Ryan Smith December 28, 2016August 18, 2021

A former Christian missionary reflects on the kind of crises of faith portrayed in The Christians.

Posted inArts & Culture

Resolution, The Trump Card, and nine more new theater reviews

by Chicago Reader November 3, 2016August 18, 2021

A drama from Pride Films and Plays and Mike Daisey’s election monologue are among this week’s best bets.

Posted inBlogs

Ira Glass on awkwardness, being bad with titles, and his touring show Three Acts, Two Dancers, One Radio Host

by Matt de la Peña October 29, 2015August 18, 2021

A Q&A with Ira Glass about his touring show Three Acts, Two Dancers, One Radio Host.

Posted inBlogs

The Filmless Festival is back and bigger than ever

by Brianna Wellen October 22, 2015August 18, 2021

Third Coast Audio Festival hosts the three-day event celebrating radio broadcasting and podcasting.

Posted inBlogs

Pop-Up Magazine, a multimedia storytelling show, makes its Chicago debut

by Aimee Levitt October 21, 2015August 18, 2021

Calling all writers, artists, broadcasters, filmmakers, and anyone else who loves a good conversation.

Posted inBlogs

In Out on the Wire, Jessica Abel shows what makes narrative radio so great

by Brianna Wellen August 19, 2015August 18, 2021

The artist uses comics to break down the process of aural storytelling.

Studs Terkel in his Chicago office in 1985 after hearing he had won a Pulitzer Prize.
Posted inArts & Culture

Our guide to Let’s Get Working, a tribute to Studs Terkel

by Taylor Tolbert May 6, 2014August 18, 2021

The U. of C. pays tribute to Studs Terkel with a weekend-long festival of readings, screenings, and notable appearances.

Posted inBlogs

It took two: WBEZ’s education reporters receive national honors

by Michael Miner October 21, 2013August 19, 2021

Linda Lutton, Becky Vevea win national awards for education coverage at WBEZ.

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