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Story of Tragic Seduction Closes at Victory Garden

Mies Julie closed late last month at Victory Garden and left us scratching our heads a bit as we thought about what we saw.  If …

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Band of Bohemia – Paradise on Ravenswood

If there was ever a restaurant in Chicago achieving a perfect balance, it would be Band of Bohemia.  Nailing the basics with their exceptionally prepared …

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When Presidents Write Fiction

American presidents are no strangers to writing books.  Usually memoirs, autobiographies or policy reflections, they’re generally thoughtful and well-considered assessments of the past.  Until Bill …

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Giordano Dance Chicago Honors Legacy with Excellence

Expectations are always high when attending certain performances and Giordano Dance Chicago (GDC) easily counts in that number.  Far beyond the city on the lake, …

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Southern Gothic’s Approach to Storytelling Stunning

Taking a radical approach to experiencing live theater, Southern Gothic now playing at the Windy City Playhouse through July removes the barrier of distance between …

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Sunset Pho Caffe – A Destination that Delivers

What is flavor?  When you stop in at Sunset Pho Caffe in the far reaches of upper Western, you’ll have no doubt why it rhymes …

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Steep’s Birdland a Journey into Darkness

Underbellies are seldom pleasant places.  You see disturbing things there.  Things that may even make you angry.  Things like you’ll see and hear at Steep …

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Cuban Ballet Conquers the Auditorium

Great dance companies share a certain majesty.  Founded in 1948 by a now 97-year-old woman with an iron will and unwavering standards in excellence, the …

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Terence Blanchard and the E Collective Live – Expands on a Theme

Spiritual, majestic and grand, Terence Blanchard’s music is often meant for listeners to peer into themselves.   Expanding on his Grammy nominated 2015 album Breathless, Blanchard …

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