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There Are 32 Great Classical, New Music, and Opera Concerts in Chicago This June

There Are 32 Great Classical, New Music, and Opera Concerts in Chicago This June

With Ravinia, the Rush Hour Concerts, and the Grant Park Music Festival, this is a big month for local performances.

Posted June 5, 2013, at 12:15 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
11 Classic Rock, Blues, and Soul Shows to See in Chicago This June

11 Classic Rock, Blues, and Soul Shows to See in Chicago This June

With ten concerts this month plus the Blues Festival starting Thursday, there's a lot of guitar getting played in Chicago.

Posted June 4, 2013, at 3:15 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
Four Folk and World Music Concerts to See in Chicago This Month

Four Folk and World Music Concerts to See in Chicago This Month

All of these shows present a rare chance to see something special in town.

Posted June 4, 2013, at 1:15 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
<em>The Second City Guide to the Opera</em>: It Actually Works

The Second City Guide to the Opera: It Actually Works

The Second City and Lyric Opera show has just the right amount of cheesiness.

Posted June 4, 2013, at 12:45 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
See a Zydeco Festival and a Late-Night Art Market in New Orleans This Weekend

See a Zydeco Festival and a Late-Night Art Market in New Orleans This Weekend

Plus: How to buy summer flights, what to know about hotel reviews, and ways to get the most out of a guided tour.

Posted June 3, 2013, at 5:15 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
The Rolling Stones Concert Review: Ferocious After Fifty Years

The Rolling Stones Concert Review: Ferocious After Fifty Years

With hits, rarities, and a performing style that'd be amazing at any age, the Stones delivered a powerhouse show on Friday.

Posted June 3, 2013, at 4:15 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (1)
Tasting the Greatest Wines in All of Illinois on a Rainy Day in Oak Park

Tasting the Greatest Wines in All of Illinois on a Rainy Day in Oak Park

Neither the weather nor a lineup of all in-state wines could deter a truly dedicated group of aficionados on Saturday.

Posted June 3, 2013, at 3:45 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
These Could Be Chicago's Next Breakout Artists

These Could Be Chicago’s Next Breakout Artists

As the indispensable West Loop art incubator Threewalls turns 10 (with a birthday bash on June 15), here's a look at the artists executive director Shannon Stratton sees as its rising stars.

Posted May 29, 2013, at 1:05 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
Having a Beer with Smith Westerns on a Monday Afternoon

Having a Beer with Smith Westerns on a Monday Afternoon

On their third album, 'Soft Will,' the local rockers debut a more grown-up sound.

Posted May 23, 2013, at 12:13 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
The 15 Best Things to Do in Oak Park

The 15 Best Things to Do in Oak Park

Here's how to experience the character and craftsmanship in the western suburb that Ernest Hemingway and Frank Lloyd Wright once called home.

Posted May 20, 2013, at 11:03 a.m. | Permalink | Comments (4)