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Home » Vol. 46 No. 52

Tag: Vol. 46 No. 52

Issue of Oct. 5 – 11, 2017

Posted inBlogs

Dad’s vinyl collection sparks the beginning of an obsession for this ‘disco folk’ girl

by Isa Giallorenzo November 2, 2017August 18, 2021

Sara Basgall gets her fashion inspiration from the 60s, 70s, and Turkish psych.

Posted inBlogs

Sparking controversy with a pair of leafy pants

by Isa Giallorenzo October 30, 2017August 18, 2021

A Columbia film student is happy to wear whatever she wants.

Posted inBlogs

Nothing says ‘new love’ like a borrowed sweatshirt

by Isa Giallorenzo October 19, 2017August 18, 2021

Kayla Garcia keeps warm with her “kinda boyfriend’s” threads.

Posted inBlogs

How Jon Langford’s Four Lost Souls found a second home in Muscle Shoals, Alabama

by Joshua Miller October 9, 2017August 18, 2021

Four Lost Souls—Jon Langford, Tawny Newsome, John Szymanski, and Bethany Thomas—celebrate their new album on Wednesday at the Hideout.

Posted inBlogs

Found Footage Festival, Chicago Marathon, Music Box of Horrors, and more of the best things to do in Chicago this weekend

by Steve Heisler October 6, 2017August 18, 2021

Steve Martin and Martin Short at the Chicago Theatre, and more happenings from October 6-8

Posted inBlogs

Revisit the glory days of radical chic with Jean-Luc Godard’s La Chinoise and Le Gai Savoir

by Ben Sachs October 6, 2017August 18, 2021

Two films from a transformative period in the director’s career screen this week at the Gene Siskel Film Center.

Posted inBlogs

See what updated normcore looks like

by Isa Giallorenzo October 6, 2017August 18, 2021

Visual artist and B-boy keeps it basic yet contemporary with oversize pants he altered himself and fastened with a cord.

Posted inBlogs

Stephen Paddock rented two Michigan Avenue hotel rooms overlooking Lollapalooza but never showed up, and other Chicago news

by Kate Shepherd October 6, 2017August 18, 2021

Also, Cubs home playoff tickets are the most expensive in the MLB..

Posted inBlogs

Marc Bamuthi Joseph brings his futbol-themed ‘freedom suite’ to the MCA

by Oliver Sava October 5, 2017August 18, 2021

Inspired by a trip to Africa prior to the 2010 World Cup, /peh-LO-tah/ explores the global and personal impact of soccer.

Posted inReader

Print Issue of October 5, 2017

by Chicago Reader October 5, 2017August 18, 2021

Volume 47, Number 1

Posted inBlogs

Apocalyptic party rockers the Velcro Lewis Group preach their truth on the new Amnesia Haze

by Jamie Ludwig October 5, 2017August 18, 2021

The Velcro Lewis Group premiere the politically charged Amnesia Haze with the Reader today and play a show at the Hideout to celebrate on Sunday.

Posted inFilm

In Frederick Wiseman’s Ex Libris, the public library is still a laboratory of democracy

by J.R. Jones October 5, 2017August 18, 2021

The legendary documentary maker dives headfirst into the New York public library system.

Posted inArts & Culture

Can Ashley Wheater sustain the Joffrey’s success?

by Miriam Finder Annenberg October 5, 2017August 18, 2021

The choreographer celebrates ten years as artistic director of the dance company. What might the next decade have in store?

Posted inBlogs

ACLU of Illinois sues for federal oversight of CPD reforms, and other Chicago news

by Kate Shepherd October 5, 2017August 18, 2021

Also, the Blackhawks allowed Bryan Bickell to retire as a Blackhawk with a one-day contract.

Posted inArts & Culture

Becky Shaw, Fun Home, and nine more notable new stage shows

by Chicago Reader October 4, 2017August 18, 2021

A black comedy at Windy City Playhouse and a black musical at Victory Gardens are among this week’s best bets.

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