The Twin Cities MC goes wild dropping rhymes on the spacey tune from last year’s Talk to Strangers EP.
Tag: Vol. 43 No. 18
Issue of Jan. 23 – 29, 2014
Did you read about Hillary Clinton, Team USA, and Swingers?
Also Susanna Atanus, Mayor Emanuel, booze, weight loss, books with click-bait titles, the pope, and a German retirement community?
Best shows to see: Henry Butler, Action Bronson, Los Campesinos!
The best shows to see through Sunday include Chicago Psych Fest V, Henry Butler, Action Bronson, and Los Campesinos!
Reader’s Agenda Thu 1/23: Con Air, the Chicago Picasso, and Chicago Psych Fest V
Con Air Looking for something to do today? Agenda‘s got you covered. Doc Films, the University of Chicago’s student film society, hosts a screening of the Nic Cage actioner Con Air, which former Reader film critic Lisa Alspector called “both cheeky and tongue-in-cheek because it’s so far over-the-top.” At Co-Prosperity Sphere, South Side Projections screens […]
A real pain in the vulva
Dan on experiencing harsh pain down there, sampling your own cream pie, and seeking sex outside of marriage.
The Secret History of Chicago Music: Dottie Bee
Indomitable big-band singer Dorothy Brady, aka Dottie Bee,
retired from a four-decade career 20 years ago–and she turns 90 next
week!
Listen to Bobby Conn’s mix for his daughter
The avant-pop singer made a mix of pop songs for his seven-year-old daughter as she’s getting hooked on Katy Perry.
Of sandwiches and handwiches: Rosie’s West Town Deli and Burke’s Bacon Bar
Two locations demonstrate the importance of good to-go packaging.
You “Probably Nu” MC Tree’s new EP would be great
The local rapper-producer just dropped a doozy through Scion AV, and one of the seven songs sets a pretty high bar for rap in 2014.
Too many of this year’s Rhinofest offerings are too small and too safe
The 25th annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival presents the cozy side of fringe.
The 25th annual Rhinofest helps define fringe theater
After a quarter century, the Rhinoceros Theater Festival is still bringing theatrical perversity to Chicago.
This Friday’s moviegoing dilemma: Studs Terkel or Dusan Makavejev?
A multimedia tribute to Studs Terkel’s Working and a 35-millimeter revival of The Coca-Cola Kid are both slated for Friday at 7 PM.
Llewyn Davis was a journeyman—and every industry has them
The journey of Llewyn Davis resonates for journeymen everywhere.
12 O’Clock Track: “An Wem: Notes From Underground,” unnerving toy-piano ambience from Xenia Pestova
A haunting toy-piano piece composed by Derek Hurst
Savion Glover’s Stepz hits some stormy weather
Savion Glover’s tribute to the Nicholas Brothers lacks wit and entertainment value.