Recent Entries in Arts & Events

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  Afternoon Diversion: Will Forte's Sex Offender Costume

  What kind of costume would an adult trick-or-treater wear?

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  Around Town

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  Metronomy Returns to Chicago

  It’s been quite awhile since Metronomy crossed the pond from their native England to America, and it’s been even longer since they have made a stop in Chicago.

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  Afternoon Diversion: William Shatner Sings Bohemian Rhapsody, Unfortunately

  We have no idea why William Shatner's new album Seeking Major Tom exists, but this video is entertaining, if not a little frightening.

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  Remembering Muralist William Walker

  If you’ve spent any time walking around the South Side, you probably recognize some of William (Bill) Walker’s murals, if not his name. Walker, who died last month at age 84, will be honored tomorrow in...

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  A Map Guide to the Best Beer Bars in Chicago

  Which do you think are the best beer bars in Chicago? This artistic map offers a guide to some of the best spots to pick up a craft beer.

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  Apteka Will Melt Your Face Right Off And You Will Like It

  We're not 100% certain why Apteka is calling Gargoyle Days their first full length album when it has the same number of tracks as their debut EP in 2009, but when a band is creating music...

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  Friday Afternoon Diversion

  The economy's in the crapper so people are doing whatever they can to get a job. Anything goes. Literally! Gotta admit though, if we had an opening we'd totally hire this guy....

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  In Love With Future Islands? Join The Club!

  Future Islands front man Samuel T. Herring; Photo by Kim Bellware/Chicagoist OK, so there's not an official fan-club style "I love Future Islands" group, but praise for the Baltimore-based group and their recent "On the Water"...

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  Pencil This In

  The Patio Theater is screening the original A Nightmare on Elm Street tonight and tomorrow at 10 p.m. Cost is $3.

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  Around Town

  Today's gallery includes Robie House and a golden calf.

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  Friday Morning Diversion: The Misrepresented Trailer for Drive

  A Michigan woman sued FilmDistrict and Emagine Theaters in Novi, MI earlier this month, claiming she suffered "damages" from viewing Drive and that the film's trailer was misleading. We can't imagine how.

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  Prints And Maps And Chicago, Oh My!

  It's Friday and we know none of you are really into thinking too hard right now (and that you're probably looking forward to an extended liquid lunch) so let's keep things breezy here. This week we're kind...

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  City Plans on Moving Gospel Fest, Expanding Blues and Jazz Fests into Neighborhoods

  Gospel Fest is the oldest musical festival in the city but, as part of a $2 million cut in Mayor Daley's final budget, was rolled into Taste of Chicago as a one-day events this year.