Michael and Helen Cameron launched Uncommon Ground in 1991 as a tiny coffeehouse at Grace and Clark near Wrigley Field, eventually expanding it into a full-service restaurant and music venue. In 2007 they added a second location on Devon, which they recently closed to spend more time with family. In 2014 the original Uncommon Ground […]
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Beau O’Reilly keeps the folk cabaret alive
The email Paul Finkelman received last month from Beau O’Reilly read simply, “Can your car fit a piano? . . . Please advise.” The answer was obviously no. Finkelman owned a small hatchback—and besides, there was no way a piano would make it up the narrow stairs at Jimmy Beans Coffee, where he works as […]
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Singing with Grace on the gig poster of the week
This week’s featured gig poster was created by Chicago artist and musician Erin Page.
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The best things to do in Chicago on New Year’s Eve
Hip-hop artist Noname, the Annoyance Theatre’s Steamworks: The Musical, and more recommended events for New Year’s Eve in Chicago
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The Reader’s Made in Chicago Holiday Market, and more of the best things to do this weekend
Christmas and Winter Beer Festival at Delilah’s, and more goings-on about town the weekend of December 1-3
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‘What’s Next for Illinois?’ with Ameya Pawar, the International Dinner Crawl, and more things to do in Chicago this week
Cinema Slapdown, First Tuesdays with Mick and Ben, Gender Breakdown, and more happenings from March 6-9.
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A conversation with Thurston Moore, Rick Bayless at the Good Food Festival, and more things to do in Chicago this week
The Macy’s Flower Show, Koval Distillery Dinner, and more happenings from March 21-24.
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Get crocked at the Reader’s Winter Mix-Off, a documentary about supper clubs, and more things to do this week
Poetry‘s Wintertime Party, a Charlotte Moorman exhibit, and other weekend happenings in Chicago from January 25-28.
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At Appellation, Chicago’s best cheese shop offers dinner and drinks
Stick to the formaggio at the wine-bar adjunct of Pastoral’s new Andersonville outpost.
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The debut of Uncommon Ground’s Greenstar, the first organic brewery in Illinois
A Hofbräuhaus veteran launches Greenstar Brewing with two organic pale ales that showcase rich malts.
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Pivoting toward the Pivot Multi-Arts Festival
The Pivot Multi-Arts Festival debuts on the north side.
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Taste of Randolph and other food and drink events
A Father’s Day goat roast, a pizza-filled fest, a farewell pot luck, and more.
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A fried-chicken-eating contest and more food and drink events this week:
A Templeton Rye documentary, The Beat Cop’s Guide to Chicago Eats, a survivalist’s supper, and more.
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This week’s food and drink events
The Good Food Festival, a curling and lasagna event, Saint Patrick’s Day specials, and more.