Tag: Chicago

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Shedd Aquarium Workers Vote to Unionize – Chicago Reader

Rachel Berey-Wingate, a 24-year-old employee at Shedd Aquarium, shares her experience working at the aquarium without a union. She started her journey making $15.40...
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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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Carnage for Christmas: Chicago Reader Review and Analysis

It has been a challenging year for trans rights, but a promising one for trans cinema. The power of seeing a film in a...
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Discover the Blooming Secret Garden at Theo – Chicago Reader

I came across Frances Hodgson Burnett’s 1911 novel The Secret Garden many years after it was first published, and the story about a troubled...
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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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Exploring Laura Yee’s Chinese Mom Kitchen Pop-Up in Chicago – A Unique Culinary Experiment

Laura Yee, a veteran food journalist and editor, recently launched her own baking business, Chinese Mom Kitchen, after receiving an invitation from Urban Belly...
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Exploring Experimental Fantasias in The Moviegoer – Chicago Reader

The Moviegoer is a diary of a local film enthusiast who explores the best of Chicago's independent and underground film scene. Experimental cinema is...
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Vanessa German’s Logan Center Exhibition: A Must-See in Chicago

Vanessa German, a Pittsburgh/Asheville-based artist, recently held a solo exhibition at the Logan Center Gallery in Chicago. The exhibition, titled “At the end of...
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Exploring the Black and Blue Culture in Chicago – Chicago Reader

The opera "Blue," currently showing at Lyric Opera, brings to light the complexities of race and policing in contemporary America. Commissioned in 2015 by...
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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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The Return of He: A Chicago Reader’s Guide to His Comeback

The man in power is an entitled rich dude with a blond pompadour, a loose relationship with the truth, and a stunning wife that...
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Community-Centric Cariño Festival de Cine: A Celebration in Chicago

Zedrick “Cariño” Alfredo Aurelio was not known as a filmmaker, but his impact on the filmmaking community was far greater than that title. He...
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Explore the Ultimate Chicago Reader List: Must-Reads, Hotspots, and Events

Writers Theatre's latest production of Every Brilliant Thing, starring Jessie Fisher and directed by Kimberly Senior, offers a powerful and timely exploration of the...
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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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Exploring Chicago’s Death’s Door Distillery: A Bright Beam of Light

Years ago, a lighthouse stood tall on a mysterious island in Lake Michigan, guiding sailors through a treacherous passage known as Death's Door. The...
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Homocore Music Scene in Chicago: A Deep Dive

Kevin Sparrow's latest creation, Sofa King Queer, is making waves in the Chicago homocore music scene. Directed by JD Caudill, this pop-punk musical features...
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Sparkling Holiday Events in Chicago: A Festive Guide to Celebrating

White Christmas at Marriott Theatre is a holiday classic that brings comfort and joy to audiences. While the story may not be groundbreaking, the...
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Bin Chen: A Solar-Cell Chemist Making Waves – Chicago Reader 2024

Bin Chen, a 33-year-old research associate professor at Northwestern University, is making waves in the field of renewable energy. Leading a team of 30...