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Tag: Year in Review 2016
Posted inArts & Culture
Where progress was made in 2016: In Chicago’s museums
During the past year, the city’s biggest institutions exhibited more overtly political work.
Posted inArts & Culture
The year in Chicago bookstores
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
How Mike Sula spent the year eating the pain away
Posted inColumns & Opinion
Ten surprising stories from the year in Chicago culture
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
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
Controversies over abuse, alleged druggings, and “whitewashing” roiled even as Shakespeare 400 Chicago soared.