Review: Har Mar Superstar Sings Sam Cooke to a Captivated Empty Bottle

On one fateful and pretty damn hot evening, the Empty Bottle hosted Har Mar Superstar, the musical superhero that is Sean Tillman, for two shows of Sam Cooke covers. Right […]

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Still Lifes Reflect on Deep Dark Emotions at Swedish American Museum

The Swedish American Museum presents an impressive exhibition, First Look: Still Life by Karin Broos, that displays 20 photorealistic works by Karin Broos who is considered one of the most […]

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Review: Barenaked Ladies Take Us Back to the 90s and Bring Along Some Friends

Chicago finally got a break from the brutal heat on Friday, and the breezy, balmy evening was made extra special with a truly amazing night of music, fronted by the […]

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TCF Mixtape No. 38: Pitchfork Music Festival 2018

We’re crossing our fingers and hoping the weather forecast has less scattered thunderstorms and more cloudless warm days for Pitchfork Music Festival! There are far too many amazing artists coming […]

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Review: For Summer Fun at the Movies, Mamma Mia! Sequel is a Sure Thing

Let’s get this out of the way up front: Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, like its predecessor (and smash hit, currently sitting at $144M worldwide gross), is silly from start […]

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Striking Window Washers Picket City Hall

Striking window washers took their message to City Hall Wednesday morning and were joined in solidarity by community members and local Aldermen. Window washers with SEIU Local 1 have been […]

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Detained Immigrant Children Describe Poor Conditions, Abuse, at Shelters

Stunning allegations of physical and emotional abuse of migrant children separated from their parents at the border and held in shelters have begun to surface, including one Chicago shelter run […]

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Rahm Emanuel Has Already Raised $10 Million for Re-Election Bid

Big money is already flowing into the Chicago mayoral race, more than half a year away from election day. Incumbent Rahm Emanuel, who’s seeking a third term, has already managed […]

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Mayoral Candidate Forum Scheduled for July 25th in Horner Park

The first candidate forum for the 2019 Chicago mayoral race will be held on July 25th in Horner Park. According to the 33rd Ward Democrats, who are organizing the event, […]

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On The Road: South Bay Farmers Market–A Destination Worth the Trip

Wandering through the colorful and brimming-with-produce Campbell, Calif., farmers market when you’re staying with friends, most likely dining out and boarding a flight the next day is simply torturous. I […]

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Who We’re Excited to See at Pitchfork Music Festival 2018!

It’s finally here! Pitchfork Music Festival is this weekend and they’ve curated quite the show. There has always been an emphasis on music that just this side of mainstream, acting […]

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Review: Marriott’s Murder for Two Proves Less Is More in Absurd Comedy

There are lots of dynamic duos—Batman and Robin, peanut butter and jelly, Italian beef and fries. Now there’s murder and dancing.  Murder for Two is a horse of a different color […]

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