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Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 7/19 – 7/22

Oh boy, it’s going to be a rainy weekend. But that shouldn’t be enough to hold you back from heading out into town and checking out all the fantastic events […]

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Music, Uncategorized

Preview: Make Music Chicago Celebrates the Solstice Throughout Chicago on Thursday

On the first full day of summer this Thursday, music making will erupt across Chicago as residents of all ages and musical abilities participate in Make Music Chicago. This free, […]

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Classical, Music, Uncategorized

Preview: Grant Park Music Festival Opens on Wednesday

The Grant Park Festival  begins its 19th season with Artistic Director Carlos Kalmar at the helm this Wednesday with a program that includes the Grant Park Chorus and baritone Dashon […]

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Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 6/7 – 6/10

The weekend is finally here and so is the massive list of events going on in Chicago! Whether you’re looking for concerts, food, festivals parties or talks, there is something […]

Julian Ramirez /
Music, Uncategorized

Gorillaz are Coming! Gorillaz are Coming!

It’s highly unusual for Gorillaz to put out two albums within a year of each other, but it’s unheard of for them to have tour stops in Chicago two years […]

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Film, Film & TV, Review, Uncategorized

June at Midwest Independent Film Festival: The Charming, Musical Saints Rest

Saints Rest

The first Tuesday of every month is a special night for Chicago film fans. Where a typical film festival presents all its selections in a truncated timeline—a long weekend or […]

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Review: Solo Fits Comfortably into an Ever-Expanding Star Wars Universe

Solo

The key to watching any of these “Star Wars Stories”—Rogue One a couple years ago, and now Solo, the tale about how Han Solo started on his journey to become […]

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Classical, Music, Previews, Uncategorized

Preview: Third Coast Percussion to Premiere Paddle to the Sea on Sunday Evening

Chicago’s Grammy Award winning Third Coast Percussion will be offering a water-themed program that includes the Chicago premiere of their new piece, Paddle to the Sea at Thalia Hall on […]

Louis Harris /
Music, Reviews, Uncategorized

Matt & Kim at the Riviera or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Mosh Pit

[soliloquy id=”26566″] There are few shows that are as exciting or memorable as Matt and Kim shows. Every time I’ve seen them live it’s not only been a worthwhile experience, […]

Julian Ramirez /
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Schubas Was Mesmerized by Rafiq Bhatia & Ian Chang’s Intense Performances

[soliloquy id=”26364″] A few weeks ago I saw Son Lux perform at Lincoln Hall. Ryan Lott, Rafiq Bhatia, and Ian Chang, were tackling the collaborative songs with all the energy […]

Julian Ramirez /
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Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 4/12 – 4/15

Would you look at that, the forecast is predicting two(!), count ’em, TWO days of spring weather this weekend before a wintry mix and rain descend upon Chicago. We’ll take […]

Julian Ramirez /
Classical, Music, Reviews, Uncategorized

Emanuel Ax Played With Warmth and Passion at the Symphony Center

With the maturity that only comes from a career spanning 45 years, Emanuel Ax gave a delightful performance at Symphony Center on Sunday afternoon. The program was a careful blend […]

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