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, Dec 3, 2012
Smell-o-vision replaces television?!
How unexpected odors can enhance our experience of a film
by Ben Sachs
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, Oct 4, 2012
Friday night: take pictures for Tamms inmates
An art project for inmates in Illinois's only supermax prison coincides with a new exhibition at the School of the Art Institute
by Sam Worley
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by Drew Hunt
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Deanna Isaacs on Culture
, Apr 23, 2012
'Trouble':
Nicholas Sistler channels Kinsey porn
Unspeakable pockets of life find their voice in a new exhibit at Firecat
by Deanna Isaacs
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, Apr 11, 2012
Fashioning the Object
The Art Institute hosts a new fashion-related exhibition.
by Heather Kenny
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, Mar 21, 2012
Details on SAIC's annual bash
This year's benefit has a decidedly New York-ified air.
by Heather Kenny
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, Feb 23, 2012
Saying good-bye to George Kuchar
A preview of two upcoming screenings devoted to George Kuchar
by Ben Sachs
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, Nov 7, 2011
Accessories by Anke Loh
A local designer known for experimentation opens an online store.
by Heather Kenny
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, Nov 3, 2011
Markopoulos Unbound
Gene Siskel Film Center presents a rare screening of the second segment from Gregory Markopoulos's avant-garde cycle
Eniaios
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by J.R. Jones
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, Nov 1, 2011
Ask no small questions
Cosmologist and astrophysicist John C. Mather explains the universe in this year's Brinson lecture at the School of the Art Institute.
by Sam Worley
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, Oct 21, 2011
Student designs at Dress Code
Dramatic weather outside mirrored the dramatic designs within.
by Heather Kenny
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Illinois Institute of Art
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International Academy of Design & Technology
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, Oct 6, 2011
Three Beats: Cabdriver Dmitry Samarov exhibits his sketches of shows
Plus: Cornetist Josh Berman and his new quartet, and Priority Male taps garage rockers the Keggs for a vinyl reissue
by Leor Galil, Peter Margasak, and Miles Raymer
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Matthew Hord
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Crypt Records
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the Whistler
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Jason Roebke
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Matt Schneider
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Old Town Ale House
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Frank Rosaly
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Fast Citizens
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Fred Lonberg-Holm
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Josh Berman & His Gang
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Austin High Gang
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Dmitry Samarov
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taxis
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Hack: Stories From a Chicago Cab
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Saki Records
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Azita
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Atombombpocketknife
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Rabid Rabbit
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Edgar Breau
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Simply Saucer
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, Sep 15, 2011
Andy Slater, blind musician
This week's Chicagoan: Andy Slater, blind musician
by Anne Ford
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Cheetos
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Art Critic's Choice
, Jun 16, 2011
The art of Murdertown
by Lauri Apple
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Culture Vultures
, May 26, 2011
Culture Vultures: Checking out
The Godfather
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by Lauri Apple
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Mario Puzo
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Henry Henderson
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Natural Resources Defense Council
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Pierr Assouline
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Arts Club of Chicago
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Shawn Smith
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Shawnimals
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Rework
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Davide Heinemeier Hansson
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Jason Fried
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Steve Zalusky
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American Library Association
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Charlie Chaplin
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Gene Siskel Film Center
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Brandy Agerbeck
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Loosetooth.com
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Segway Experience of Chicago
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Bleader
, May 13, 2011
The E-Dogz Food Trailer Is Up and Running—and Free
Eric May's E-Dogz free food trailer is up and running outside the Block Museum of Art.
by Kate Schmidt
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Food
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Eric May
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Kickstarter
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Jonathan "Z-Dogg" Zaragoza
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Northwestern
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Marion Zryczka
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, Feb 4, 2011
Ikram Goldman to Be Honored by SAIC
The owner of local boutique Ikram becomes a legend—for reals.
by Heather Kenny
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Sally Singer
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T: The New York Times Style Magazine
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, Dec 11, 2010
Video
A Fire in My Belly
See the film John Boehner called "an outrageous use of taxpayer money and an obvious attempt to offend Christians during the Christmas season" this week at The Nightingale and The School of the Art Institute.
by Ed M. Koziarski
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Clout City
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Fire in My Belly
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, Nov 13, 2010
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Lynda Barry Is the Near-Sighted Monkey
Lynda Barry presents her new book, Picture This, at the School of the Art Institute
by Jerome Ludwig
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