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The One About The Alley's 48th Anniversary On Chicago's Punk And Goth Scene, Kumas Corner and Summer Camp Sketch Revue

By Tom Barnas
7/21/2024

This podcast episode covers several stories from Chicago, including the 48th anniversary of The Alley, a jewelry business turned punk store. It also discusses Kuma’s Corner, a unique burger joint known for its heavy metal theme, and the Winnetka Music Festival, started by Val Heller of ValsList.com. The episode concludes with a mention of the Summer Camp Sketch Comedy Show and the I Am a Man mural in Bucktown Wicker Park.

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