We left Milwaukee at around 4:30, too late to grab dinner and still make the 7pm show. SpotHero found us a parking spot about half a mile from the venue, down Seminary, and it was a nice walk though what I imagine is Chicago's version of Bay View - plenty of nice shops and homes, plenty of people out walking dogs, a feeling of safety but with enough graffiti to remind you you were in Chi-Town.
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Sunday, January 22, 2023
Ali Siddiq - Live at the Vic Theater in Chicago
The Vic was built as the Victoria Theater back in 1912, the same year the Titanic sank, and apparently, they ADORED stairs in 1912.
Now, I'm not talking about a simple, utilitarian use of stairs to carry patrons from one level of the building to another. Oh no. There are THREE flights of descending stairs and a winding passage (ending in a large step) just to reach the restrooms, and steps galore throughout. You want to move six feet to your left? Go down a flight, then up another. Architect John E.O. Pridmore and M.C. Escher must have been kin.
But all kidding aside, the theater is gorgeous.
Here's Lisa with her $24 drink
We had balcony seats (row K, seats 302 and 301) and our view was fine, although Lisa thought we lost a lot in not being able to see Ali's facial expressions. Both Siddiq and his opener (dang, I wish I recalled his name) were hilarious, and I laughed a lot.
But while we could hear the opener fine, most of Ali's first ten minutes were a mystery, until people in the balcony started yelling that we couldn't hear. After that it greatly improved, although you still had to pay attention or risk losing a word or two.
A great time, and we'd definitely see him again. Check him out on Youtube!
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