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Tag: Vol. 44 No. 51
Issue of Sep. 17 – 23, 2015
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Joffrey’s “Millennials” showcases the voices of ballet’s future
Three premiere works highlight the talent of the next generation of choreographers.
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Let Sun-Times columnist Mary Mitchell write what she thinks about rape
Even if she’s wrong, let’s not muzzle Mary Mitchell—conversations change minds. Censorship doesn’t.
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A Bernie’s Lunch & Supper bartender puts the flame in Flamin’ Hot Cheetos
Challenged to create a cocktail with Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, Laura Green of Bernie’s Lunch & Supper makes a syrup with them and sets them on fire.
Posted inMusic
The Mob pioneered Chicago’s ‘horn rock’ sound—and wore dark pinstriped suits with carnations
This big, ambitious band scored a couple Billboard hits and wrote several more for other artists, but their discography ends in 1977.
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Chicago Theater Memorial Bike Ride honors theater professionals lost too soon
The Chicago Theater Memorial Bike Ride commemorates theater professionals who have recently passed.
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Saint Louis is the final frontier on a 300-mile bike ride from Adler Planetarium
An Adler astronomer embarks Friday on Galaxy Ride—a 300-mile bike trip/science roadshow across the state of Illinois to Saint Louis.
Posted inFilm
At Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival, adulthood is just an orgasm away
Two idiosyncratic coming-of-age movies premiere at this year’s festival.
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In The Second Mother, a family maid panics when her own daughter joins the household
Anna Muylaert directed this Brazilian comedy about class struggle in a wealthy home.
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Former Sun-Times publisher thinks Trump has what it takes to be president
David Radler gave Trump land to build his Chicago tower. Now he gives the Donald his endorsement.
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Meat Wave celebrate the release of their second full-length with a bunch of shows all over town
The band’s brand-new Delusion Moon hits shelves tomorrow.
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Pelican play a rare show with vocals at the Goose Island Urban Block Party
For just the third time in their 15-year career, Pelican won’t be entirely instrumental onstage: Allen Epley of the Life and Times will join the band to sing “The Cliff” on Friday.
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Did you read about Venmo scams, Donald Trump, and pharmaceutical ads?
Also Bethenny Frankel, the ten most-produced plays of 2015-16, the first Bean selfies, Wesley Morris, Greg Graffin, and being named Gary?
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A warming, refreshing, award-winning fall cocktail recipe from Sable
Everyone was a winner at the Reader’s Fall Cocktail Challenge—but not everyone got a prize.
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How I spent my summer vacation with Dick Wolf, the Chicago Med cast, and hundreds of tired TV critics
The Television Critics Association’s summer press tour was a hazing ritual of sorts for the cast and crew of Chicago Med.