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Upstairs at the Gwen, past complimentary hot cider just off of the elevator and an opulently decorated Christmas tree, my partner and I attended the hotel’s twelfth “Spirited Affairs” event […]
This article was written by Wendy Davis. The powerful, energized, girl-powered quartet The Aces has returned to Chicago stronger than ever! Playing at the historic Thalia Hall, this band has […]
On a pleasantly chilly Sunday afternoon, my girlfriend and I headed downtown for boozy tea at Casa Chi. We exited the sunny, bustling street, peeking our heads into Michael Jordan’s […]
This article was written by Wendy Davis. Bermuda Search Party made their anticipated return to the Windy City in June, supporting their friends Cat Empire on their current tour run. […]
This article was written by Cortlyn Kelly. MUBI Fest returns to Chicago April 26 and 27 as its launching point for its 2025 world tour. As the only stop in […]
This article was written by Wendy Davis. Canadian folk band The Weather Station made their anticipated return to Chicago at Lincoln Hall for the Humanhood tour! Accompanied by Sister Ray, […]
This article was written by Wendy Davis. Celebrating the 40th anniversary of R.E.M.’s acclaimed 1985 album, Fables of Reconstruction, Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy and Friends hit the road again […]
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This Guest Post was written by Holly Smith I entered the Music Box Theatre with anticipation. I was there to see the first episode of the Goosebumps TV show and […]
By Guest Author Holly Smith The Mothership “Quimby’s is the mothership,” proudly declares Cynthia E. Hanifin, producer of Zine Club Chicago which often meets at the bookstore at 1854 W. […]
By Guest Writer Holly Smith A Cosplayer Welcome As I sat down in the Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture to see a live interview with comedian Kate McKinnon about […]
This review was written by Zoe Blakeman. Stepping into the Chicago Theatre for a Squeeze concert felt like traveling back to the heart of 80s pop. With neon lights flashing […]