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Veteran gospel musician Richard Gibbs releases his first album [READER]( The Daily Reader [Pianist Richard Gibbs pays tribute to Inez Andrews and Aretha Franklin]( The veteran gospel musician has devoted his first solo album to songs he learned from his mother and his old boss. by [Aaron Cohen]( [Exploring memory and loss with circus and clowning in Memorabilia]( La Vuelta Ensemble’s new solo show gets an outing at UrbanTheater Company. by [Kimzyn Campbell]( [A gender-affirming space]( A transgender Oak Park librarian helps caregivers support their LGBTQ+ children. by [Kait Lavo]( [Walter Jagiello defined the polka sound of Polish Chicago]( “Li’l Wally” built a cottage industry—with his own label, studio, and pressing plant—powered by dancers on the old Division Street strip. by [Steve Krakow]( 📮 [Have you cast your ballot yet?]( 📮 From now until December 9, submit your favorites for Best of Chicago 2022! [Issue of Nov. 10 - Nov. 23, 2022 Vol. 52, No.]( [Download Issue]( [View this e-mail as a web page]( [@chicago_reader]( [/chicagoreader]( [@chicago_reader]( [Chicago Reader on LinkedIn]( [/chicagoreader]( [chicagoreader.com]( [Forward this e-mail to a friend](. Want to change how you receive these e-mails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](. Copyright © 2022 Chicago Reader, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Chicago Reader, 2930 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 102, Chicago, IL 60616