Also digital cameras, Joan Wickersham, Charlotte Mew, and “Night Moves.”
Tag: Vol. 42 No. 39
Issue of Jun. 20 – 26, 2013
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Charlie Trotter sued for selling allegedly bunco burgundy and other food news bites
Binny’s balloons, lamb ham, sfincione, and other food news bites
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English tape, and the rest of this week’s screenings
New reviews and notable screenings in this week’s issue
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Reader’s Agenda Fri 6/14: Fiestas Puertorriquenas, Spring Awakening, and a musical-comedy game show
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Friday, June 14
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Somm: When a niche becomes a trap
A new documentary about wine tasters spotlights the challenge of making a movie about arcane subject matter.
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Millions for DePaul, budget cuts for public schools
As principals warn their staff of budget cuts in the public schools, Mayor Emanuel takes another step to spend $55 million in property taxes on a hotel and DePaul University basketball arena.
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There’s a time and a place for everything, including an informed public
In due time, a democratic government can be held accountable.
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Wymyns Prysyn plays two shows on Saturday
The Wipers-esque Atlanta group hits Permanent and Township this Saturday.
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Best shows to see: Jack Oblivian, Man or Astro-Man?, Vieux Farka Toure, Buika
Between now and Sunday, your live-music options include the Spring Awakening fest, the Taste of Randolph Street, Jack Oblivian, Black Star, the Mountain Goats, and Man or Astro-Man?
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12 O’Clock Track: Kenneth Higney’s rambunctious and strange psych-punk jam, “I Wanna Be The King”
A rollicking, slightly disjointed, and sometimes baffling psych-punk tune from a onetime truck driver with a cult following.
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Did you read about Guantanamo Bay, the NSA, and the Replacements?
Also genes, Anthony Weiner, “forced fatherhood,” snakes in Bridgeport, the hierarchy of TV dramas, and angrier Legos?
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Why trying to make separate equal is a failing strategy for Chicago’s schools
Separate but equal “has no place in the field of public education.”
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Richard Pollak explains how he self-published his new book
Writing a book is only half the battle.
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Oozing Wound signs to Thrill Jockey
Local thrash trio Oozing Wound have signed with huge local label Thrill Jockey, and Rotted Tooth Fest is announced.