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Home » Uncommon Ground

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Uncommon Ground co-owner Michael Cameron stands in front of posters advertising the venue's Jeff Buckley tribute concerts.
Posted inMusic

Michael Cameron, co-owner of Uncommon Ground

by Jamie Ludwig November 9, 2022November 9, 2022

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 […]

Beau O'Reilly in front of Jimmy Beans Coffee
Posted inMusic

Beau O’Reilly keeps the folk cabaret alive

by Mark Guarino April 13, 2022April 13, 2022

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 […]

Posted inMusic

Singing with Grace on the gig poster of the week

by Salem Collo-Julin November 27, 2020November 3, 2022

This week’s featured gig poster was created by Chicago artist and musician Erin Page.

Posted inBlogs

The best things to do in Chicago on New Year’s Eve

by Steve Heisler December 29, 2017August 18, 2021

Hip-hop artist Noname, the Annoyance Theatre’s Steamworks: The Musical, and more recommended events for New Year’s Eve in Chicago

Posted inBlogs

The Reader’s Made in Chicago Holiday Market, and more of the best things to do this weekend

by Steve Heisler December 1, 2017May 31, 2022

Christmas and Winter Beer Festival at Delilah’s, and more goings-on about town the weekend of December 1-3

Posted inBlogs

‘What’s Next for Illinois?’ with Ameya Pawar, the International Dinner Crawl, and more things to do in Chicago this week

by Brianna Wellen March 6, 2017August 18, 2021

Cinema Slapdown, First Tuesdays with Mick and Ben, Gender Breakdown, and more happenings from March 6-9.

Posted inBlogs

A conversation with Thurston Moore, Rick Bayless at the Good Food Festival, and more things to do in Chicago this week

by Brianna Wellen March 21, 2016August 18, 2021

The Macy’s Flower Show, Koval Distillery Dinner, and more happenings from March 21-24.

Posted inBlogs

Get crocked at the Reader’s Winter Mix-Off, a documentary about supper clubs, and more things to do this week

by Brianna Wellen January 25, 2016August 18, 2021

Poetry‘s Wintertime Party, a Charlotte Moorman exhibit, and other weekend happenings in Chicago from January 25-28.

Posted inFood & Drink

At Appellation, Chicago’s best cheese shop offers dinner and drinks

by Mike Sula December 29, 2015August 18, 2021

Stick to the formaggio at the wine-bar adjunct of Pastoral’s new Andersonville outpost.

Posted inBlogs

The debut of Uncommon Ground’s Greenstar, the first organic brewery in Illinois

by Philip Montoro August 18, 2014August 18, 2021

A Hofbräuhaus veteran launches Greenstar Brewing with two organic pale ales that showcase rich malts.

Mad Shak
Posted inArts & Culture

Pivoting toward the Pivot Multi-Arts Festival

by Chelsea Hohn June 6, 2013August 19, 2021

The Pivot Multi-Arts Festival debuts on the north side.

Posted inBlogs

The Reader’s Agenda: Thu 9/6

by Drew Hunt September 6, 2012August 19, 2021

What’s on the Agenda for Thursday, September 6, 2012

Posted inBlogs

Taste of Randolph and other food and drink events

by Alison Marcotte June 14, 2012August 19, 2021

A Father’s Day goat roast, a pizza-filled fest, a farewell pot luck, and more.

Posted inBlogs

A fried-chicken-eating contest and more food and drink events this week:

by Daniel Gerzina March 22, 2012August 19, 2021

A Templeton Rye documentary, The Beat Cop’s Guide to Chicago Eats, a survivalist’s supper, and more.

Posted inBlogs

This week’s food and drink events

by Daniel Gerzina March 15, 2012August 19, 2021

The Good Food Festival, a curling and lasagna event, Saint Patrick’s Day specials, and more.

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