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Psychological thriller keeps you guessing

'Shutter Island' entertaining yet predictable

Leonardo DiCaprio plays Teddy Daniels, an up-and-coming U.S. Marshall who is assigned to investigate who is ...
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Versatile songstress’ voice soothes, simmers

Upright bass, mandolin, violin, accordion and acoustic guitar are not the usual set of instruments heard ...
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Big fish

There are no strip malls, grocery stores or bustling city folk anywhere in sight...

There are no strip malls, grocery stores ...
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Students ‘Remember the Time’

Tribute show at local school tells King of Pop’s story, showcases student talent

Students sang, danced and moved like the King of Pop in front of a packed house ...
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Insane thriller delivers

Film delivers mystery, drama, keeps audience on their toes

“Who is 67?” asks Leonardo DiCaprio as U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels. He believes that number refers ...
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Capturing Islam’s call to prayer on film

Columbia faculty member, On Look film crew record Adhan, Islam’s call to prayer

On one fine day in Cairo, Egypt, a Ukrainian producer responded to the Adhan, the Islamic ...
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Treaty keeps it ‘Current’

Local pop-rock outfit Treaty of Paris has toured the country entertaining crowds

Local pop-rock outfit Treaty of Paris has toured the country entertaining crowds with its upbeat songs, ...
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Celebrating Black Culture in Chicago

Carter G. Woodson was a passionate man and devoted historian

Carter G. Woodson was a passionate man and devoted historian who felt that his race was ...
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Pocket pix

Chicago-based photogs use iPhone camera, applications for art

[caption id="attachment_10676" align="alignleft" width="320" caption="Courtesy SARAH BEST"][/caption] During 24-year-old ...
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Spreading groove

Chicago jazz musicians teach students jazz, other valuable skills

Chicago’s art, music and culture are as diverse as the United States itself. From pop ...
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Sugar Gamers play better together

Local gaming organization caters to the female geek

Female geeks populate the basement of Galactic Force Toys, 3240 N. Clark St. The room is ...
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Cheap tricks

Monthly variety circus performance sells out, continues to thrive

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Busy hands craft bowls for less fortunate

Lillstreet Art Center continues annual Empty Bowls benefit

The first clay bowl Gary Jackson ever made sits somewhere in his house. He has no ...
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Filter reopens with environment in mind

Wicker Park coffee shop back in business with green sensibility, community outlook

Swarms of college students, artists and young professionals occupy tables and couches, armed with iPods and ...
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A Glimpse of a masterpiece

In the art gallery community, it’s common for exhibits to last for weeks, even months at a time

In the art gallery community, it’s common for exhibits to last for weeks, even months at ...
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Metal show brings a woman’s touch

Female-led bands to perform all-ages show at Portage Theater

Gender bias and delicate ears have no place at a rock show. Once the music starts, ...