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Home » Vol. 43 No. 20

Tag: Vol. 43 No. 20

Issue of Feb. 6 – 12, 2014

Posted inBlogs

Reader’s Agenda Thu 2/6: Maria Rita, Vision, Faith, & Desire II, and Streetsblog Chicago

by Drew Hunt February 6, 2014August 18, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Thursday, February 6

Posted inMusic

The Secret History of Chicago Music: Willie “Poor Boy” Lofton

by Chicago Reader February 6, 2014August 18, 2021

Bluesman Willie “Poor Boy” Lofton died in obscurity, but one of the eight songs he recorded would change the genre forever.

"Those platinum-cured silicone toys are going to be pricier, of course, but aren’t our orifices worth it?"
Posted inColumns & Opinion

Know your dildo

by Dan Savage February 6, 2014August 18, 2021

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

by Ben Sachs February 5, 2014August 18, 2021

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

by Michael Gebert February 5, 2014August 18, 2021

Ukrainian Village’s neighborhood spot Gaudi Cafe joins a restaurant row in Noble Square.

Posted inBlogs

Simeon Viltz’s cure for writer’s block

by Leor Galil February 5, 2014August 18, 2021

The Primeridian member’s desire to produce makes for the kind of inspiration that can help break a creative dry spell.

Posted inBlogs

Stream Paul Johnson’s contribution to Strut’s forthcoming Dance Mania compilation

by Leor Galil February 5, 2014August 18, 2021

Johnson’s “Feel My M.F. Bass” is the kind of raw, raunchy house music that’ll get you on the dance floor.

Posted inBlogs

12 O’Clock Track: Brisk, agile postbop from Aram Shelton’s new Ton Trio II

by Peter Margasak February 5, 2014August 18, 2021

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?

by Reader staff February 5, 2014August 18, 2021

Also minimum wage, Peter Greste, emotions, Bill Nye, and Morrissey?

Amanda Drinkall, John Fenner Mays, Sarah Grant and Blake Russell, (in the background), Lona Livingston, Alex Stage
Posted inArts & Culture

Red Tape Theatre’s Hamlet Is Dead. No Gravity. presents mousetraps within mousetraps

by Tony Adler February 5, 2014August 18, 2021

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

by Luca Cimarusti February 5, 2014August 18, 2021

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

by Jillian Sandler February 5, 2014August 18, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Wednesday, February 5

Doug Shorts
Posted inMusic

Gossip Wolf: A new app uses your movement to make music

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil February 5, 2014August 18, 2021

A new app uses your movement to make music, soul singer Doug Shorts returns to the studio, and more

Sarah Robinson, dancer
Posted inArts & Culture

Honoring Saint Martha (Graham) with “Vision, Faith & Desire”

by Jena Cutie February 5, 2014August 18, 2021

In the latest installment of the “Vision, Faith & Desire” series, Chicago dancers honor their patron saint, Martha Graham.

Joaquin Phoenix in Her
Posted inFilm

This is between me and Her (and Spike Jonze)

by J.R. Jones February 5, 2014August 18, 2021

Spike Jonze’s Her invites a subjective response.

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