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Hold Up. Is Taste of Chicago This Summer's Best Music Festival?

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The Taste of Chicago just upped the game for best free live music in the city this summer. Make no mistake: The Taste has always offered music. But in booking the Roots, Kongos, the Decemberists, Billy Idol, Elle King, Donnie Trumpet, and the Isley Brothers, the festival hones in on the sort of entertainment that defines … Read more

1960s Chicago Through the Lens of Conceptual Photographer Kenneth Josephson

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Kenneth Josephson’s 1960s photos capture a Chicago mood. “There was a thing in the air about taking chances,” recalls the artist, whose photographic exploration of the city earned him a place in the canon among such Midwestern greats as Harry Callahan and Robert Heinecken. A technical master who also loves a good snapshot, Josephson, 83, from … Read more

Spring Awakening Isn't Happening in Jackson Park

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Less than three months after Spring Awakening announced its move from Soldier Field to Jackson Park, the festival seems poised to backpedal. According to a Parks District spokesperson, the event is not scheduled to go off in Jackson Park, though organizers are still considering different parks. The EDM festival, currently scheduled for June 10 to … Read more