Rey Tang really loves Chicago—so much so that the New Jersey native eschewed the traditional route of moving to New York City in favor of attending Northwestern and decided to stick around. “Northwestern had the perfect program that let me pursue a bunch of interests,” Tang related via Zoom. Good thing, because the 25-year-old creative […] The post Rey Tang is creative beyond her labels appeared first on Chicago Reader ..read more

Maria streaming on Netflix and in limited release in theaters The post Review: <i>Maria</i> appeared first on Chicago Reader ..read more

Family can teach you a lot of things. For sisters Cheryl and Sarah Hinman, family has taught them the joy in creating together, the insight gained from having someone there to bounce ideas off, and the value of sharing creative skills and resources. The artistic duo are the minds behind the design studio Gingergold, originally […] The post Sharing skills, building community appeared first on Chicago Reader ..read more

Mariachi Herencia de México Sun 12/15 at Thalia Hall and Fri 12/20 - Sat 12/21 at Old Town School of Folk Music The post Mariachi Herencia de México add fresh, contemporary vibes to a beloved tradition appeared first on Chicago Reader ..read more

The cozy back room of the Atlantic Bar and Grill in Lincoln Square looks like a mix between an Irish pub and a grandma’s house. It’s a blend of exposed brick, wood counters, tables with classic checkered cloths, and shelves cluttered with old Christmas decorations, kitchen products, and liquor. A fiddler plays folk music and […] The post The MWRD’s newest member appeared first on Chicago Reader ..read more

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This story was originally published by the Trace, a nonprofit newsroom covering gun violence in America. Sign up for its newsletters here. I always thought Junior and I would go to college together, that we’d be roommates after school. I always thought our kids would grow up together. Instead, when he was 19, I lost […] The post If a trauma center had been closer, my best friend might still be alive appeared first on Chicago Reader ..read more

This story was originally published by The Trace, a nonprofit newsroom covering gun violence in America. Sign up for its newsletters here. Melinda Abdallah is a Native Chicana, currently living in Wisconsin. She’s worked as a packer at a large worldwide facility but is currently an at-home nana and wife while healing from an injury. […] The post I want to change the culture of silence appeared first on Chicago Reader ..read more

Queer in wide release in theaters The post Review: <i>Queer</i> appeared first on Chicago Reader ..read more

Creature Commandos streaming on Max The post Review: <i>Creature Commandos</i> appeared first on Chicago Reader ..read more