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Home » Vol. 47 No. 50

Tag: Vol. 47 No. 50

Vol. 47, No. 50

Issue of Sep. 20 – 26, 2018

Posted inNews & Politics

Once a street gang, then a political collective, the Young Lords celebrate 50 years with a symposium at DePaul

by Kerry Cardoza September 21, 2018August 18, 2021

“We’re not from Humboldt Park or Lincoln Park, we’re Puerto Ricans.”

Posted inReader

Print issue of September 20, 2018

by Chicago Reader September 20, 2018August 18, 2021

Volume 47, Number 50

Posted inArts & Culture

All the best things happen in fall

by Chicago Reader September 20, 2018August 18, 2021

An autumn of riches

Posted inFood & Drink

River North barstaurant Good Measure marks the return of talented chef Matt Troost

by Mike Sula September 20, 2018August 18, 2021

But the short menu offers just a glimpse of the chef’s unique talents—for now.

Posted inFood & Drink

Cider doughnut season is upon us

by Aimee Levitt September 20, 2018August 18, 2021

Bring on the fall pastries featuring apples and pears.

Posted inArts & Culture

Even after a century, Arms and the Man can still bring the laughs

by Max Maller September 20, 2018August 18, 2021

City Lit Theater’s production highlights the genius of George Bernard Shaw.

Posted inArts & Culture

These Shining Lives tells the true story of the ‘Radium Girls’ of Ottawa, Illinois

by Marissa Oberlander September 20, 2018August 18, 2021

The one-act is heavy-handed but accurate.

Posted inArts & Culture

Odessa tries to shed some light, but only ends up going in circles

by Dmitry Samarov September 20, 2018August 18, 2021

The production’s motivation and accents disappoint.

Posted inFilm

This Is Us creator Dan Fogelman’s new film Life Itself works familiar territory—and tear ducts

by Andrea Gronvall September 20, 2018August 18, 2021

But how does a complicated multigenerational tale with dramatic plot twists translate to the two-hour movie format?

Posted inArts & Culture

Nick and Zoe wallows in a young man’s angst—and pride in his ability to perform cunnilingus

by Dan Jakes September 20, 2018August 18, 2021

The two-hander is extremely one-sided.

Posted inArts & Culture

Lifeline Theatre’s Frankenstein reduces Mary Shelley’s cosmic struggle to a therapy session

by Tony Adler September 20, 2018August 18, 2021

It fails to pay tribute to the big questions raised by the classic novel celebrating its bicentennial this year.

Posted inArts & Culture

The Harvest Chicago Contemporary Dance Festival takes the pulse of the performing arts

by Irene Hsiao September 20, 2018August 18, 2021

“The strife and challenges in the world are being reflected on stage.”

Posted inFilm

The Reeling Film Festival is back for its 36th year, this time featuring unconventional and experimental films

by Cody Corrall September 20, 2018August 18, 2021

There’s more to queer cinema than the coming-out story.

Posted inArts & Culture

The Mid-Autumn Festival gives Chinese ex-pats a piece of home.

by Sue Kwong September 20, 2018August 18, 2021

Ceremonial celebrations include lantern lighting and storytelling.

Posted inFood & Drink

At the Say Cheese Fest restaurants vie for the coveted ‘Big Cheese’ prize

by Brianna Wellen September 19, 2018August 18, 2021

It’s a dairy lover’s dream come true.

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