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Azita has more to say and more ways to say it

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Azita has more to say and more ways to say it

For Glen Echo, her first album in more than eight years, she played and recorded every instrument herself.

By Mark Guarino

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For Caprice Williams, the Journey is just beginning

The filmmaker overcame many obstacles to achieve her dream, and she’s not slowing down any time soon.

By Brianna Wellen
Arts & Culture

‘The Long Dream’ and a labor nightmare 5

The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago’s latest exhibit preaches equity, but behind the scenes artists and former museum employees are demanding real change.

By Kerry Cardoza
Columns & Opinion

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John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise raises questions about the official story

Former Reader editor Alison True's investigation fuels a new Peacock series.

By Deanna Isaacs

On her final album, composer Pauline Anna Strom cements her legacy in electronic music

By Salem Collo-Julin | 06.00 AM
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By Nishat Ahmed | 03.04.21
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By Ben Joravsky | 03.04.21
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Indonesian avant-garde duo Senyawa confront the apocalypse with community

By Philip Montoro | 03.04.21

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Essays on isolation

What staying at home has taught us about our city and ourselves

By Maya Dukmasova, Karen Hawkins, Rachel Hawley, Leor Galil, Brianna Wellen, Yazmin Dominguez, S. Nicole Lane, Deanna Isaacs, Janaya Greene, Salem Collo-Julin and Taryn Allen | 03.25.20
Arts & Culture

Chicago comedy has a real gender problem

In an art form built on language, words perpetuate sexism and gender discrimination, fostering an environment that protects and harbors predators, abusers, and harassers.

By Julia Weiss | 06.10.16

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