Goodman Theatre’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ To Air On WBEZ And Vocalo
The play — adapted for audio — will air on WBEZ and Vocalo on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
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From ‘Prove Em Wrong’ To ‘Honey’: The Best Chicago Music Of 2020
Chicago musicians this year spun up songs meant to inspire. Vocalo’s Stephen Bekoe helps us break down 2020’s best tracks.
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Angela Jackson Named New Illinois Poet Laureate, Just Like Her Mentor Gwendolyn Brooks
Chicagoan Angela Jackson is the fifth poet laureate in Illinois history, flling a position that had been vacant since 2017.
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Chicago Public Library Receives Huge Improv Comedy Archive
A massive collection of improv material — from video performances to show programs — will be available for future researchers and performers.
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The Best Podcasts In 2020 … According To WBEZ’s Audio Experts
Looking for some listening recommendations? Here are the top 2020 picks from WBEZ’s expert podcast team.
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Nerdette Book Club: Tana French’s ‘The Searcher’
Author Sarah Vowell and comedian Maeve Higgins visit the Nerdette Book Club for a spoiler-filled discussion about a plodding murder mystery.
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Playwright Isaac Gómez Pays Tribute To His Mom In New Radio Play ‘Wally World’
Over the past 25 years, Isaac Gómez’s mom worked her way up from cashier to store manager at one of the largest focus Walmarts in the U.S.
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The Best Books Of 2020 … According To Nerdette’s Greta Johnsen
At-home living inspired WBEZ bookworm Greta Johnsen to read 95 books this year (over 25 more than last year). Here are her 10 favorites.
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This Is Your Brain. This Is Your Brain Eating The Year’s Best Holiday Cookie This Weekend.
How much does your brain work just moving your body? We ask a neuroscientist. Plus, we debate cookie of the year and look back at the week.
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Journalist Arionne Nettles Shares Her Favorite Things To Read, Watch And Do
From eating Nita’s Gumbo to reading Mariah Carey’s new memoir, Arionne Nettles shares her top picks for the week
