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Home » Vol. 48 No. 26 » Page 2

Tag: Vol. 48 No. 26

Issue of Apr. 4 – 10, 2019

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About this week’s cover

by Reader staff April 4, 2019August 18, 2021

Our cover illustration is by Danielle Deley. For more of Deley’s work, go to www.danielledeley.com.  v

Posted inMusic

John Cage’s treasures are hiding in plain sight

by Justin Curto April 4, 2019August 18, 2021

The largest single archive devoted to influential experimental composer John Cage lives in a library at Northwestern—and it goes a lot deeper than its famous Beatles lyric sheets.

Posted inCity Life

Kickin’ it

by Isa Giallorenzo April 4, 2019August 18, 2021

A rapper’s style starts with his shoes.

Posted inArts & Culture

Sideshow Theatre goes into the heart of The Ridiculous Darkness

by Kerry Reid April 4, 2019August 18, 2021

The horror! The horror!

Posted inArts & Culture

Yen shows two neglected teenagers struggling to grow up

by Dmitry Samarov April 4, 2019August 18, 2021

It starts as grotesque comedy but ends in tragedy.

Posted inFood & Drink

Armed with family recipes, Masa Madre takes on Passover

by Aimee Levitt April 4, 2019August 18, 2021

The Pilsen bakery blends traditional Jewish and Mexican flavors—this time without flour.

Posted inArts & Culture

Who’s The Worst Mother in the World?

by Marissa Oberlander April 4, 2019August 18, 2021

Halcyon Theatre goes beyond mommy issues to examine three complicated women.

Posted inColumns & Opinion

Can you trust a newspaper that spells “were” with an apostrophe?

by Michael Miner April 3, 2019August 18, 2021

A fine Tribune story is marred by editing oversights.

Posted inArts & Culture

Writers Theatre strips down A Number to its absorbing essentials

by Jack Helbig April 3, 2019August 18, 2021

Robin Witt’s production takes a somber tone, downplaying the comic turns.

Posted inArts & Culture

Anastasia recreates the animated feature with fewer animals and more Bolsheviks

by Irene Hsiao April 3, 2019August 18, 2021

It’s as pretty as a pastry.

Posted inArts & Culture

Despite the legally mandated nudity, there’s no happily-ever-after in Afterglow

by Dan Jakes April 3, 2019August 18, 2021

“No one ever wrote a fairy tale about polyamory!”

Posted inMusic

A streetlight shines in two worlds on the gig poster of the week

by Salem Collo-Julin April 3, 2019August 18, 2021

This week’s featured gig poster was designed by local painter and designer Trek Matthews.

Posted inColumns & Opinion

UIC grad students strike for better pay

by Deanna Isaacs April 3, 2019August 18, 2021

“We can’t pay rent or buy food with a tuition waiver.”

Posted inNews & Politics

Live: Back Room Deal runoff edition

by Maya Dukmasova and Ben Joravsky April 2, 2019August 18, 2021

Watch the returns roll in with political reporters and podcasters Maya Dukmasova and Ben Joravsky. And if you’re in Bridgeport, swing by and see them at Marz Community Brewing.

Posted inMusic

John Corbett celebrates his latest book with free barbecue and fantastic bands

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil April 2, 2019August 18, 2021

John Corbett celebrates his latest book with free barbecue and fantastic bands, self-described “Bruce jazz” trio Poplife play a farewell-for-now show, and more.

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