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Feb 18 - Mar 3, 2021
Issue Archive for Feb 18 - Mar 3, 2021 Vol. 50, No. 11
Have you seen these 51 women?
If there wasn’t a serial killer who picked off dozens of victims without detection for decades,
then the city was broken in a way that gave off the illusion of one.
By Ben Austen
About 2,700 copies of the second issue of the Chicago FoodCultura Clarion have been randomly inserted into print issues of this week’s print Reader. If you didn’t snag the inaugural issue in November, there’s a small chance to score a copy of this penultimate installment (or download the full PDF).
Arts & Culture
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ComedySportz moves out of its Belmont Avenue venue 2
But the comedy games continue online; plus Raven announces a new-play development commission.
By Kerry Reid | Feb 12, 2021
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‘Nothing that we do that is worthwhile is done alone’
Author, organizer, and educator Mariame Kaba shows that collective action can be powerful only with community, and provides the next generation of changemakers with critical lessons on abolition and organizing in her new book.
By Ariel Parrella-Aureli | Feb 15, 2021
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Long live the King-Cat
A history of John Porcellino’s midwest influence
By Megan Kirby | Feb 16, 2021
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Theatre for One creates a one-on-one connection between artist and audience
Court Theatre unveils a digital experiment in microtheater.
By Marissa De La Cerda | Feb 16, 2021
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Chicago dance artists figure out their next steps
But keeping their balance during COVID has been the toughest challenge many have faced.
By Melissa Perry | Feb 17, 2021
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Second City finds a buyer and its instructors form a union
Private equity firm ZMC acquires the comedy institution, while AICE advocates for representation.
By Kerry Reid | Feb 19, 2021
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The Joffrey unveils a new Boléro
Yoshihisa Arai choreographs a world premiere for Maurice Ravel's hugely popular composition.
By Irene Hsiao | Feb 22, 2021
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Celebrate everyday Black heroes with 28 Days of Greatness 1
Artist Brandon Breaux’s Instagram project highlights his peers, mentors, collectors, friends, and more throughout Black History Month.
By Tara C. Mahadevan | Feb 23, 2021
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Celebrating Chicago Theatre Week—a year into the pandemic 1
This year's lineup offers a smorgasbord of online options; plus honoring Felicia P. Fields and remembering Edward S. Weil Jr. and Sally Banes
By Kerry Reid | Feb 25, 2021
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Fillet of Solo reminds us that no one is alone
The annual festival of storytelling offers the freshest catches for COVID days.
By Catey Sullivan | Feb 18, 2021
City Life
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Keep on keepin' on 1
Upcoming events and recommendations from our listings coordinator
By Salem Collo-Julin | Feb 19, 2021
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Celebrating Black achievements 2
Upcoming events and recommendations from our listings coordinator
By Salem Collo-Julin | Feb 26, 2021
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Kit brings the bar to you
The newly opened small business offers professional quality bar tools and local expertise.
By Brianna Wellen | Feb 15, 2021
Food & Drink
Columns & Opinion
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Fair is fair 2
For once in your life, Democratic activists, try not to be naïve when it comes to dealing with Republicans.
By Ben Joravsky | Feb 17, 2021
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The Obama Center: opening in 2025
But Protect Our Parks says more legal challenges are coming for the Jackson Park plan.
By Deanna Isaacs | Feb 17, 2021
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Strange reformers 4
Alderman Ed Burke finally tells the truth about the budget games that mayors play.
By Ben Joravsky | Feb 24, 2021
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My boyfriend’s libido has collapsed
Guilt trips, glory holes, and being there for those you love right now
By Dan Savage | Feb 16, 2021
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Antidepressants killed my kinks
Were these just sexy coping mechanisms?
By Dan Savage | Feb 23, 2021
News & Politics
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Have you seen these 51 women? 1
If there wasn’t a serial killer who picked off dozens of victims without detection for decades, then the city was broken in a way that gave off the illusion of one.
By Ben Austen | Feb 17, 2021
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Predatory lenders want Pritzker to veto a limit on triple digit interest rates
State legislature targets usury “to get to the heart of systemic racism”
By Maya Dukmasova | Feb 17, 2021
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Harm reduction
As Chicago Recovery Alliance feuds, overdoses spike.
By Adam M. Rhodes | Feb 23, 2021
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Sexual violence survivors say Moody Bible Institute still isn’t taking their claims seriously 2
Nearly six months after dozens of people came forward with allegations, the religious school has made few moves—and isn’t talking.
By Adam M. Rhodes | Feb 25, 2021
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Into the void
Finding forgotten relics is never that simple.
By Mads Horwath | Feb 26, 2021
Film
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A new perspective at Sundance with virtual reality
The New Frontier program introduced groundbreaking multimedia series watched through a pair of VR goggles.
By Sheri Flanders | Feb 19, 2021
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The Father faces the reality of growing old 2
Florian Zeller’s drama is a brilliant exploration of dementia, pain, and vulnerability.
By Josh Flanders | Feb 26, 2021
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What we loved at Sundance 2021 . . . from our couch
The best of the virtual fest is coming to you soon.
By Josh Flanders | Feb 19, 2021
Music
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Hospital Bracelet break out while locked down
The pandemic separated the members of this Chicago emo trio almost a year before their thrilling debut album made a splash in the scene.
By Leor Galil | Feb 17, 2021
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James Brown’s “Funky President (People It’s Bad)” is unfortunately relevant again
This Presidents’ Day, dance away your disillusionment with a 1974 funk classic about beating political corruption.
By Jamie Ludwig | Feb 15, 2021
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Jessica Risker combines her two loves with the podcast Music Therapy
Plus: Shoegaze band Diagonal release a spacey new album, and footwork crew the Era drop a dreamy rap single.
By J.R. Nelson | Feb 16, 2021
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Bathe in the cosmic sunshine on the gig poster of the week
By Salem Collo-Julin | Feb 17, 2021
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Beth King, staffer at Intonation Music
“When I was working in politics, we always went to the community for answers. Community organizations are going to be around a lot longer than any politician.”
By Jamie Ludwig | Feb 18, 2021
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Dale Jenkins’s private-press postpunk finally gets a proper reissue
Chicago-based label Got Kinda Lost coreleased an expanded version of this 1985 oddity last week.
By Leor Galil | Feb 22, 2021
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Big Daddy Kinsey was the Muddy Waters of Gary, Indiana 1
The blues patriarch also had three sons who played together as the Kinsey Report.
By Steve Krakow | Feb 25, 2021
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ESS’s Option music salon returns for spring with Jim O’Rourke
Plus: Chicago rappers Saint Ripley and Osa North level up on new releases.
By J.R. Nelson | Feb 23, 2021
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Aki Takase, Christian Weber, and Michael Griener advance the language of piano jazz with a collective approach
By Bill Meyer | Feb 15, 2021
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Englewood B.U. raps with a flair for complex storytelling
By Leor Galil | Feb 16, 2021
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Chicagoland prog-metal band Mechina spin a vast interstellar saga almost 15 years in the making
By Leor Galil | Feb 17, 2021
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John Carpenter trades build ups for lingering unease on Lost Themes III: Alive After Death 1
By Micco Caporale | Feb 25, 2021
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Roscoe Mitchell and Mike Reed unearth the sonic alchemy of a live duo set from 2015
By Steve Krakow | Feb 23, 2021
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Mogwai celebrate 25 years of postrock exploration with As the Love Continues
By Shannon Nico Shreibak | Feb 24, 2021
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German indie veterans the Notwist draw from Chicago’s jazz community for the new Vertigo Days
By Leor Galil | Feb 19, 2021
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R&B wizard Pink Sweat$ will take over the galaxy with his Pink Planet
By Salem Collo-Julin | Feb 22, 2021
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Archie Shepp and Jason Moran turn tradition into new challenges on Let My People Go
By Aaron Cohen | Feb 26, 2021
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Chicago’s Waltzer reinvigorates antique rock sounds on Time Traveler
By Leor Galil | Feb 18, 2021
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