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Rebecca writesMusic and Malt: 5 Rabbit Cervecería
Welcome to Music and Malt, a series that examines the intersections where music and beer meet in Chicago.
by Rebecca Suzan
Tucked away in an industrial complex in the South Side suburb of Bedford Park, 5 Rabbit Cervecería is a literal bright spot. Massive garage doors open to reveal an airy brewing facility and a taproom covered in colorful, Latin American-inspired artwork. Named for a day in the Aztec calendar and an Aztec deity, 5 Rabbit infuses the notably missing flavors of Central and South America into Chicago’s craft beer scene. I spoke with Selina Fabian who works in the 5 Rabbit taproom and learned that both the beer and music communities of Chicago are best served when they’re open to inspiration from unexpected sources.
SKaiser writes@CHIRPRadio (Week of June 25)
UPCOMING EVENTS
Join us Wednesday, June 27 for CHIRP Night at the Whistler! We're excited to welcome Chicago's own Wavy I.D with Sports Boyfriend to the stage. As usual, there is no cover for this 21 and over event, and it all kicks off around 8:30pm.
NEW MEDIA
Miranda Phelps caught up with Chicago Hip Hop artist Joseph Chilliams after his set at Mamby on the Beach
Clarence Ewing: The Million Year Trip writes@CHIRPRadio (Week of June 18)
Upcoming Events
- Thursday, June 21: CHIRP Radio welcomes The Horrors to The Bottom Lounge
- Friday June 22: CHIRP Radio welcomes Chad Valley to Beat Kitchen
- Friday June 22 to Sunday June 24: CHIRP Radio is at The Logan Square Arts Festival
- Saturday June 23: CHIRP Radio celebrates the 4th edition of Beermiscuous!
New Media
- Ari Mejia catches up with legendary Chicago DJ Michael Serafini
- Amanda Roscoe Mayo speaks with Sarah Louise
- First Time: First Strike - Saya Hillman
- Clarence and Kevin talk about Tully on The Fourth Wall
Kevin Fullam writesThe Fourth Wall: Tully
Welcome to The Fourth Wall, CHIRP's weekly e-conversation on cinema. This week's subject is the movie Tully.
This edition is written by CHIRP Radio volunteers Kevin Fullam and Clarence Ewing.
WARNING: Major Spoilers Ahead…!
Clarence:
Marlo (Charlize Theron) is far from loving life. She and her husband Drew (Ron Livingston) are parents of two children with another one almost due. Ron has checked out on the domestic front, Marlo’s son is having developmental problems at school and is looking at expulsion, and there’s general sense that Marlo’s existence is not the one she wanted, which she might be able to do something about if she could find 10 minutes to get some sleep.
After Marlo gives birth to #3, she begins behaving in ways that suggest postpartum depression. Her wealthy brother Craig (Mark Duplass) offers to pay for a night nanny to help her out. Marlo resists at first, but soon Tully (Mackenzie Davis), a twentysomething free spirit whose youthful energy is matched by her earthly wisdom, appears at Marlo’s door, ready and willing to assist. In every way, Tully is exactly what Marlo needs. Whether tending to the newborn, baking cupcakes for school, or jumpstarting Marlo and Drew’s love life, Tully is perfect. Maybe too perfect...
Clarence Ewing: The Million Year Trip writes@CHIRPRadio (Week of June 4)
Upcoming Events
- Friday June 8 to Sunday June 10: Join CHIRP Radio at the 20th edition of Ribfest Chicago
- Friday June 8: CHIRP Radio and Midwest Action welcome V.V. Lightbody to Schubas
- Sunday June 10: Classic Album Sundays spins Public Enemy’s It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back
New Media
- Leslie Gwam chats with Chicago rapper Marantz Moon
- First Time: First Strike - Carly Ballerini
- First Time: First Strike - David Manilow
- Kyle Sanders counts down Stevie Nicks’ Top 10 Deep Cuts
- Clarence and Kevin examine The Killing of a Sacred Deer