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    First Look review: Steppenwolf’s “Linda Vista” is a chilling comedy about irresponsibility and getting old

    By TheRealChicagoOnline
    April 16, 2017
    Part of what affected me so much was the reality and rawness of it. Full of unrestrained profanity, frank discussions about the world and ...
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    First Look review: The riveting “Odysseo” by Cavalia is so much more than just a circus with horses

    By TheRealChicagoOnline
    April 7, 2017
    The show creates incredible special effects using gigantic video screens and props such as a three-story mountain, a carousel and an actual lake of ...
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    First Look review: “Extreme Ice” at the Museum of Science and Industry combines art with science to create an interactive learning experience

    By TheRealChicagoOnline
    April 2, 2017
    Extreme Ice presents an important and current topic of discussion in an easy, engaging manner based not only in science, but also in art. ...
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    First Look review: “Eternal Youth” at the Museum of Contemporary Art gives a provocative perspective on pop culture

    By TheRealChicagoOnline
    March 30, 2017
    (The exhibit uses) films that hyperbolize the fast-paced, look-obsessed and peer-influenced world of teenagers into an almost maddening expression of boundless energy.
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    First Look review: “Specimens: Unlocking the Secrets of Life” exhibit at the Field Museum

    By TheRealChicagoOnline
    March 25, 2017
    With more than 30 million specimens and objects, visitors get a glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes of the discoveries made by ...
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    First Look review: Second City’s “Legendary Laughs” uses imaginative audience participation to create a hilarious night out

    By TheRealChicagoOnline
    March 23, 2017
    Legendary Laughs is an eclectic assortment of Second City improvisation and sketch comedy that assaults the audience with raw laughs and witty scenes.
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    First Look review: Green Day-inspired punk rock opera “American Idiot” provides an eye-opening experience of political unrest

    By TheRealChicagoOnline
    March 8, 2017
    With plenty of middle fingers, sex and sense of rebellion, American Idiot shows society what punk rock is really all about.
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    First Look review: Reinventing the traditional mime performance, “The Best of Bri-Ko” is a rollicking good time

    By TheRealChicagoOnline
    March 5, 2017
    Despite the lack of dialogue, the characters in The Best of Bri-ko develop personalities that are as sympathetic as they are funny.
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    First Look review: Steppenwolf’s “Monster” is an emotional performance that tackles the perceptions of African Americans in the judicial system

    By TheRealChicagoOnline
    February 26, 2017
    Kryi’s character is a terrified teenager who exhibits both an everyday bravery and a confused innocence.
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    First Look review: Steppenwolf’s “Straight White Men” is fun, full of heart, and uncomfortably thought provoking

    By TheRealChicagoOnline
    February 23, 2017
    The strength of the ensemble made this show incredibly compelling to watch. From the beginning, I felt drawn in to go along for the ...
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  • November 11, 2021

    Inside Scoop: Massive FoBAB beer festival returns to Chicago this weekend, Nov. 12-13

  • July 31, 2019

    Chicago Insider Etienne Padin on obscure museums, shopping in Andersonville and dining at Maple & Ash

  • July 30, 2019

    First Look review: CMX CineBistro provides a fun, fresh take on the luxury dine-in theater experience

  • July 28, 2019

    Finger lickin’ good: Six trusted Chicago spots for a stellar barbecue experience

  • July 25, 2019

    The Big City Blog: Four Friday Night Flights beer tastings remain this summer, including July 26 in Ravenswood

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