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Home » Year in Review 2016

Tag: Year in Review 2016

Posted inBlogs

Stuff we read—and liked!—in 2016

by Aimee Levitt December 29, 2016August 18, 2021

A list of the books that surprised, enlightened, and delighted Reader reviewers

Posted inArts & Culture

Where progress was made in 2016: In Chicago’s museums

by Tal Rosenberg December 28, 2016August 18, 2021

During the past year, the city’s biggest institutions exhibited more overtly political work.

Posted inFilm

The best films of 2016

by J.R. Jones December 22, 2016August 18, 2021

The Reader’s J.R. Jones picks his favorite movies of the year.

Posted inArts & Culture

The year in Chicago bookstores

by Aimee Levitt December 21, 2016August 18, 2021

Amazon is coming, but the indies have built a true community for the city’s readers

Posted inFood & Drink

The best new Chicago restaurants of 2016

by Mike Sula December 21, 2016August 18, 2021

How Mike Sula spent the year eating the pain away

Posted inColumns & Opinion

Ten surprising stories from the year in Chicago culture

by Deanna Isaacs December 21, 2016August 18, 2021

From Theater on the Lake to spaceship on the park, 2016 was a weird time in the city.

Posted inArts & Culture

2016 was the year of women in comedy

by Brianna Wellen December 21, 2016August 18, 2021

More than ever it’s important to recognize the women who stand out among bland stand-ups.

Posted inArts & Culture

2016 in theater was wildly convulsive on- and offstage

by Tony Adler December 21, 2016August 18, 2021

Controversies over abuse, alleged druggings, and “whitewashing” roiled even as Shakespeare 400 Chicago soared.

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