New exhibit spotlights legendary Chicago club Mister Kelly's
CHICAGO – More than half a century ago, Mister Kelly's in Chicago was the place to celebrate proms, anniversaries, birthdays, and more.It served as a springboard for young entertainers who later became not just household names, but big stars. Now, an exhibit at Chicago 's Newbery Library takes visitors back in time to a Chicago institution. Chicago 's Rush Street in the 1950s and 1960s was bustling, busy, and full of life.
And there were the more controversial ones like Dick Gregory, Richard Pryor, George Carlin, and even Lenny Bruce.'Mister Kelly's always had a reputation for being cutting edge,' said Marienthal.That included a duo prominently featured on the walls of the exhibit, Tim Reid and Tom Dreesen, an unusual combo in the racially-charged 1960s. Exhibit curator Alison Hinderliter said Mister Kelly's was a snapshot of America.
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