Album Review: RM Bares His Soul in mono.

Earlier this week, BTS’ RM unveiled a surprise when he released his latest solo project titled mono. The mixtape is a follow up to his 2015 self-titled solo album and […]

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Judge Hears Testimony on CPD Consent Decree, Rosa to Call for CPAC Vote, Mayoral Forum Set for Nov. 10 – TODAY 10-25-18

Judge Hears Testimony on Chicago Police Consent Decree A judge will hear testimony for a second day from people wishing to comment on the proposed consent decree that would govern […]

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Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 10/25 -10/28

It’s Halloween weekend! Fun, spooky, and generally odd events are happening all over Chicago and you shouldn’t miss out. Concerts, interactive galleries, and Day of the Dead celebrations are highlighted […]

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Thomas Winthrop Stevens

Preview: Major Organ Work to be Premiered This Saturday

Queen of Angels Church in Lincoln Square will be the setting for a concert featuring piano and organ music by Chicago composer/pianist Thomas Winthrop Stevens this Saturday evening, October 27, […]

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Review: Featuring the Return of a Classic, Jackbox Party Pack 5 is a Great Party in a Box

Chicago-based Jackbox games has been the premier party game go-to since they were making games as Jellyvision. The Jackbox Party Pack has been a staple for many house parties, and […]

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There’s Little Brotherly Love But Plenty of Poteen in The Lonesome West by AstonRep

The Lonesome West by Martin McDonagh is a story of two Irish brothers, locked in a codependent relationship of affection and hatred (mostly the latter). Throughout the course of the 100-minute […]

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Kanye Donates to Amara Enyia, Rahm Talks Trump on CNN, New Progressive Radio Show to Air on Sunday – TODAY 10-23-18

Kanye West Donates more than $70,000 to Amara Enyia Less than a week after Chance the Rapper threw his support behind her campaign for Chicago mayor, Amara Enyia received support […]

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Review: Troye Sivan & Kim Petras Brought Perfect Pop To Chicago

Troye Sivan has long since graduated from his Youtube days, but his assent into fully-fledged stardom couldn’t have been smoother. His growth as a seasoned artist was evident as he […]

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The American Revolution Is Not Just for History Buffs Any More

The American Revolution by Theater Unspeakable has come to Chicago’s Greenhouse Theater Center with a new take on history, one whose spirit and cast of characters tell big stories about epic […]

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Random Acts of Flyness

Shifting Consciousness: A Review of HBO’s “Random Acts of Flyness”

Black life is “surreal.” A word often synonymous with “dreamlike.” How apt a description. Like the sweetest dream, Blackness is a state of ethereal beauty and bliss. On the best, […]

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Review: Shadows: Awakening Puts a Spin On the Familiar

Shadows: Awakening is an isometric action role-playing game developed by Games Farm. Set in the Heretic Kingdoms universe, Shadows: Awakening is a sequel to Kult: Heretic Kingdoms and Shadows: Heretic Kingdoms. You play as the Devourer, a […]

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Chicago Ideas Week in Review: Radical Creators and Tackling Taboos

If you haven’t been to Chicago Ideas Week yet, you’re missing out. I’ve been lucky enough to attend for the last four years, and I’ve been inspired by some of […]

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