The Story of 400 Years: Inspiring Hope Through the Black Experience in Chicago
Isaiah Collier, a talented saxophonist and composer from Chicago, has brought his vision to life with The Story of 400 Years. This multimedia production...
Coalesce Metalcore Icons Return Older & Wiser – Chicago Reader
In the early 2000s, when I first discovered hardcore music, I heard stories about the legendary metalcore band Coalesce and their intense live performances....
Robert Hood Brings Detroit Techno Spirit of Resistance to Smart Bar Chicago
The story of Robert Hood and his Underground Resistance cofounders, Jeff Mills and “Mad” Mike Banks, is one that celebrates the Detroit techno spirit...
WGCI Big Jam: Street-Rap Royalty at Wintrust Arena – Chicago Reader
The WGCI Big Jam, an event hosted by Chicago's hip-hop station, is bringing together some of the biggest names in rap to celebrate the...
Exploring Pharmakon’s Human-Made Havoc on Maggot Mass – Chicago Reader
Pharmakon, the power-electronics artist known for creating bristling, textural chaos, has been exploring the concept of duality through her music for 17 years. Under...
ML Buch’s Suntub: A Familiar Album – Chicago Reader Review
ML Buch's upcoming performance at Thalia Hall is set to be a captivating experience for fans of her latest album, Suntub. The album, released...
The Evolution of Scrooge: A Modern Take on the Classic Tale
Jessica Thebus’s staging of the Goodman’s A Christmas Carol this year features some notable changes that offer a modern take on the classic tale....
Exploring Eastland Disaster: Chicago Reader’s Coverage of Historic Tragedy
The Neo-Futurists have a history of incorporating personal stories with historical events in their performances. In their latest show, Switchboard, currently running at the...
Exploring Chicago Reader Volume 54: News, Reviews, and Events
The latest issue of the Chicago Reader, Volume 54, is filled with news, reviews, and events happening in the city. The Chicago Reader Staff...
Silly Scottish Play Shenanigans in Chicago – A Comedy of Errors
Joe Janes's production of Macbeth by the Sea takes a comedic twist on Shakespeare's classic tragedy. Set at the "Happy Heart Seaside Resort," the...
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