On December 13, I took a long drive to Des Plaines to pick up relatives of my friend Perry Kanlan, a showbiz-adjacent eccentric known as Dancin’ Man. The time on the road gave me the chance to reflect on the circumstances of my relationship with him. I formally met Perry in 2011, when my friend […]
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Posted inArts & Culture
Fun Home, Betrayal, Graeme of Thrones, and 12 more new theater reviews
The Broadway musical based on Alison Bechdel’s graphic novel and a Pinter classic are among this week’s best bets.
Posted inBlogs
First Tuesdays at the Hideout with me and Mick Dumke!
Tim Tuten invites Mick and me to talk politics every first Tuesday of the month at the Hideout.
Posted inBest of Chicago
Best underground music venue
Empty Bottle and the Hideout voted best underground music venues
Posted inBest of Chicago
Best 4 AM bar
Exit 1315 W. North 773-395-2700 exitchicago.com Runners-up Underground Wonder Bar Late Bar
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Best lounge
Underground Wonder Bar 10 E. Walton 312-266-7761 undergroundwonderbar.com Runners-up The Violet Hour Delilah’s