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Talent on Display: Wonder Women | 5 Illustrators on the Rise

Chicago Talks, May 28, 2014

The “Wonder Women” project was created by a group of writers and editors from the…

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Beats and Greets Unstoppable Despite Rain During WAC Crawl

Chicago Talks, September 23, 2013

As the rain began so did Chicago’s underground radio station, 88.1 WCRX-FM’s, portion of the…

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Opening Reception: Jan Tichy Curates MoCP Collection

Chicago Talks, October 6, 2012

Check out the opening reception celebrating 1979:1 – 2012:21: Jan Tichy Works on Thursday, Oct. 11, from…

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International Women’s Day Around Town

Chicago Talks, March 9, 2012

World Chicago hosted the International Women’s Day event at the Union League Club to celebrate the women of the world. Organizations such as the National Runaway Switchboard, The Center for Cultural Interchange, and many others were in attendance.

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Another Chance to Hear Dan Sinker Read from the “The F***ing Epic Twitter Quest of Mayor Emanuel”

Chicago Talks, August 28, 2011

The event at the Hideout may be sold out, but here is another opportunity to…

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Don’t Forget Jazz Fest at Millenium Park Sept. 1-4

Chicago Talks, August 25, 2011

The 33rd annual Chicago Jazz Festival kicks off Sept 1-4. Free admission into the grounds…

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Chicago School and Local Theatre Company Offer Students a Unique Opportunity

Chicago Talks, January 15, 2010

Chicago’s Josephinum Academy is teaming up with resident troupe Polarity Ensemble Theatre to present the world premiere of Chuck Palia’s “The Society of Adventurous Women,” directed by David Fehr. “Society” will feature a mostly female cast of students portraying notorious women of history, at a bar in the Netherworld. They may not buy drinks, but instead must earn them by telling the stories of their heroic endeavors.

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Albert Samuels: In the Business of Comedy

Chicago Talks, January 8, 2010

The musical comedy “Terror at 35,000 Feet” opens with Albert Samuels as a co-pilot begrudgingly…

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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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