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Floating Piano Culture · Chicago
This Week in Chicago
Friday, June 20, 2025 · Issue No. 1
From Eathan
Summer arrives in Chicago like a long-delayed resolution — and suddenly the city is alive in a way that feels earned. This week I've been thinking about how a piano responds to humidity shifts. If your instrument felt sluggish or unstable this spring, the summer heat isn't going to help. A short note on what to watch for is in the Piano Corner below. But first — there is a lot happening this week, and most of it is worth going out for.
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Andros Taverna — James Beard-nominated Greek restaurant in Lincoln Square. One of the best rooms in the city, and the lamb is exceptional.
🎵 Live Music This Week
Chicago Symphony Orchestra — Beethoven's Seventh
Thu–Sat · Orchestra Hall · $35–$120
Hiromi Uehara Trio · Jazz Showcase
Fri–Sat · Dearborn Street · $25–$40
Andy's Jazz Club — late night sets
Fri & Sat from 9pm · No cover after 11pm
🎹 Piano Corner
Chicago summers can push indoor humidity above 60%. At that level, piano action parts swell slightly — keys feel heavier, response feels slower. If your piano sounds or feels different this month, it's likely environmental, not structural. A good humidity control system (we recommend Dampp-Chaser for uprights) will stabilize things year-round. Happy to assess yours at your next tuning.
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