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Jacque Harper

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Bassist, founder of the Chicago Bass Ensemble. jacqueharper.bandcamp.com Https://www.chicagobassensemble.com Was on the now-infamous social platform as ChicagoBassEns.

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11.02.2026 01:50 πŸ‘ 50 πŸ” 18 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Pick-Staiger Hall filling up for today’s EvanstonSymphony.org concert. #MusicianSky

08.02.2026 20:25 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Foreground left, a double bass headstock. Background, musicians milling around on stage as chairs and stands are moved to new locations.

Foreground left, a double bass headstock. Background, musicians milling around on stage as chairs and stands are moved to new locations.

Final rehearsal for tomorrow’s EvanstonSymphony.org concert.
The seating chaos when piano is added to the stage…
#MusicianSky

07.02.2026 19:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Washington Post Is No Longer Useful to Jeff Bezos In a kleptocracy, there is no reason for a billionaire to own an adversarial news outlet.

"....what its journalists doβ€”accountability journalism about the rich and powerfulβ€”does not serve someone who is rich and powerful. The Washington Post and many of its reporters are no longer useful to Bezos, and so he has decided to get rid of them."

www.404media.co/the-washingt...

05.02.2026 15:29 πŸ‘ 83 πŸ” 26 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Protesters marching through the streets of Chicago’s loop, between tall buildings under gray sky with snow falling.

Protesters marching through the streets of Chicago’s loop, between tall buildings under gray sky with snow falling.

…all around the Chicago loop…

25.01.2026 21:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

While riding I’ve used their websites to tell Senators Durbin and Duckworth to not support any bills which fund ICE and or DHS.
If you can’t get to a rally yourself, at least reach out to your senators and representatives to tell them how you feel.

25.01.2026 19:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Red Line Chicago Transit train is as packed as any weekday rush hour. My assessment is that the vast majority of these folks are on the way to the anti-ICE rally downtown.
I’m proud to be doing that myself. I hope our actions can preserve our right to peaceable protest in the U.S.A.

25.01.2026 19:15 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
An almond croissant on a white plate and a lattΓ© with elegant art in the foam in a white porcelain cup, on a black tabletop.

An almond croissant on a white plate and a lattΓ© with elegant art in the foam in a white porcelain cup, on a black tabletop.

What a treat this morning at #CommonCup #RogersPark #Chicago

12.01.2026 16:15 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What in the Gestapo is going on in Grand Rapids?

Watch this activist get arrested *mid-interview* for speaking out against U.S. action in Venezuela.

05.01.2026 16:12 πŸ‘ 28536 πŸ” 14042 πŸ’¬ 1512 πŸ“Œ 1947

Of all the competitive authoritarian developments of the past year I think the fall of CBS News is among the most chilling. That this can happen to easily and so quickly freaks me the fuck out.

04.01.2026 02:24 πŸ‘ 3714 πŸ” 863 πŸ’¬ 69 πŸ“Œ 29

You may well be in charge, but that particular phrase is being used for something else. Maybe you do the version where the G is capitalized and there's no hyphen. Or something else. Because you are in charge so it is your decision.πŸ‘

03.01.2026 22:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Alpha-gal syndrome - Symptoms and causes

Allergy to red meat, caused by a tick bite. www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-con...
I guess maybe sweats aren’t listed as a primary symptom so I might have jumped the gun on my response, but I wanted to contribute to the conversation.

03.01.2026 22:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A clear glass on a wooden countertop, viewed from three-quarters above. In the glass is the foam remaining after drinking an entire cafe lattΓ©; the heart-shaped white foam on the background of tan foam is still visible.

A clear glass on a wooden countertop, viewed from three-quarters above. In the glass is the foam remaining after drinking an entire cafe lattΓ©; the heart-shaped white foam on the background of tan foam is still visible.

I think it’s a #GoodOmen when you’re having coffee with your partner and the barista’s heart-shaped lattΓ© art lasts through your entire drink.

03.01.2026 22:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Isn't that Alpha-gal Syndrome?

03.01.2026 22:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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24.12.2025 04:51 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m sorry, but it is disgraceful to be an academic who uses this technology to conduct research. It should be prohibited in all of our scholarly institutions, including universities and journals.

20.12.2025 12:35 πŸ‘ 6886 πŸ” 1817 πŸ’¬ 167 πŸ“Œ 261
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The Ritual Shaming of the Woman at the Coldplay Concert

When did we as a society become so mean and unforgiving of each other?
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/s...

18.12.2025 22:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

A powerful argument here, relevant to all the arts.

18.12.2025 10:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

FOR SALE: picture
PRICE: 1000 words

16.12.2025 16:38 πŸ‘ 176 πŸ” 50 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 1
Selfie-style photo with bass headstock in foreground and orchestra musicians in background. All in street clothes because this is just a rehearsal.

Selfie-style photo with bass headstock in foreground and orchestra musicians in background. All in street clothes because this is just a rehearsal.

Today’s officeβ€”rehearsal with Evanston Symphony Orchestra for tomorrow’s holiday concert evanstonsymphony.org
#musiciansky

13.12.2025 19:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Evanston Symphony Orchestra offering special holiday show for people with special needs - Evanston RoundTable The Evanston Symphony Orchestra has scheduled a special holiday concert at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14 just for audience members with special needs and

I'm very proud to be a part of the Evanston Symphony Orchestra's "A Very Special Special" concert this coming Sunday. A shortened performance for "those who vocalize, move and have different ways of experiencing music."
evanstonroundtable.com/2025/12/09/e... #musiciansky

10.12.2025 13:54 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
In the foreground the headstock of a double bass, in the background members of a small orchestra with the colorful stained glass windows of Second Presbyterian church in the far background.

In the foreground the headstock of a double bass, in the background members of a small orchestra with the colorful stained glass windows of Second Presbyterian church in the far background.

Today’s office

Sing-along Messiah at Second Presbyterian Church in Chicago. December 7, 3:30 pm. Free. Reception following.
#musiciansky #chicago www.secondpreschicago.org/sing-along-m...

07.12.2025 20:43 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Ceiling Cat sez β€œI iz watchin you alwaze”

04.12.2025 21:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rogers Park's New 400 Theaters Is Reopening As New Operator Revives 113-Year-Old Movie House The operator of three historic movie theaters in Michigan has leased the shuttered Rogers Park theater, which was the city's oldest continually running movie theater when it closed in 2023.

Oh, yay! Rogers Park's New 400 Theaters Is Reopening As New Operator Revives 113-Year-Old Movie House blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/01/r...

02.12.2025 00:32 πŸ‘ 101 πŸ” 21 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 6
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Kelly: He runs around on stage talking about lethality and the warrior ethos.. That’s not the message that should be coming from the Secretary of Defense… He runs around on a stage like he’s a 12 year old playing army. It’s embarrassing.

01.12.2025 21:11 πŸ‘ 46088 πŸ” 12408 πŸ’¬ 1308 πŸ“Œ 793
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02.12.2025 17:14 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
A poster announcing Singalong Messiah at Second Presbyterian Church of Chicago. Line art style illustration of two angels playing trumpets facing each other. An elaborate floral-like border surrounds the angels and text describing the place, time and soloists. The colors of the image are red (for the border and most of the text) and green (for the angles and some of the text). Text: Singalong Messiah. Tony Krempa, Conductor; Michael Shawgo, organ; Sherry Watkins, Sadie Cheslak, Dominic Reyes & Vince Wallace, soloists; Free admission December 7, 3:30pm; Reception following; Second Presbyterian Church of Chicago.

A poster announcing Singalong Messiah at Second Presbyterian Church of Chicago. Line art style illustration of two angels playing trumpets facing each other. An elaborate floral-like border surrounds the angels and text describing the place, time and soloists. The colors of the image are red (for the border and most of the text) and green (for the angles and some of the text). Text: Singalong Messiah. Tony Krempa, Conductor; Michael Shawgo, organ; Sherry Watkins, Sadie Cheslak, Dominic Reyes & Vince Wallace, soloists; Free admission December 7, 3:30pm; Reception following; Second Presbyterian Church of Chicago.

Next Sunday in Chicagoβ€”Sing-along Messiah at Second Presbyterian Church in Chicago. December 7, 3:30 pm. Free. Reception following.
I've been playing this one for quite a few years, and always look forward to it. #musiciansky #chicago www.secondpreschicago.org/sing-along-m...

02.12.2025 00:27 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œAh, just one more thing, sir. You’re blowing up those boats, saying they’re filled with drugs headed for the US. But then you go and pardon the guy who brought in 400 tons of cocaine. That’s billions of doses. Help me understand that.”

30.11.2025 03:25 πŸ‘ 24249 πŸ” 8095 πŸ’¬ 601 πŸ“Œ 376

Oh. Not a citizen. But even more to his liking, an immigrant.

28.11.2025 10:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The President doesn't want you standing up and speaking out against him, so he's coming after me to intimidate all of us.

But I won't back down β€” and neither should you.

26.11.2025 19:51 πŸ‘ 9457 πŸ” 2945 πŸ’¬ 344 πŸ“Œ 166