This week’s Early Warnings include Stone Temple Pilots, Chapterhouse, the Spits, Weedeater, Horse Feathers, Echo & the Bunnymen, and Dead Meadow.
Tag: Vol. 39 No. 22
Issue of Feb. 18 – 24, 2010
Patti Smith on Just Kids
The punk poet discusses her memoir of New York life in the 60s and 70s.
Poor Kids: Not a Powerful Voting Bloc
Illinois state budget cuts are reflective of national conservative priorities.
One More Reason to Hate Sting
A limousine liberal playing a big-money show for the daughter of one of the nastiest despots on the planet = world-class dick move.
We’re Ready to Talk When You Are, Mr. Mayor
The Reader requests an interview with Mayor Daley—110 days ago and counting.
Today in Worlds Colliding: Final Placement and Medicine
Obscure shoegaze guitarist engages Internet-popular shitshow guitarist
A Peek at Crescendo Apparel’s Spring Line
Designer Kathryn McKechnie made some changes in response to customer feedback.
Illinois Budget Crisis: Big Red Ink Day
The estimated Illinois budget goes online today, but we already know we’re screwed.
2/25 — Free Screening of Stages at Gene Siskel Film Center
The Gene Siskel Film Center presents a free screening of the documentary Stages on Thu 2/25 at 3:30 PM.
Jeanne Gang’s Aqua: The Best Skyscraper of 2009
Emporis names Aqua the best skyscraper of 2009.
When Rapists Graduate and Victims Drop Out
A study from the Center for Public Integrity reveals that in some cases, it’s more likely for a victim of campus rape to drop out than for a perpetrator to be expelled.
Class of 2010
The Chicago Fashion Incubator announces its 2010 picks—and a pop-up shop.