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"Art is what I'm meant to do," KeiyaA says. "But I also want this to be a way for me to build a strong foundation and legacy that doesn't have to be attached to me working for somebody else."
Posted inMusic

KeiyaA levels up even with live music shut down

by Teresa Xie February 10, 2021August 18, 2021

Chicago-born singer-songwriter KeiyaA beat the odds by turning her debut album, Forever, Ya Girl, into a multidimensional artwork.

Posted inMusic

What turns kids punk?

by Leor Galil January 14, 2020August 18, 2021

The new musical Verböten uses the story of Jason Narducy’s forgotten early-80s band to talk about the power of subculture.

Posted inBlogs

Two 2015 solo albums make the best case for pianist Uwe Oberg

by Peter Margasak January 8, 2016August 18, 2021

German improvising pianist Uwe Oberg has been firing on all cylinders lately.

Posted inBlogs

Notre Dame’s Father Hesburgh liked going to the office

by Michael Miner March 1, 2015August 18, 2021

Father Hesburgh worked to the end.

Out in Oak Park, Steve James has cultivated an unassuming life—one that reflects his approach to filmmaking.
Posted inFilm

Reluctant auteur Steve James on life and Life Itself

by Ben Sachs July 2, 2014August 18, 2021

Acclaimed documentary filmmaker Steve James discusses his life in the Chicago suburbs and his new film on Roger Ebert, Life Itself.

Posted inBlogs

New sounds from Seval’s Sofia Jernberg and Emil Strandberg

by Peter Margasak November 6, 2013August 19, 2021

The Swedish musicians in town this week for the Umbrella Music Festival have been busy outside of Seval

Posted inBlogs

The Reader is looking for fall interns. Yay!

by Asher Klein August 8, 2012August 19, 2021

We want you! to apply for a fall internship (if you’re a hardworking student with pretty decent experience etc etc)

Posted inBlogs

Memo to women: freeze your eggs or else

by Kate Schmidt July 13, 2012August 19, 2021

“Having it all” is itself pushing 40, you know

Posted inArts & Culture

Fiction Issue 2012: “The Gentle Grift”

by Tim Chapman January 12, 2012August 19, 2021

Pure Fiction: “The Gentle Grift”

Posted inBlogs

Why People Slack Off

by Lauri Apple June 24, 2011August 19, 2021

Why you can’t get things done.

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