A new dance theater piece brings Sufjan Stevens’ album “Illinois” to life. “Illinoise” is a clever adaptation of Stevens’ work, tying together works that begin with little more in common than a shared theme and similar sound into a seamless narrative. The dance revue includes all the major tracks from the album, though they’re used slightly out of order. None of the characters have speaking roles.
Read More(OPINION) Haven’t bishops — in Illinois and across the U.S. — learned that despite the best efforts of their high-priced lawyers and public relations professionals, victims are becoming increasingly empowered, civil attorneys are becoming more aggressive and creative, law enforcement is becoming more determined, and those who commit and conceal assaults on children are becoming “outed” more and more?
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