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Read/Write Library Features First Open Mic Reading Night

Chicago Talks, February 16, 2012

Chicagotalks has written about the Read/Write library, most recently about its move to a new…

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Potential Authors-Don’t Judge an eBook By Its Cover

Chicago Talks, January 25, 2011

More and more writers can call themselves authors due to advances in eReader and eBook technology

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Columbia Art Students On the Right Track

Chicago Talks, September 3, 2010

After eight weeks of planning and design, four Columbia College Chicago artists finished an art…

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Wanted: Your View(s) of Chicago

Chicago Talks, July 22, 2010

If you’ve taken some interesting photos this summer (or in any season) of your neighborhood,…

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Renegade Chicago Applications Close Friday

Chicago Talks, June 9, 2010
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BP Flash Mob to Take Place at Millennium Park Friday

Chicago Talks, June 9, 2010

By: Lorraine Swanson, Lake Effect News Did you get the message? There is going to…

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Gardening Grants Available in Rogers Park

Chicago Talks, January 21, 2010

From The Rogers Park Garden Group – Rogers Park, Chicago comes this proposal that will…

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Jan. 25 is Deadline for Artists to Apply for Community Grants

Chicago Talks, January 12, 2010

The Community Arts Assistance Program (CAAP) was created in 1987 through funding provided by 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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