A reissue of the 1978 debut album by Public Image Ltd. shows off its highs and lows in stark relief.
Tag: Vol. 42 No. 40
Issue of Jun. 27 – Jul. 3, 2013
You say tomato, J.P. Graziano says gelato
A collaboration between Jim Graziano and Baume & Brix’s Ben Roche is producing some outstanding gelato.
In town only through Saturday, Inner Voices is a killer farce
A review of Italian import Inner Voices, getting a brief run at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
12 O’Clock Track: the leaned-out funk of Beautiful Swimmers’ “Open Shadow”
The Washington, D.C., dance duo’s 2011 single is the kind of carefree summertime funk track you’ll want to put on repeat to help you relax for an hour or a day.
“David Mamet warned me that this would break my heart”
Stuart Gordon on losing the fight to save the Hull House theater
Did you read about Aaron Hernandez, Paula Deen, and Rick Rubin?
Also CEO salaries, Glenn Greenwald, Wendy Davis, and two-headed turtles?
Best shows to see: Cakes da Killa, Big Star’s Third, Naked Raygun, Owen
Between now and Sunday, your live-music options include Cakes da Killa, Naked Raygun, Owen, the Matthew Shipp Trio, and the Milwakuee Avenue Arts Festival.
Reader’s Agenda Thu 6/27: Best of Chicago bash, Air Sex World Championships, and the Plant
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Thursday, June 27
The enema within
Dan (joined by Leah Torres) on postmenopausal pleasure, a missing clit, and a wavering interest in kink.
Naked talent at National Pastime Theater
The fifth annual Naked July offers performance in the buff.
The Secret History of Chicago Music: LaVern Baker
R&B singer LaVern Baker helped shape rock ‘n’ roll with her raucous 1956 smash “Jim Dandy.”
Pride Weekend events 2013
Pride Weekend 2013: It’s not just about the parade.