Tag: Arts

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Reviving Firebrand: Chicago Reader’s Latest Endeavor

In the midst of the chaos following the election results, Harmony France, the co-founder of Firebrand Theatre Company, reached out to share some exciting...
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Hubbard Street’s Fall Series: Fosse, Verdon, and More – Chicago Reader

The Hubbard Street Dance Chicago's 47th season Fall Series at Steppenwolf was a night to remember, filled with beloved works by renowned choreographers and...
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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...
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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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Unleashing Your Inner Monster: Chicago Reader Review

Your Monster, a film based on writer-director Caroline Lindy's 2019 short film of the same name, tells the story of Laura, played by Melissa...
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Remembering Kris Vire: A Tribute to a Chicago Reader Icon

Kris Vire, a beloved figure in the Chicago theater and arts community, passed away at the age of 47 after battling esophageal and colon...
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Lutenist Jozef van Wissem Scores F.W. Murnau’s Nosferatu – Chicago Reader

Jozef van Wissem, a talented lutenist and composer, has recently released a single titled "The Call of the Deathbird" along with a ten-minute video....
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Exploring Jason Park’s Midwestern Heritage – Chicago Reader Interview

Jason Park, a director from Albany Park, has made a groundbreaking film called Transplant that resonates with medical students due to its accurate portrayal...
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Artists’ Responses to Technology in Chicago: Exploring the Intersection

"The Living End: Painting and Other Technologies, 1970-2020," a new exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, delves into the intersection of...
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The Little Mermaid Musical Review at Drury Lane – Chicago Reader

The vibrant colors of Disney's 1989 film version of The Little Mermaid have come alive in Drury Lane Theatre's production of the story. Ariel,...
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Finding Community at Chicago Filmmakers: Colleen O’Doherty’s Story

Colleen O’Doherty, a relatively new Chicago resident, has found a sense of community and purpose through her involvement with Chicago Filmmakers and the Queer...
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Viewfinder: A Unique Band from Chicago – Music History Review

Plastic Crimewave, also known as Steve Krakow, has been uncovering hidden gems in Chicago's music history through his Secret History of Chicago Music since...
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Chicagoland’s Hottest Merry Men: A Closer Look at the Sexy Side of Chicago Reader

If you're looking for a spicy holiday theater experience to fill the void left by The Buttcracker burlesque, PrideArts has got you covered with...
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Hubbard Street Fall Series: Fosse & Verdon Highlights – Chicago Reader

The Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Fall Series at Steppenwolf brought together a collection of beloved works by renowned choreographers and featured the highly anticipated...
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Creating a Wordless Hamlet: Robert Lepage’s Innovative Approach

Shakespeare's iconic play "Hamlet" has been reimagined in various innovative ways in Chicago in 2024. From Eddie Izzard's one-person interpretation to Red Theater's stripped-down...
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Buddy Calamity in The Moviegoer – Chicago Reader Review

The Moviegoer is a film enthusiast's journal, capturing the essence of Chicago's independent and underground film scene.Elaine May's Mikey and Nicky (1976) portrays a...
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Norman W. Long: The Natural Listener – Chicago Reader People Issue 2024

Norman W. Long is a composer and sound artist who found his passion for experimental music while studying at Illinois State University in the...
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Jack McCoy: Founder of Microcinema – People Issue 2024 – Chicago Reader

Jack McCoy, the 28-year-old founder of Sweet Void Cinema, a microcinema in Humboldt Park, has a passion for creating a space for accessible cinema...
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Seitu Hayden: The Wrist, People Issue 2024 – Chicago Reader

Seitu Hayden, a renowned artist and illustrator known for his graphic biographies of Malcolm X and Barack Obama, has had a diverse career that...
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Zel Hizó: Next-gen Zinemaker Spotlight – Chicago Reader 2024

Zel Hizó, a talented ten-year-old zinemaker, is making waves in the Chicago art scene with her creative projects. From zines about Freddie Mercury to...

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