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Raffe’s Record Riot

Chicago Talks, February 4, 2017

On Cicero Avenue, a mannequin of Elvis Presley peers outside the window, guarding relics of…

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Is online streaming helping or hurting Chicago musicians?

Chicago Talks, December 28, 2016

After their midnight set at Liar’s Club located at 1665 W. Fullerton Avenue, brothers Alex…

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‘Karaoke Rap’ lounge in Wicker Park delighting music lovers

Chicago Talks, July 5, 2016

In Chicago’s Wicker Park community, a tall grey building blends into the weekend nightlife perfectly, home…

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Entertainment

Indie band FreeThinker brings fresh sounds to House of Blues

Chicago Talks, June 16, 2016

The diverse crowd that filled Chicago’s House of Blues to listen to a new indie…

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Arts & Culture

‘Raw Artists’ showcase coming to Chicago May 18

Chicago Talks, May 15, 2016

Walking into a Raw Artists: Indianapolis event was like diving into another world. Models with…

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Entertainment

Music Box Theater showcase ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ experience

Chicago Talks, May 13, 2016

The night began with an extensive line going down Southport Avenue in front of the…

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Arts & Culture

DocYourWorld 2016 kicks off May 3, 4

Chicago Talks, April 29, 2016

Immigration, gender and race are all themes of work to be shown at Columbia College…

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The Weeknd Rocks Sold Out United Center

Chicago Talks, November 8, 2015

Currently on his first-ever, sold-out arena tour, Toronto-born Abel Tesfaye, aka The Weeknd, brought his The…

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Opinion

  • Chicago’s influential music scene doesn’t get the respect it deserves 
    by Zoey Hill-Hernandez
  • Lost in translation: ‘I would see everyone else writing while I just stared blankly at my paper’
    by Cynthia Alaniz
  • ‘It felt like something was gnawing at my heart’; Columbia student copes with illness of a lifetime
    by Morgan Bruner
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Arts and Culture

  • 23 years later, Mazzy Star’s masterpiece album still casts a spell
    by Triniti Waxman
  • Queer Chicago designer finds niche dressing drag performers
    by Seng Xiong
  • From dorm room to mainstage, Phat Dragon built a comedy cult following 
    by Ava Simone Forster
  • Great Ideas of Humanity exhibit showcases famous quotes made visual 
    by Sh'Mara Chism
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Feature

  • Hairstylist helps clients embrace their own beauty, rather than copy someone else’s 
  • Care for Real food pantry serves North Siders as need grows 
  • Cuddle Bunny: Where visitors can chill out with a furry friend 
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