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Home » Vol. 39 No. 31

Tag: Vol. 39 No. 31

Issue of Apr. 22 – 28, 2010

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Morning Art: Christopher Dilts

by Julia Thiel April 29, 2010August 19, 2021

Part of “The Bike Show,” on display at Flourish Studios

Posted inBlogs

Peter Margasak at the Shrine Tonight; DJ Premier in June

by Whet Moser April 28, 2010August 19, 2021

Peter Margasak DJs at the Shrine, putting him in league with DJ Premier.

Posted inBlogs

This Week’s Food and Drink Events

by Sam Worley April 28, 2010August 19, 2021

A Tequila Corralejo dinner, Rock Bottom’s Rockfest, a historic pub crawl in Hegewisch, and more.

Posted inBlogs

Sample Sales Galore and Other Shopping and Fashion Events

by Heather Kenny April 28, 2010August 19, 2021

Oh-so-many sample sales, plus a benefit fashion show, a gathering of vintage vendors, and more.

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Through 5/2 — Free Einstein’s Bagel and Schmear

by Lauri Apple April 28, 2010August 19, 2021

Free bagels-for-Facebook fandom at Einstein Bros. Bagels.

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Alexi Giannoulias: He’s Just Like Us

by Whet Moser April 28, 2010August 19, 2021

That’s the theme of his new ad (via Steve Rhodes). But unlike Rhodes, I think he’s right.

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Malachy McCourt and Gretchen Cryer Join Benefit Bill

by Albert Williams April 28, 2010August 19, 2021

Malachy McCourt and Gretchen Cryer will perform at a benefit for stricken producer Michael Cullen.

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Morning Art: Linda Robinson Gordon

by Julia Thiel April 28, 2010August 19, 2021

Part of “Remains,” on display at Arc Gallery

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Crazy Dreams Band Blows Into Chicago

by Peter Margasak April 27, 2010August 19, 2021

Former Chicagoan Lexie Macchi (of the Lexie Mountain Boys) brings the howling psychedelia of her Crazy Dreams Band to the Empty Bottle.

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Hey, You Forgot Your Pants

by Heather Kenny April 27, 2010August 19, 2021

Tights are not pants.

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Dinner & a Show: Tuesday 4/27

by Whet Moser April 27, 2010August 19, 2021

Recommended events paired with nearby restaurants.

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Chicago Street Food: We Keep Baking Till We Get Cake

by Whet Moser April 27, 2010August 19, 2021

The mission to make street food legal (and practical) in Chicago is a years-long one.

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Morning Art: Gao Lei

by Julia Thiel April 27, 2010August 19, 2021

Part of “From Gaza to Beijing,” on display at Walsh Gallery

Posted inBlogs

“Buildings We’ve Grown to Love”

by Whet Moser April 26, 2010August 19, 2021

Now that’s a good idea for a blog series. I’d never noticed the birdhouse topping off the outside stairway to Harry Weese’s River Cottages, but it’s fantastic. And no matter what you think, there’s much less attractive aquatic-themed condo living to be found in the city:

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Eco-Friendly Landfill

by Heather Kenny April 26, 2010August 19, 2021

It’s not “eco-conscious” if you want to immediately throw it away.

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