Issue Archives
Jul 26 - Aug 1, 2012
Issue Archive for Jul 26 - Aug 1, 2012 Vol. 41, No. 44
News & Politics
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Shorty's comeback 3
Kelvin Wallace has been given one more chance to prevail over the heroin addiction he's struggled with for decades. "A whole lot is riding on me getting this right."
by Steve Bogira | Jul 25, 2012
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This week's Chicagoan: David Allen, tattoo artist 8
"I hear about their journey—thinking they're gonna die, losing both breasts. What do you do with that information?"
by Anne Ford | Jul 24, 2012
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Zoom in: the Loop 2
The Fine Arts Building has the oldest elevators in Chicago
by Alison Marcotte | Jul 24, 2012
Columns & Opinion
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Death of a cowboy 30
Where have all the male role models gone?
by Michael Miner | Jul 24, 2012
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Dressing up your boyfriend 1
Plus: no glove, no love; revving up your relationship; and the ins and outs of double penetration
by Dan Savage | Jul 25, 2012
Music
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In Rotation: DJ All the Way Kay on Frank Ocean's superhot new LP
Plus: WCRX FM music director Nicki Butler on Wild Flag at Pitchfork, the Reader's Kevin Warwick on huffing the Psychic Paramount's fog, and more
| Jul 23, 2012
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Wicker Park Fest 2012 1
Cursive, Screaming Females, the Budos Band, Lucero, and more
by Luca Cimarusti | Jul 23, 2012
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The Secret History of Chicago Music: Malachi Favors 1
This avant-garde jazz bassist anchored the legendary Art Ensemble of Chicago for nearly 40 years.
| Jul 24, 2012
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Gossip Wolf: What, Lady Gaga again? 1
This time she dropped in at the Chicago Diner. Plus: New releases from Mayor Daley, the Odd Couple, and Airiel
by J.R. Nelson | Jul 24, 2012
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Don't just laugh at Riff Raff 2
If there's anything to learn from the new Fat Boys reissue, it's that funny rappers aren't necessarily unserious
by Miles Raymer | Jul 24, 2012
Arts & Culture
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This week's Culture Vultures recommend: 1
El Circo Cheapo, Joe Meno's Office Girl, and documentary Resurrect Dead
by Allegra Kirkland | Jul 20, 2012
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Show us your . . . synagogue archive
We check out Robb Packer's archive tracking all of the city's current and former synagogues
by Sharon Lurye | Jul 24, 2012
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Comedy Bang! Bang! shoots for your demographic
The podcast-cum-cable series brings its live promo show to Chicago
by Kevin Warwick | Jul 23, 2012
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Hard line meets ooey-gooey in "New Dances 2012"
Members of Thodos Dance Chicago showcase their choreography
by Laura Molzahn | Jul 24, 2012
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Khecari's extreme dance annoys—in a good way
Pales is antitheater, antisentiment
by Laura Molzahn | Jul 24, 2012
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Seymour Rosofsky's sinister whimsy 1
Corbett vs. Dempsey displays a monstrous vision in "Xylophone Solo"
by Sam Worley | Jul 23, 2012
Film
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Big with child
French teens flaunt the power of pregnancy in 17 Girls
by J.R. Jones | Jul 24, 2012
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Chicago French Film Festival
Reviews of select movies showing at the Music Box this weekend
| Jul 26, 2012
Food & Drink
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Key Ingredient: chicken gizzards
Sprout's Jeffrey Sills takes a read of the entrails
by Julia Thiel | Jul 23, 2012
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Chef worship at Graham Elliot Bistro 1
The rock-and-roll church at the celebrichef's Randolph Row restaurant doesn't diminish the solid, straightforward food
by Mike Sula | Jul 25, 2012
Other Stuff
Blogs
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Looking for work in East Garfield Park 3
by Mick Dumke | Jul 17, 2012
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Blight, politics, and hope on the west side
by Mick Dumke | Jul 30, 2012
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Requiem for the Mattress Man 7
by Miles Raymer | Jul 20, 2012
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Go see Mix Master Mike this weekend
by Miles Raymer | Jul 30, 2012
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Gig poster of the week
by Luca Cimarusti | Jul 25, 2012
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Common to rock Metro for charity on Thursday
by Miles Raymer | Jul 25, 2012
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Pi, in pictures 1
by Julia Thiel | Jul 25, 2012
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Is it too soon to ask why about Aurora? 4
by Michael Miner | Jul 23, 2012
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Shows to See: Off!, Blues Control, Rebecca Gates, and more
by Peter Margasak | Jul 26, 2012
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Closed Sessions opens up Chicago hip-hop
by Miles Raymer | Jul 23, 2012
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Taste of Lincoln Avenue and more food and drink events
by Alison Marcotte | Jul 26, 2012
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Paul McGrath, RIP 3
by Michael Miner | Jul 24, 2012
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Smartphones and Soirees: new performing art reviews
by Sharon Lurye | Jul 26, 2012
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Our Solar System, now at 24 frames per second
by Ben Sachs | Jul 27, 2012
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The Reader's Agenda: Wed 7/25
by Drew Hunt | Jul 25, 2012
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The Reader's Agenda: Tue 7/31
by Drew Hunt | Jul 31, 2012
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Shows to See: Janka Nabay, Nachtmystium, Merle Haggard, and more
by Peter Margasak | Jul 30, 2012
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More Sounds from Sofrito
by Peter Margasak | Jul 24, 2012
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New sushi: Kai Zan 1
by Mike Sula | Jul 19, 2012
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Now let the Games begin—finally
by Ted Cox | Jul 28, 2012
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Interview: Noise artist Jason Soliday on the closing of Enemy 1
by Leor Galil | Jul 20, 2012
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Where Virginia Woolf meets the White Sox 2
by Allegra Kirkland | Jul 30, 2012
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Moreno fights to keep Chick-fil-A out of his "hipster ward" 98
by Kevin Warwick | Jul 25, 2012
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David Orr's summertime TIF reading
by Ben Joravsky | Jul 23, 2012
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Hail the noble rhubarb stalk! 1
by Michael Miner | Jul 26, 2012
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This is the year; this is the day 1
by Ted Cox | Jul 22, 2012
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Another week, another solid French movie hits Chicago 1
by Ben Sachs | Jul 25, 2012
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12 O'Clock Track: Omegas, "Blasts of Lunacy"
by Kevin Warwick | Jul 23, 2012
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All right, call them Twinkies 1
by Ted Cox | Jul 27, 2012
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The worst-timed press release ever?
by Heather Kenny | Jul 23, 2012
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All this and air-conditioning too: the week's movies
by J.R. Jones | Jul 27, 2012
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A few words on a large format 1
by Ben Sachs | Jul 23, 2012
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Tonight: Kalman Balogh Gypsy Cimbalom Trio at Martyrs'
by Peter Margasak | Jul 26, 2012
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The Reader's Agenda: Sat 7/28
by Drew Hunt | Jul 28, 2012
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12 O'Clock Track: Whatever Brains, "Withnail"
by Kevin Warwick | Jul 30, 2012
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Alderman Moreno takes a stand on Chick-fil-A 13
by Ben Joravsky | Jul 27, 2012
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Street View 033: Anime + Real Life 1
by Isa Giallorenzo | Jul 27, 2012
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Concentrated poverty and homicide in Chicago 72
by Steve Bogira | Jul 26, 2012
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Columbia College adjuncts claim a victory at the NLRB 5
by Deanna Isaacs | Jul 23, 2012
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White Sox: Beat the best
by Ted Cox | Jul 29, 2012
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12 O'Clock Track: Hanne Hukkelberg, "My Devils"
by Peter Margasak | Aug 2, 2012
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Got an opinion on the city's Cultural Plan? Final public meetings tonight, Saturday, Tuesday 3
by Deanna Isaacs | Jul 25, 2012
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Welcome to post-Orlove Chicago 2
by Peter Margasak | Jul 25, 2012
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Shows to see: Ana Tijoux, Leroy Bach, and Magic Milk
by Philip Montoro | Jul 23, 2012
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Graham Elliot Bistro: the brand goes on, and more in this week's Food & Drink
by Kate Schmidt | Jul 26, 2012
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Pecking at Pecking Order
by Mike Sula | Jul 24, 2012
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Opening soon: The Watch
by J.R. Jones | Jul 26, 2012
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12 O'Clock Track: The-Drum, "Gon"
by Leor Galil | Jul 24, 2012
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The week in food trucks and other food news bites 1
by Mike Sula | Jul 27, 2012
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The legendary Norske Nook
by Ben Sachs | Jul 24, 2012
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12 O'Clock Track: Little Willie John, "I'm Shakin'"
by Peter Margasak | Jul 27, 2012
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12 O'Clock Track: Nihill, "Spiral: The Tail Eater" 1
by Philip Montoro | Jul 25, 2012
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The Reader's Agenda: Sun 7/29
by Drew Hunt | Jul 29, 2012
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The Reader's Agenda: Thu 7/26
by Drew Hunt | Jul 26, 2012
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More weekend music: SMOD and Keith Fullerton Whitman 1
by Peter Margasak | Jul 27, 2012
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How not to make a pie
by Kate Schmidt | Jul 25, 2012
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All this week on the Bleader: What do you take with you when you move? 1
by Jerome Ludwig | Jul 30, 2012
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The humble pie, this week on the Bleader
by Sam Worley | Jul 23, 2012
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Street View 034: Ethnic + Cool
by Isa Giallorenzo | Jul 30, 2012
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L'auteur de la semaine: Benoit Jacquot 1
by Ben Sachs | Jul 20, 2012
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12 O'Clock Track: AC4, "Fuck the Pigs" 2
by Luca Cimarusti | Jul 31, 2012
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Food truck ordinance passes. Watch out, eloteros: you're next.
by Mike Sula | Jul 25, 2012
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Drought Aid for Harvest Moon Farms 1
by Mike Sula | Jul 25, 2012
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Street View 032: Pinup + Natural
by Isa Giallorenzo | Jul 23, 2012
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How to make a chocolate cream pie
by Sam Worley | Jul 26, 2012
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12 O'Clock Track: Diplo & Usher, "Climax (Dave Sitek remix)"
by Miles Raymer | Jul 26, 2012
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Directing while he still can: an interview with Jack Marchetti 1
by Ben Sachs | Jul 26, 2012
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The bangingest pie around 2
by Mara Shalhoup | Jul 27, 2012
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The Reader's Agenda: Mon 7/30
by Drew Hunt | Jul 30, 2012
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The Reader's Agenda: Fri 7/27
by Drew Hunt | Jul 27, 2012
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Dose Market returns, and sales at Eskell, Sarca, and Edith Hart
by Heather Kenny | Jul 27, 2012