A Q&A with David Bowie’s ex-girlfriend Ava Cherry
Tag: Vol. 45 No. 14
Issue of Jan. 7 – 20, 2016
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Let’s talk about Michelle Obama’s empty chair at the State of the Union address
It was a symbolic seat for victims of gun violence. So why did the president all but ignore that issue in his speech?
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Did you read about the Trump Tower, Wale, and Suburban Jungle?
Also about Blowfly, Neal Pollack, and Octarine?
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Meyer lemons make almost every cocktail better
In a side-by-side taste test, Meyer lemons bested regular lemons in the gin sour and pisco sour—but not the Sidecar.
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Metz’s destructive dental hygiene on the gig poster of the week
This week’s featured gig poster was created by local artist Ryan Duggan.
Posted inMusic
Local label Grandpa Bay celebrates the big four-oh with two new releases
Local label Grandpa Bay celebrates the big four-oh with two new releases, Perse as Funk honors the memory of J Dilla, and more.
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The Rahm Emanuel we ‘knew all along’—but chose to ignore
Anyone who endorsed the mayor—including the Trib—also needs to be held accountable.
Posted inNews & Politics
Can Cook County commissioners do anything about Homan Square?
Richard Boykin wants the feds to investigate Chicago’s “off the books” interrogation site. But his move will test the relationship between city and county governments.
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Remembering Chicago soul legend Otis Clay
Celebrate the life of Otis Clay with the original 1967 version of his classic song “That’s How It Is.”
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Did you read about the State of the Union, Internet Explorer, and Derrick Rose?
Also Ted Cruz’s “pagan brutalism,” artists, art, the 80 books every person should read, and Jetsmarter?
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Tomorrow Never Knows kicks off, the Slurring Bee hits Chicago, and more things to do this week
The final year of Sketchbook Festival, Token 2, and other happenings in Chicago from January 11-14
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David Bowie’s best work of art was himself
Why can’t you make up a whole new self when you get bored with the old one?
Posted inColumns & Opinion
City hikes fines for snow-shoveling scofflaws but doesn’t plan to write more tickets
Everyone hates walking on icy sidewalks, and the city is broke. So why won’t officials step up enforcement?
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David Bowie and me
Why I loved Bowie enough to tattoo his lyrics on my arm, and how I’m dealing now that he’s gone.
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On fearing the patriots who fearlessly protect us
An armed militia isn’t necessarily our friend.