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    Post #1 - March 1st, 2021, 7:56 pm
    Post #1 - March 1st, 2021, 7:56 pm Post #1 - March 1st, 2021, 7:56 pm
    For those who are interested:

    "The Newberry Library has acquired the archives of Mister Kelly’s, an iconic 20th-century Chicago nightclub, cultural hub, and launchpad for comedians and singers including Richard Pryor, Barbra Streisand, and many others.

    Founded in 1953 by George and Oscar Marienthal, Mister Kelly’s became one of Chicago’s best-known jazz and comedy venues, operating until 1975. The club was located just a few blocks from the Newberry, on Rush Street in the spot where Gibson’s Bar & Steakhouse sits today. During decades of social upheaval and segregation, the club was a rare gathering place for people of all races to enjoy performances from the likes of musicians Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, and Herbie Hancock and co
    medians Bob Newhart, Dick Cavett, and Lily Tomlin."

    https://www.newberry.org/archives-miste ... d-newberry

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