Matt Ulery's Loom @ MCA's Tuesdays on the Terrace

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Published July 20, 2010 at 12:31 p.m.
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Every Tuesday during the summer the Museum of Contemporary Art presents free live jazz concerts from some of the city's most legendary and innovative musicians ... Tonight's performance features Matt Ulery's Loom. Grab some friends and a blanket for a relaxing evening on the garden lawn, or make a night of it with a reservation at Puck's ... Snacks and beverages, including wine and seasonal cocktails are available for purchase. 5:30-8pm. 220 E. Chicago Ave. Free ...

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The Silent Film Society of Chicago presents The Freshman @ The Portage Theater

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Published July 23, 2010 at 9:01 p.m.
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The Silent Film Society of Chicago kicks off their 2010 Silent Summer Film Festival with a screening of the 1925 film The Freshman , at The Portage Theater (4050 N. Milwaukee). Starring Harold Lloyd and Jobyna Ralston, accompanied with live organ music by Dennis Scott ... Pre-show performance by the West End Jazz Band at 7pm ... Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door ... Screening at 8pm ... For more info call 773-205-SFSC or visit The Silent Film Society of Chicago ...

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Figuring out the Big Three of free agency

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Published July 17, 2010 at 6:08 p.m.

The Bulls ended up doing OK in free agency, even though they apparently lost out on the elite of the class, though LeBron James could still be in play after the Bulls Wednesday reached apparent agreement with Jazz All-Star forward Carlos Boozer ...

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Carlos Boozer excited to land in Chicago with the Bulls

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Published July 17, 2010 at 6:01 p.m.

When Carlos Boozer met with the Bulls' brass at the United Center on July 1, he made it clear that Chicago was his first choice if he decided to leave the Jazz. On Wednesday, Boozer backed up his words, reportedly agreeing to a five-year deal with the Bul ...

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The Chicago Bulls sign Ronnie Brewer

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Published July 16, 2010 at 7:17 p.m.

The Bulls have signed 25-year old SG Ronnie Brewer to a 3-year, $12.5 million dollar deal ... Brewer played in 58 games (53 starts) for the Jazz & Grizzlies last season and he averaged 30.0 minutes, 8.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.6 steals per game ... He has now played in 271 games [ ... ] ...

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Bulls continue Chicago Jazz campaign

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Published July 16, 2010 at 6:17 p.m.

In a move that sees the Bulls sign their third former Utah Jazz member of the offseason, Chicago has come to terms with shooting guard Ronnie Brewer. This follows previous signings of Carlos Boozer and Kyle Korver, both former Jazz stars. In ...

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Bulls sign Carlos Boozer

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Published July 17, 2010 at 5:49 p.m.

The Chicago Bulls announced July 8 the team has signed free agent forward Carlos Boozer to a contract. Boozer (6-9, 260) joins the Bulls following a successful six-season run with the Utah Jazz ...

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Mwata Bowden @ MCA's Tuesdays on the Terrace

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Published July 13, 2010 at 12:29 p.m.
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Every Tuesday during the summer the Museum of Contemporary Art presents free live jazz concerts from some of the city's most legendary and innovative musicians ... Tonight's performance features Mwata Bowden. Grab some friends and a blanket for a relaxing evening on the garden lawn, or make a night of it with a reservation at Puck's ... Snacks and beverages, including wine and seasonal cocktails are available for purchase. 5:30-8pm. 220 E. Chicago Ave. Free ...

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Ratchet @ Skylark

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Published July 12, 2010 at 10:51 a.m.
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Tonight Darren Johnston is in from San Francisco to play trumpet in tonight's Ratchet jazz series performance ... He joins locals Josh Abrams on bass and Marc Riordan on drums. 10pm. Donations accepted. 2149 S. Halsted. 21+ ...

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Father Figures Make Zombie Jazz Come Alive

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Published July 9, 2010 at 1:30 p.m.
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Photo by Bill Walton, via Father Figures MySpace Page ... Though the phrase “zombie jazz” can conjure up images of undead ensembles using guttural saxophones and murderous trumpets to feast upon their listeners’ brains, the truth is that, despite the distinctive press release descriptor, Brooklyn-based quintet Father Figures’ self-titled debut is evocative of another horror titan entirely: Victor Frankenstein. Their cohesively fragmented approach to music Father Figures consists of 5

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