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The Lunar New Year Parade Photo: Courtesy of Chicago Chinatown Special Events FESTIVALS AND PARADES LATINO THEATRE FESTIVAL 2/15–29 Goodman artistic director Robert Falls, local playwright Seth Bockley, and a host of off-Loop theater companies team up for this in-depth look at a wide range of Latino writers. The fest will feature panel discussions and … Read more
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