You know it’s going to be a good day when you get to see one Grammy Award-winning artist sing their biggest hits live on stage. But when four powerhouse performers share the spotlight, the experience is downright glorious. On Friday, May 30, Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Stephanie Mills, and Gladys Knight brought their The Queens! […]
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Rebellious Marks Chicago Dance Month With Dancers’ Remarks
In honor of this year’s Chicago Dance Month lineup, Rebellious Magazine has lined up a collection of comments and insights from Windy City dance pros.
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Photos: Valerie June Creates Space for Joy at Park West in Chicago
Early in the evening during Valerie June’s May 28 performance at Park West in Chicago – in support of her gorgeous new album Owls, Omens, and Oracles – the singer-songwriter made a confession that being a realist is how she is able to stay as positive as possible during these hard times. “I know how […]
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5 Ways to Salute Memorial Day & Women Veterans Day
Not only does May 26 mark Memorial Day, June 12 is Women Veterans Day. As such, Chicagoland venues are hosting coffee, tea, and dinner events along with an online exhibition about women in the military thanks to the Dunn Museum.
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Photos: Tennis Says Farewell to Chicago with a Dreamy Set at The Salt Shed
Parting is such sweet sorrow, but when this concept was applied to Tennis’ Farewell Tour stop at The Salt Shed in Chicago on May 23, the emphasis was on the sweet. “It’s bittersweet, but I plan on having fun tonight,” said Alaina Moore early in the set. “It’s been really, really fucking special. We’re so […]
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Chicago Mayor Commits $7 Million to Raises for Early Childhood Education Workers
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest news on Chicago Public Schools. Mayor Brandon Johnson announced on May 13 that Chicago will spend $7 million on increasing salaries for 3,000 early childhood workers, as […]
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From the Archives: Our Favorite Mother’s Day Posts
As you may imagine, the feisty feminists of Rebellious Magazine have had a lot to say about Mother’s Day over the years, from celebrating its history — and mourning its commodification — to marking why it’s an important time to talk about abortion. Here are a few of our faves that have resonated most with readers and […]
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New Opera ‘She Who Dared’ Sings the Praises of Bold Black Women
Classical music meets soul, gospel, and protest songs in She Who Dared, a 1950s-set opera that highlights the rebellious Black women who helped dismantle bus segregation in the American South. Presented and performed by Chicago Opera Theater (COT), the new work by Emmy award-winning composer Jasmine Arielle Barnes and acclaimed poet/librettist Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton makes […]
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A Love Letter to Dads About Mother’s Day; tl;dr: Don’t F*ck This Up
This content is brought to you by Chicago Super Sitters, the city’s largest and most prestigious babysitting agency. Mother’s Day has existed for 118 years and yet its arrival still seems to surprise some dads out there. Instead of buying your man a calendar, or resenting him on Monday, slide these tips into his DMs, […]
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Photos: Japanese Breakfast Kicks Off a Three-night Run at The Salt Shed in Chicago
If you are someone who finds beauty in sadness and a certain comfort in gloom – and who doesn’t these days – you’ve probably been listening to Japanese Breakfast’s new album, For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women), on repeat since it came out earlier this year. On April 30, Michelle Zauner and company (guitarist Peter […]