How much respect for the legislative branch can we expect a judge to have?
Tag: Vol. 43 No. 24
Issue of Mar. 6 – 12, 2014
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Reader’s Agenda Tue 3/4: Gypsy, Whisky Time: A Portrait of Charlemagne Palestine, and Estrella Morente
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Tuesday, March 4
Posted inMusic
Chicago MC Caleb James does right by his dad
Caleb James grew up in his father’s studio, and now he’s ready to join his friends Chance the Rapper and Vic Mensa in the spotlight.
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The surrealists’ moviegoing game (RIP Alain Resnais, 1922-2014)
The great French filmmaker, who passed away yesterday at 91, transformed the screening environment into a portal to the subconscious.
Posted inColumns & Opinion
For the Hamburg Ballet, the show doesn’t go on
After a fire forced performance cancellations, the Harris Theater for Music and Dance plans to reopen this week.
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The return—and departure—of Larry Tucker at Ravenswood Q
A north-side barbecue pioneer returns to Irving Park Road
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Killer casks at the Day of the Living Ales
If you think “cask beer” means “flat, warm, and funny tasting,” what you’ve had is some seriously fucked-up cask beer—and this is the festival to prove it to you.
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Best shows to see: Estrella Morente, Big Business
The best shows to see through Wednesday include Estrella Morente and Big Business.
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12 O’Clock Track: Thee Oops show off their snarling lo-fi punk on “Happy Charlie”
Today’s 12 O’Clock Track is the lo-fi punk ripper “Happy Charlie” from Sardinia band Thee Oops.
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Did you read about Oscar voters, Billy Corgan, and Uber?
Also how stupid we look while exercising, unsafe plastics approved by the government, Matthew McConaughey, and corporate-pizza Oscars?
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First look at Fat Rice’s new Macanese dim sum brunch
Fat Rice is expanding—into cha gordo, a Macanese take on dim sum brunch.
Posted inNews & Politics
Zoom in: Lincoln Park
Currently under construction in Lincoln Park, the Morningstar Mansion can make a case for its own zip code.
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Reader’s Agenda Mon 3/3: A jambalaya cook-off, Movieoke, and Fred Frith
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Monday, March 3
Posted inNews & Politics
Yes, there are black Republicans in Chicago
South-side GOP committeeman Darnell Macklin makes his case.
Posted inNews & Politics
Federal bribery cases are at the center of two west-side races
An ex-con and former alderman and an embattled state rep seek forgiveness as they aim to stay in politics.