Summer’s almost over, but there’s still plenty to do between now and Labor Day.
Tag: Vol. 44 No. 33
Issue of May. 14 – 20, 2015
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Ten cool things to do in Chicago in July
What to do now that summer is officially here
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Arvo Zylo of Blood Rhythms on songs the Cramps taught us
Current musical obsessions of Arvo Zylo of Blood Rhythms, WZRD DJ Sarah Moskowitz, and the Reader’s Leor Galil
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Platinum Boys’ party rock helps get the Blackout Fest going tonight
Milwaukee’s beer-soaked punks play at the Empty Bottle tonight.
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Did you read about B.B. King, Seymour Hersh, and Tinder?
Also Rachel Rosenthal, Illinois legislators, Jewish families in West Rogers Park, and a name widget?
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The Chicago Underground Film Festival highlights this week’s new movie reviews and notable screenings
New reviews and notable screenings in this week’s issue
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Pitch a tent in the circus town of Baraboo, Wisconsin
In the former hometown of the Ringling brothers, the greatest show on earth must go on.
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The Reader’s guide to Summer 2015
Midwest road trips, the best restaurant patios and beer gardens, more festivals than you can shake a barbecued turkey leg at, and 116 things to do between now and Labor Day.
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Ten cool things to do in Chicago in June 2015
What to do when the final weeks of spring start turning into summer
Posted inMusic
Ten must-see, under-the-radar music festivals
Some festivals to go to that aren’t Pitchfork, Lollapalooza, Riot Fest, Jazz Fest, or Blues Fest
Posted inFood & Drink
Drink outside at these ten bars this summer
Watering holes where you can grab a beverage and a tan
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The best fairs and festivals in Chicago in summer 2016
Ten fairs and festivals to make the most of your summer.
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The midwest’s midcentury-modern mecca is Midland, Michigan
How a sleepy town in central Michigan, famous for chemicals, became a destination for midcentury-modern architecture.
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A tour of bizarre outdoor art exhibits in the midwest
Check out strange open-air art along highways and byways in Iowa, Michigan, and Wisconsin.