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5 things The A.V. Club learned at the Art Institute’s new Roy Lichtenstein retrospective // High Five

by Marah Eakin May 22, 2012 -

He’s inspired many a thoughtful Halloween costume and witty ad, but what do any of us really know about the late artist Roy Lichtenstein?
5 Xiu Xiu songs most likely to scare off casual fans // High Five

by Andrew Winistorfer May 17, 2012 -

“I Luv Abortion” might be too much for the uninitiated.
5 things The A.V. Club learned at a class about autopsies // High Five

by Marah Eakin April 17, 2012 -

To quote Inside-Out Boy, “Guts!”
Rock you like an octogenarian: 5 musicians over 75 who are still hitting the road // High Five

by Tea Krulos March 22, 2012 -

Dozing off to reruns of Matlock not included.
“Blind” bands that aren’t actually blind // High Five

by Bryan Bierman March 22, 2012 -

We got to thinking of some other rock bands that have the word “blind” in their name.
5 classic cocktails remixed // High Five

by Carol Hilker March 6, 2012 -

As time has passed, giving way to more mature decisions, so comes a more mature way of drinking—or at least a rock-solid attempt at being mature.
Good Times and more: 5 pop-culture depictions of Cabrini-Green // High Five

by Bryant Thompson March 5, 2012 -

A look back at the pop cultural legacy of Chicago’s Near North Side public housing projects.
The A.V. Club guide to National Pig Day // High Five

by Bryant Thompson March 1, 2012 -

Celebrate the existence of a benevolent God by honoring this wonderful, magical animal.
Bands and children’s literature mash it up // High Five

by Shanna Mooney February 27, 2012 -

The Giving Tree Band’s name brought a nostalgic tear to our eye, and we began to research other band’s names derived from children’s literature.
Stupid comedies allow primal laughs to reign // High Five

by Shanna Mooney February 27, 2012 -

Presenting five seriously stupid comedies for a temporary reprieve from the dumps.

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Bill Murray gets uncharacteristically candid on late Chicago comedy legend Del Close http://t.co/5qfmngfT
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New public art piece largest, trippiest in Chicago's history. http://t.co/YurwLGXa
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Blog: Chicago's Olympic hopes get new life, but that's a bad, bad thing. http://t.co/JYlsh8W0
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News Net: The city owes—and is refusing to pay—$22 million in parking fines. http://t.co/m9HE0McZ
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In preparation for @LincolnHall's zombie double feature tonight, delve into the wide world of the walking dead. http://t.co/Sj6Hpgom
AVClubChicago at May 25, 2012 01:05 PM
Recap: A marcher looks back at this past Sunday and Monday's NATO protests http://t.co/gmF9jeL6
AVClubChicago at May 25, 2012 12:10 PM
Win tickets to see Destroyer in Milwaukee, plus Amtrak Hiawatha tickets to get there. http://t.co/InaaJqxx
AVClubChicago at May 25, 2012 12:05 PM
#SummerOfSka coming to Chicago. http://t.co/WHaMFZ3M
AVClubChicago at May 25, 2012 11:55 AM
Singer Kelly Hogan (@HoganHere) on her crush on Buck Owens, talking tampons with @NekoCase, and her new record. http://t.co/0fEMT7T6
AVClubChicago at May 25, 2012 11:05 AM
Insta-click. RT @redeyechicago: Cute video alert: New baby otter at @Shedd_Aquarium! http://t.co/fMEfMklO
AVClubChicago at May 25, 2012 10:17 AM

5 things The A.V. Club learned at the Art Institute’s new Roy Lichtenstein retrospective // High Five

5 Xiu Xiu songs most likely to scare off casual fans // High Five

5 things The A.V. Club learned at a class about autopsies // High Five

Rock you like an octogenarian: 5 musicians over 75 who are still hitting the road // High Five

“Blind” bands that aren’t actually blind // High Five

5 classic cocktails remixed // High Five

Good Times and more: 5 pop-culture depictions of Cabrini-Green // High Five

The A.V. Club guide to National Pig Day // High Five

Bands and children’s literature mash it up // High Five

Stupid comedies allow primal laughs to reign // High Five

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