This summer, DePaul Art Museum hosted “Remaking the Exceptional,” a group exhibition curated by artist and activists Aaron Hughes and Amber Ginsburg that explored the similarities between survivors of torture at the Guantánamo Bay detention camp and survivors of police torture in Chicago. This evening, Ginsburg and fellow activists celebrate the release of Remaking the […]
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Live lit keeps the story circles unbroken
As Write Club turns ten, founder Ian Belknap looks at the current state of the art in Chicago.
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The Chicago Moth StorySlam and more of the best things to do in Chicago this week
A reading from The Selfie Generation, the literary bout Write Club, and more goings-on January 15-18
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Things to do in Chicago: Bang Bang Pie dinner, a reflection on Obama, and more
Gender in the Old-Time Saloon, Write Club, and more happenings from January 9-12
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Chicago Chef Week, Lyra Hill, and more to do during the next few days
Shout Your Abortion, Josh Rosenthal, and more happenings from April 18-21.
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Reader’s Agenda Tue 5/20: Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration, Write Club, and Nazoranai
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Tuesday, May 20
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With Late Night at Garage Rep, Steppenwolf returns to its roots
Late Night at Garage Rep, Steppenwolf’s eclectic new weekly series, features up-and-coming Chicago artists.
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Write Club composes typewritten letters of love and hate
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, two writers will produce a special missive just for you.
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Reader’s Agenda Fri 2/7: Love Is Love, Thalia Zedek, and an abundance of auto shows
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Friday, February 7
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The storytelling tribes assemble for Fillet of Solo
The Fillet of Solo festival returns, featuring 13 storytelling collectives and ten independent performers.
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This week’s Culture Vultures recommend:
Chicagoans recommend Behind the Beautiful Forevers, the Encyclopedia Show, and the Upstairs Gallery.
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Reader’s Agenda Mon 1/7: Movieoke, Write Club, and First Mondays
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Monday, January 7, 2013
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The Fillet of Solo festival is back
The Fillet of Solo storytelling festival is back