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Three underdog musicians from the Northwest Side aspire to be Chicago’s next Kanye West or Common. Wilfredo Berrios, 19, wakes up every day with the intention of creating new music and perfecting his other beats. He arrives to his studio on the corner of Belmont Ave and California Ave, sits in front of his...
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When Blair Holt, a 16-year-old South Side teen, was fatally wounded after shielding a classmate from gunshots on a CTA bus in 2006, news media from all over the world reported his death. A few Chicago residents were inspired to take action. Maurice Willis, 31, joined with others to create Lucid Life Works. Willis,...
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The 33rd annual Chicago Jazz Festival kicks off Sept 1-4. Free admission into the grounds and all the concerts! Check out the schedule here.
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The age of electronics is upon the music industry. With drum machines, synthesizers and grooveboxes, authentic instruments aren’t necessary anymore. However, for Mike Golden, all he needs is his friends. Based out of Chicago, Golden writes his own music and incorporates his very own friends, plus some beer bottles and bucket-banging, to create his...
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On Saturday, Jan. 15 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. you can join the Winter Block Part at the Chicago Urban Art Society, 2229 S. Halsted St. The block party is sponsored by Chicago Public Media (WBEZ-Chicago) as one of their Off-Air Event Series and the best news is that it’s free. The all-day...
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With 48th Ward Ald. Mary Ann Smith about to retire, and an owner who is hesitant to talk about the theater’s financial issues, the future of the Uptown Theater, a giant at 4,300 seats, looks shaky. Located at 4816 N. Broadway St., the Uptown was built in 1925 by architects Rapp and Rapp, who...
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by Marah Eakin, A.V. Club Chicago After he alluded semi-coyly to a “big announcement” in a Tweet this morning, everyone’s all abuzz about what Rhymefest is up to. Sources (and the video he posted on YouTube) seem to suggest the rapper, born Che Smith, is about to announce a run for Alderman of Chicago’s 20th...
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A report by Center Square Journal The Old Town School of Folk Music is planning an August 5 groundbreaking on a new arts education facility at 4543 North Lincoln Avenue. Read more at Center Square Journal
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Chicago morning show personality Julian Nieh of WBBM-96.3 has won a number of awards for his radio work and is known for putting on a lively show that includes crank calls and a steady stream of laughs. Nieh, 29, is recognized around Chicago for the “J & Julian Mornings.” His show airs from 5:30...
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Officially known as the Third Coast/ Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Competition (TC/RHDF) , this contest is for people doing the edgy and interesting audio work that Chicago is know for. (Think Ira Glass and re:Sound.) Third Coast awards prizes for the best audio work produced worldwide in the following categories: Best Documentary (Gold, Silver,...
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