Photography: Lisa Predko; art direction: Jamie Ramsay; assisting: Brian Gladkowski; retouching: Sarah Crump Category illustrations: Tracy J. Lee. For more of Lee’s work, go to tracyjlee.com. Cover Model: Janaya Greene, Reader social media coordinator Headband courtesy Jasmine Kwong City Life Model: Patti Flynn, Reader sales director Green Line train, Cloud Gate bank, World’s Tallest Buildings magnet […]
Tag: Vol. 49 No. 6
Issue of November 7, 2019
Best of Chicago
Posted inArts & Culture
With The Topeka School Ben Lerner comes full circle
Viewing his latest novel as both the prequel to and the conclusion of his novel trilogy helped the celebrated author find a way to write it.
Posted inArts & Culture
Survivors speak out
In its fifth year, Surviving the Mic continues to provide a place for survivors of sexual harm to tell their stories in their own words.
Posted inFood & Drink
Travel the Maggi galaxy with Antoni Miralda
The Spanish food artist has a vast collection of Maggibilia.
Posted inMusic
Saving civilization with Jaz Coleman of Killing Joke
At Killing Joke’s Chicago show, front man Jaz Coleman talks esoteric philosophy, touring with Tool, and his new symphonic album.
Posted inArts & Culture
Earth to Kenzie has a message: kids are homeless too
There are three public performances of Lyric’s new children’s opera this weekend.
Posted inFilm
Harriet is the heroic biopic Harriet Tubman deserves
The fast-paced feature is a satisfying blend of history and action.
Posted inNews & Politics
New data portal documents developers’ compliance with affordable housing rules
Chicago’s Department of Housing takes a major step toward transparency.
Posted inArts & Culture
TimeLine uncovers a “lost” play from 1912 with Rutherford and Son
Githa Sowerby’s tale of a grasping patriarchal capitalist still has resonance today.
Posted inArts & Culture
Keely and Du confuses torture porn with social commentary
Jane Martin’s story of a pregnant rape victim kidnapped by antichoice extremists wallows in both-sidesism.
Posted inBest of Chicago
Best dance studio
Joffrey Academy Runner-Up Gus Giordano Dance School Finalists: Glenwood Dance Studio, Joel Hall Dance Center
Posted inBest of Chicago
Best new poetry collection by a Chicagoan
Even the Saints Audition by Raych Jackson
Posted inBest of Chicago
Best adult bookstore
Pleasure Chest Runner-Up Ram Bookstore Finalists: Lover’s Playground (previously Frenchy’s), Te-Jays Adult Books
