Supes reject illegal conversion that turned four rental units into one mansion
Plus: New Works Festival highlights a wealth of dances, jazz cooks at the Black Cat
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Today's headlines:
Supes reject illegal conversion that turned four rental units into one mansion
By Tim Redmond
Critical vote not to accept Sauter deal sends a message to speculators—but there are plenty of other examples that the city has ignored
With New Works Festival, Lenora Lee Dance opens doors to radical voices
By Aimée Ts'ao
Seven diverse dance-makers premiere pieces exploring nuanced empowerment, quiet observation, immersive healing, more
What’s up at the Black Cat? Great jazz, for one
By John-Paul Shiver
The TL joint treads in the giant steps of the legendary Blackhawk venue, as Veotis Latchinson's D'Angelo tribute made clear.
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