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Music, Music Feature Jan 6, 2021
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In 1971 the Reader’s free classifieds hosted a future folk star

Music discovery has changed a lot in 50 years, but the Reader is still around—and so is Bonnie Koloc.
- By Salem Collo-Julin
- Tags: Music Feature, Bonnie Koloc, Old Town School of Folk Music, music venue, COVID-19, music venues, 50th anniversary, folk music, Old Town, John Prine, After All ThisTime, Earl of Old Town, Fifth Peg, Angel From Montgomery, Ed Holstein, Jazzman, Studs Terkel, Chicago Reader, classifieds, 1971, Video

Music, Gig Poster of the Week Nov 27, 2020
Singing with Grace on the gig poster of the week

This week's featured gig poster was created by Chicago artist and musician Erin Page.
- By Salem Collo-Julin
- Tags: Gig Poster of the Week, gig poster, gig poster of the week, concerts, Erin Page, Uncommon Ground, Reivers, fundraisers, NIVA, GoFundMe, Grace, CIVL, concert posters, music venues

Music, Gig Poster of the Week Sep 9, 2020
Fire safety tips from Troubled Hubble on the gig poster of the week

This week’s featured gig poster was created by local writer and designer Brian Shamie.
- By Salem Collo-Julin
- Tags: Gig Poster of the Week, gig poster, gig poster of the week, CIVL, Chicago Independent Venue League, Brian Shamie, Chicago Sound Check, Troubled Hubble, Subterranean, fire, 14,000 Things to Be Happy About, reunion, concerts, concert posters, music venues

Music, Gig Poster of the Week May 13, 2020
Patti Smith makes her south-side debut on the (fantasy) gig poster of the week

This week’s featured gig poster was created by Chicago artist Daniel Williams.
- By Salem Collo-Julin
- Tags: Gig Poster of the Week, HIAS, Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, Patti Smith, Peoples Theatre, Back of the Yards, Stockyards, Daniel Williams, gig poster of the week, gig poster, posters, concerts, concert flyers, fantasy gig poster, quarantine, pandemic, CIVL, record stores, venues, fundraisers, donations, music venues

Music, Gig Poster of the Week Apr 1, 2020
Plants love DeBarge on the gig poster of the week

Actual gigs are on hold, of course, so the Reader wants your posters for fantasy concerts!
- By Salem Collo-Julin
- Tags: Gig Poster of the Week, bands, concert poster, concerts, coronavirus, COVID-19, fundraiser, gig poster, gig poster of the week, gig posters, gigs, Lounge Ax, music venues, musicians, plants, quarantine, record stores, singing

Blogs, Bleader Feb 8, 2017
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‘Obama Day’ could become a holiday in Illinois, and other Chicago news

Also, Forrest Claypool accuses Rauner of "acting like Trump."
- By Kate Shepherd
- Tags: News, Did You Read __________?, Chicago, Barack Obama, Illinois General Assembly, Illinois, Lisa Madigan, immigration issues, Bruce Rauner, Donald Trump, Chicago Public Schools, Forrest Claypool, Rahm Emanuel, Congress, Democratic Party, Republican Party, Stanford University, Double Door, music venues, music, restaurant openings, pizza, Italy, Rome, Video

Blogs, Bleader Feb 7, 2017
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Red-light traffic camera firm will pay the city $20 million to settle bribery lawsuit, and other Chicago news

Also, the Double Door was evicted from its iconic Wicker Park location Monday.
- By Kate Shepherd
- Tags: News, Did You Read __________?, Chicago, Redflex, red-light cameras, Double Door, music, music venues, University of Chicago, Donald Trump, Steve Bannon, Lyft, ride sharing, Lady Gaga, Wrigley Field, Tao Group, Four Corners Tavern Group, nightclubs, restaurant openings, Video

Blogs, Bleader Oct 19, 2016
Police plan hiring process for 970 new officers over the next two years, and other Chicago news

Also, hundreds of people protest Donald Trump's comments about women outside the Trump Tower.
- By Kate Shepherd
- Tags: News, Did You Read __________?, Chicago Police Department, Donald Trump, Election 2016, Trump International Hotel and Tower, John Fritchey, music, live music, music venues, Cook County, gun violence, travel

Best of Chicago, Music & Nightlife Jun 19, 2013
Readers' Poll
Best Music Venue

Empty Bottle
- Tags: Music & Nightlife, Best of Chicago 2013, Empty Bottle, music venues, Lincoln Hall, Readers' Poll

Best of Chicago, Music & Nightlife Jun 19, 2013
Critics' Picks
Best New Venue

Constellation
- By Bill Meyer
- Tags: Music & Nightlife, Best of Chicago 2013, music venues, Goose Island Beer Company, beer, Going Dutch, Links Hall, Pitchfork Music Festival, Mike Reed, jazz, experimental music, classical music, Peter Margasak, dance, Ayako Kato, bars, sound systems, electroacoustic music, Constellation, Critics' Picks

Blogs, Bleader Aug 6, 2009
The Schubas Empire? Step One
- By Miles Raymer
- Tags: Crickets, Music, Schubas, 3 Penny, Lounge Ax, Greg Kot, Lincoln Hall, clubs, music venues

Blogs, Bleader Oct 9, 2008
The Morse Theatre in Rogers Park opens tonight

Hard bop drummer Winard Harper opens the Morse Theatre in Rogers Park tonight.
- By Peter Margasak
- Tags: Music, Post No Bills, music venues, Jazz music, Morse Theater, Winard Harper

Blogs, Bleader Jul 3, 2007
HotHouse passes with Zohar

Say goodbye to HotHouse with a Baron Cohen.
- By Monica Kendrick
- Tags: Music, Crickets, HotHouse, Zohar, Erran Baron Cohen, music venues

Music, Music Sidebar Apr 11, 1996
A Cloud Over Clubland
- By Bill Wyman
- Tags: Music Sidebar, Hitsville, Lounge Ax, music venues, noise complaints, Sue Miller, Julia Adams, Winston Mardis, Charles Bernardini, PPA licenses, Public Place of Amusement licenses, zoning

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In 1971 the Reader’s free classifieds hosted a future folk star

Music discovery has changed a lot in 50 years, but the Reader is still around—and so is Bonnie Koloc.

Singing with Grace on the gig poster of the week

This week's featured gig poster was created by Chicago artist and musician Erin Page.

Fire safety tips from Troubled Hubble on the gig poster of the week

This week’s featured gig poster was created by local writer and designer Brian Shamie.

Patti Smith makes her south-side debut on the (fantasy) gig poster of the week

This week’s featured gig poster was created by Chicago artist Daniel Williams.

Plants love DeBarge on the gig poster of the week

Actual gigs are on hold, of course, so the Reader wants your posters for fantasy concerts!

Video
‘Obama Day’ could become a holiday in Illinois, and other Chicago news

Also, Forrest Claypool accuses Rauner of "acting like Trump."

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Red-light traffic camera firm will pay the city $20 million to settle bribery lawsuit, and other Chicago news

Also, the Double Door was evicted from its iconic Wicker Park location Monday.

Police plan hiring process for 970 new officers over the next two years, and other Chicago news

Also, hundreds of people protest Donald Trump's comments about women outside the Trump Tower.

Readers' Poll
Best Music Venue

Empty Bottle

Critics' Picks
Best New Venue

Constellation

The Schubas Empire? Step One

The Morse Theatre in Rogers Park opens tonight

Hard bop drummer Winard Harper opens the Morse Theatre in Rogers Park tonight.

HotHouse passes with Zohar

Say goodbye to HotHouse with a Baron Cohen.

A Cloud Over Clubland

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Music discovery has changed a lot in 50 years, but the Reader is still around—and so is Bonnie Koloc.

This week's featured gig poster was created by Chicago artist and musician Erin Page.

This week’s featured gig poster was created by local writer and designer Brian Shamie.

This week’s featured gig poster was created by Chicago artist Daniel Williams.

Actual gigs are on hold, of course, so the Reader wants your posters for fantasy concerts!

Also, Forrest Claypool accuses Rauner of "acting like Trump."

Also, the Double Door was evicted from its iconic Wicker Park location Monday.

Also, hundreds of people protest Donald Trump's comments about women outside the Trump Tower.

Empty Bottle

Constellation

Hard bop drummer Winard Harper opens the Morse Theatre in Rogers Park tonight.

Say goodbye to HotHouse with a Baron Cohen.

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