Footwork crews often end up as sideshows to DJs or rappers—but Chicago dancers the Era hope to change that with their first stage production.
Tag: Vol. 45 No. 45
Issue of Aug. 18 – 24, 2016
Posted inBlogs
Two wives are better than one on Take My Wife
The Seeso comedy offers a glimpse into the personal and professional lives of stand-ups Rhea Butcher and Cameron Esposito.
Posted inColumns & Opinion
Is this a Peter Doig painting? Now the courts decide.
The contested origins of an artwork go to trial.
Posted inBlogs
Chicago rap producer Jaro flaunts his pop panache on ‘Window Pain’
Beach Jesus producer Jaro drops an ambitious solo EP that blurs the boundaries between rap and pop.
Posted inBlogs
There’s a monster brawl on the gig poster of the week
This week’s featured poster was designed by Don Picton for Bric-a-Brac’s huge summer show.
Posted inBlogs
Lisa Madigan orders cops to release Laquan McDonald e-mails, and other Chicago news
Also, Trump’s broken promise to early buyers in his Chicago tower.
Posted inFood & Drink
Ema, the Israeli restaurant that’s not Israeli
Lettuce Entertain You’s new “Mediterranean” spot is all over the map.
Posted inColumns & Opinion
The odd couple of Open Meetings activists teams up against a closed City Council
Andy Thayer and Rick Garcia allege they were barred from attending council meetings in violation of the state’s Open Meetings Act.
Posted inBlogs
The truth is . . . the Truth Booth is a place to be honest
A touring art project visits Chicago this week.
Posted inMusic
Charley Organaire helped introduce the harmonica to ska and reggae
Charles “Organaire” Cameron had an illustrious career in Jamaica before settling in Chicago in the 70s, where he continues to record and perform.
Posted inBlogs
Let’s cover the elections like we cover the Olympics
There should be a cable channel for every election issue.
Posted inBlogs
Police chief Eddie Johnson on the violence: ‘I’m just sick of it,’ and other Chicago news
Also, there’s a gelato war brewing in the Gold Coast.
Posted inColumns & Opinion
In Chinatown, cycling is favored by the young and old, but not always those in between
Upwardly mobile boomers in search of the American dream seem to eschew cycling in favor of driving.
Posted inColumns & Opinion
Illinois pastors don’t deserve exemption from conversion therapy ban
Conversion therapy aimed at “curing” queer kids is harmful, fraudulent, and discredited, no matter who’s practicing it.
Posted inMusic
Gossip Wolf premieres Soft Candy’s new garage-psych single
Gossip Wolf premieres Soft Candy’s new garage-psych single, the 3 Yards Bangin’ House Fest returns to the southeast side, and more.