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- Arts & Culture, Book Review Feb 1, 2021
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Theorem is more than a book of poetry
Evoking memory and mystery, two artists collaborate on an art piece.
- City Life, Public Service Announcement Nov 20, 2020
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Transgender Day of Remembrance ensures we don't forget
Upcoming events and distractions from our listings coordinator
- Music, Gig Poster of the Week Oct 7, 2020
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Let the bird take the wheel on the gig poster of the week
This week’s featured gig poster was created by Chicagoland graphic designer Mereya Lachel Goetzinger-Blanco, incorporating art by Frederick McDonald.
- City Life, Public Service Announcement Oct 2, 2020
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Get tested and enjoy sweater weather with confidence
Upcoming events and distractions from our listings coordinator
- City Life, Public Service Announcement Sep 25, 2020
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Just got paid
Upcoming events and distractions from our listings coordinator
- City Life, Public Service Announcement Sep 18, 2020
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Benefits, Cold Waves, and makeup
Upcoming events and distractions from our listings coordinator
- Arts & Culture, Art Feature Oct 2, 2019
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When sex work and art work collide
The kinksters, the queers, and the artists who live in both worlds.
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 15, 2018
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Chicago International Film Festival and more of the best things to do in Chicago this week
Pop-Up Magazine's Fall Issue tour and other goings on Mon 10/15-Thu 10/18.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 6, 2018
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You can (almost) buy Wesley Willis’s drawing of Quenchers
Quenchers closes in less than two weeks, but at least until then you can get a print of Wesley Willis's 1991 drawing of the beloved bar.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 23, 2017
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City Council expected to renew ‘sanctuary city’ status, and other Chicago news
Also, two former museum executives want to make the American Sports Museum a reality in Chicago.
- Arts & Culture, Art Feature Dec 28, 2016
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Where progress was made in 2016: In Chicago’s museums
During the past year, the city’s biggest institutions exhibited more overtly political work.
- Arts & Culture, Fall Preview Sep 3, 2016
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Artists Andrew Yang and Christa Donner explore the natural world from the comforts of home
Artists Andrew Yang and Christa Donner offer guided tours of their studios and talk about their work and their process.
- Arts & Culture, Fall Preview Sep 2, 2016
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How a DePaul English professor became an art-history sleuth
Kathleen Rooney wondered why she couldn't find an English translation of Magritte's writings, so she figured out how to release one on her own.
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 4, 2015
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Arc Gallery's 'I Can't Breathe' tackles police violence with art
When the show opened this week, the city was already deep into this exact conversation.
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 17, 2015
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A north-side bodega has become a gallery of food-packaging collages
Kim's Corner Food owner Thomas Kong makes art from trash.
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 14, 2015
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John Hancock Center's ground floor now offers its own sort of view
The iconic Chicago building’s lobby has become an attraction all its own thanks to Wolfgang Buttress's dazzling installation.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 3, 2014
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Night of Broken Pages celebrates the release of a new visual art book for local musicians
Extreme noise musicians Ted Sweeney and Omar Gonzalez celebrate the release of their first book with a launch party this Saturday.
- Arts & Culture, Performing Arts Feature May 7, 2013
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The art of disability on display at Bodies of Work
The festival puts people with disabilities on the stage, on the screen, behind the mike, and—just as importantly—in the audience.
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 3, 2012
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The longitudes and latitudes of 'Local Metrics': An interview with artist Eliza Myrie
A look at the "Local Metrics: Majeed, Mooses, Myrie" exhibition at the U. of C.
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 29, 2011
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John Herndon continues to be amazing
Tortoise drummer expands into giving insanely brilliant tattoos
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 21, 2011
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Artist's del Valle Mural Channels Twitter
Barack Obama had Shepard Fairey. Miguel del Valle has Maya Escobar.
- Blogs, Bleader Sep 24, 2010
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Evening Art: Picasso, Golub, Basquiat
Three notable documentary profiles of painters screen this week.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 22, 2010
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6/22 — Free Talk on Queer Zines
Christopher Wilde talks about the history and culture of queer zines at the Center on Halsted.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 19, 2010
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Peter Brötzmann, Visual Artist
German reedist Peter Brötzmann rolls into town for an exhibition of new visual art at Corbett vs. Dempsey (opening with a reception tonight) and a Wednesday concert at the Hideout.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 5, 2009
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You Shoot: Mum at Logan Square Auditorium
Cello!
