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- Arts & Culture, Art Feature Jan 22, 2021
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Food, health, sleep, and screens: We Series focuses on the essentials
Anything goes during this evening on Twitch.
- Arts & Culture, Theater Review Jan 14, 2021
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Zoo Motel and The Journey take us away from it all
Links Hall and Chicago Shakespeare host two virtual interactive shows on isolation and connection.
- Arts & Culture, Dance Jan 12, 2021
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Examining the white spaces in Chicago dance
A community townhall reaffirms the need for communication and representation.
- Arts & Culture, Dance Dec 18, 2020
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Dance in 2020 explored boundaries away from the stage
In a year of loss, artists found momentum and took care.
- Music, Gossip Wolf Dec 15, 2020
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Hamid Drake and Michael Zerang livestream their traditional solstice duo
Plus: Che Arthur of Pink Avalanche drops two instrumental solo EPs, and reunited posthardcore band Cinco de Gatos finally release an album they recorded in 1995.
- Music, The Secret History of Chicago Music Dec 3, 2020
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Liof Munimula took their play with sound seriously
The Chicago improvising trio’s toolbox included a 42-piece percussion setup, a shortwave rig with a 40-foot antenna, and a subversive sense of humor.
- Arts & Culture, Performing Arts Feature Sep 9, 2020
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96 Hours is popping in lockdown at Links
A livestreamed multidisciplinary festival crosses a wishlist with a treasure hunt.
- Arts & Culture, Dance Aug 12, 2020
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Torchy Brown lights way for Litany
Jenn Freeman (aka Po'Chop) probes femininity, gender, rage, and history in a five-part dance film.
- Arts & Culture, Performing Arts Feature Apr 23, 2020
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When the lively arts go virtual
Two Reader critics talk about digital dance and theater—and other COVID-19 challenges.
- Arts & Culture, Feature Jan 7, 2020
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Charlie Vernon, a 'droll dance warrior,' dies at 66
Remembering the dancer, choreographer, cofounder of Links Hall, and former Reader critic
- Music, Concert Preview Dec 13, 2019
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The 29th annual solstice concerts offer a yearly return or a new annual tradition
- Music, Gossip Wolf Dec 10, 2019
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Psychedelic country collective the Keener Family drop a debut four years in the making
Plus: Dustin Laurenzi’s Snaketime helps Mississippi Records celebrate the music of Moondog, and the Era Footwork Crew bring the stage show In the Wurkz to Links Hall.
- Arts & Culture, Dance Oct 23, 2019
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Marginalia centers on two women and their "ferocious, rambunctious way of being"
Khecari's new duet debuts at Links Hall.
- Music, Music Feature Aug 21, 2019
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Open the Circle teaches footwork because footwork saves lives
This Chicago nonprofit, linked to the Era dance crew, works to spread a local Black subculture that can knit together youth communities.
- Music, Gossip Wolf Jun 19, 2018
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One-man soul factory Phillip-Michael Scales celebrates the new Sinner-Songwriter
Plus: Litebulb of the Era helps fund-raise for the arts nonprofit he’s cofounded, Toastamania brings its DIY collision of rock and wrestling to Subterranean, and more.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 8, 2018
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Ayako Kato creates a radical dance experiment in silence and stillness
"When you have silence and stillness," she says, "you start to sense how movement is precious."
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 4, 2018
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Catalyst Movmnt showcases the experiences of black womyn through dances of their own making
Three recent Columbia College grads bring a program of socially engaged works to Links Hall.
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 8, 2017
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The League's Steve Rannazzisi and more of the best things to do in Chicago this weekend
Trade Routes: A Festival of Artistic Exchange and more events the weekend of Friday 12/8-Sunday 12/10
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 29, 2017
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Links Hall turns trading post for a festival of artistic exchange
Five Chicago-based artists have invited out-of-town guests for a series of joint performances.
- Arts & Culture, Dance Sep 28, 2017
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Molly Shanahan speaks from the gut in Blackbird's Ventriloquy
The dancer-choreographer's latest solo work is fraught with duality.
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 18, 2017
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The Chicago Air and Water Show, the inaugural Tacos y Tamales Festival, and more of the best things to do in Chicago this weekend
The Annoyance Theatre's Sad Clown, Chicago Literary Hall of Fame Induction of Roger Ebert, After Dark at the Art Institute of Chicago, and more to do the weekend of 8/18-8/20.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 15, 2017
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Esoteric Dance Project’s Perspective keeps things simple, funny, and relatable
Brenna Pierson-Tucker and Christopher Tucker's company brings three world premieres to Links Hall.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 30, 2017
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A Langston Hughes birthday celebration, Chicago Voices, and more things to do in Chicago this week
Rhino Poetry, Drive-By Truckers, and more happenings from January 30-February 2.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 6, 2017
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A Gwendolyn Brooks celebration, Fact-checking in the Age of Trumpism, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend
Ian’s Party, The Interview Show viewing party, and more happenings from January 6-8.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 14, 2016
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Links Hall cofounder Bob Eisen celebrates his 70th birthday with a performance and party tonight
"Past, Past, Present" includes three works reflective of the venue's past, present, and future.