What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Thursday, February 6
Tag: Vol. 43 No. 20
Issue of Feb. 6 – 12, 2014
Posted inMusic
The Secret History of Chicago Music: Willie “Poor Boy” Lofton
Bluesman Willie “Poor Boy” Lofton died in obscurity, but one of the eight songs he recorded would change the genre forever.
Posted inColumns & Opinion
Know your dildo
Dan on shopping for safe and nontoxic dildos, committing to marriage on a coin toss, and advising employees about their cuckolding ways
Posted inBlogs
Two nights left to catch the smart French rom-com 2 Autumns, 3 Winters
Sébastien Betbeder’s zippy second feature is playing this week at the Gene Siskel Film Center.
Posted inBlogs
Gaudi Cafe: The art of making a neighborhood place
Ukrainian Village’s neighborhood spot Gaudi Cafe joins a restaurant row in Noble Square.
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Simeon Viltz’s cure for writer’s block
The Primeridian member’s desire to produce makes for the kind of inspiration that can help break a creative dry spell.
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Stream Paul Johnson’s contribution to Strut’s forthcoming Dance Mania compilation
Johnson’s “Feel My M.F. Bass” is the kind of raw, raunchy house music that’ll get you on the dance floor.
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12 O’Clock Track: Brisk, agile postbop from Aram Shelton’s new Ton Trio II
The Bay Area reedist delivers some fleet sounds with the current version of his long-running Ton Trio.
Posted inBlogs
Did you read about David Koschman, Woody Allen, and George Zimmerman?
Also minimum wage, Peter Greste, emotions, Bill Nye, and Morrissey?
Posted inArts & Culture
Red Tape Theatre’s Hamlet Is Dead. No Gravity. presents mousetraps within mousetraps
Red Tape Theatre’s Hamlet Is Dead. No Gravity. presents mousetraps within mousetraps.
Posted inBlogs
Gig poster of the week: A throwback featuring Susan Cadogan and Charley Organaire
This week’s gig poster was designed by Mexican illustrator Chema Skandal.
Posted inBlogs
Reader’s Agenda Wed 2/5: Seven Guitars, Steff Bomb, and Young Dro
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Wednesday, February 5
Posted inMusic
Gossip Wolf: A new app uses your movement to make music
A new app uses your movement to make music, soul singer Doug Shorts returns to the studio, and more
Posted inArts & Culture
Honoring Saint Martha (Graham) with “Vision, Faith & Desire”
In the latest installment of the “Vision, Faith & Desire” series, Chicago dancers honor their patron saint, Martha Graham.
Posted inFilm
This is between me and Her (and Spike Jonze)
Spike Jonze’s Her invites a subjective response.