Articles
Clear Filters
Loading...
9 results
- Film, Movie Feature Feb 18, 2020
-
-
‘Chicago Memories’ showcases the spirit of the city
The three short documentaries dig deep into corners of Chicago history.
- City Life, Sightseeing May 23, 2019
-
-
Miss Teen Wordpower
The story of forgotten Chicago vaudevillian and superfast typist Birdie Reeve
- Music, In Rotation May 2, 2018
-
-
Hank Pearl of Black Pearl Photo on masked Swedish synth masters Priest
Plus: Joshua Hasken of Fernando Doppel on a new record from D’Angelo’s drummer, Jamie Ludwig of the Reader on the one true Godzilla of stoner doom, and more
- Music, Music Feature Jun 7, 2017
-
-
Folk polymath Rhiannon Giddens honors the musical cultures of the oppressed
The cofounder of the Carolina Chocolate Drops sings fables of struggle from a diversity of peoples and eras.
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 17, 2013
-
-
A tale of two minstrel shows
A teacher at West Chicago High School said he'd planned a student minstrel show to start a conversation about racism. Was he serious?
- Arts & Culture, Performing Arts Feature May 2, 2013
-
-
By the Way, Meet Vera Stark pulls the mask off old Hollywood
The title character of Lynn Nottage's play is an amalgam of the African-American actresses whose roles were restricted in early cinema—and who are still expected to play to type.
- Film, Movie Review Jun 12, 2012
-
-
Fritz Lang's only romantic comedy still displays his skepticism
Falling in love and falling in line in You & Me
- Arts & Culture, Performing Arts Sidebar Mar 8, 2012
-
-
Dark vaudeville and lighthearted dance
Same Planet Different World's two premieres are darkly cynical and deceptively lighthearted
- Music, Music Sidebar Sep 15, 2011
-
-
Brilliant Corners
The new Brilliant Corners of Popular Amusements festival presents Dan Deacon, Shellac, and some actual clowns