“Return of the Exquisite Corpse,” Stout Spectacular, and other happenings in Chicago from January 18-21.
Tag: United Center
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Ty Money’s burning response to Laquan McDonald’s killing
Ty Money’s “United Center” packs the kind of emotional punch that people need to feel to keep fighting for change beyond next week, next month, or next year.
Posted inArts & Culture
Cirque du Soleil is thrilling again
With Kurios: The Cabinet of Curiosities the troupe puts the focus back on the jaw-dropping talents of humans, not eye candy.
Posted inColumns & Opinion
The only independent vendor left in a prime spot by Wrigley is fighting to stay there
Left Field Media, publisher of Chicago Baseball and the only independent vendor left in a prime spot by Wrigley Field, has filed a federal suit against the city on First Amendment grounds.
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See U2 bring some Songs of Innocence to the United Center
With these marvelous photos of the band’s Wednesday night performance!
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Hey, Mayor Rahm—North Lawndale is good enough for a presidential library
Apparently the city thinks North Lawndale is OK for an illegal garbage dump, but not a presidential library.
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Stevie Wonder is a straight-up national treasure
Songs in the Key of Life turned the United Center into a multidenominational church of American pop.
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Gig poster of the week: Lions and tigers and the Black Keys
This week’s featured gig poster was designed by local artist Dan Grzeca.
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Reader’s Agenda Mon 9/22: Blackhawks Training Camp, Louder Than a Mom, and Felix Kubin
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Monday, September 22
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Adam Lambert did Freddie Mercury proud
The theatrical American Idol runner-up is touring with Queen.
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Reader’s Agenda Thu 3/20: Literary Rock and Roll, High School Hockey Championships, and Queenie Pie
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Thursday, March 20
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Best shows to see: Carter Tutti, Jay Z, Jack of Heart, Anthony Pateras
The best shows to see on Thu 1/9 through Sun 1/12
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Reader’s Agenda Thu 1/9: Jay Z, Hellcab, and Punk Rock Karaoke
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Thursday, January 9
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Bedazzled masks, pyrotechnics, and white Jesus: A conversation about Kanye’s shows in support of Yeezus
Three Reader writers took in Kanye West’s extravagant United Center performances in support of this year’s Yeezus, and they had a lot to say about the whole affair.