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What You'll See at the First Chicago Film Critics Association Festival

What You’ll See at the First Chicago Film Critics Association Festival

We asked the event's producer how the CFCA chose which low-distribution films to screen at the Rosemont festival.

Posted April 3, 2013, at 12:00 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
Roger Ebert Announces His Cancer Has Returned

Roger Ebert Announces His Cancer Has Returned

But that won't stop one of the most powerful people in Chicago.

Posted April 3, 2013, at 10:40 a.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
The Lawndale Theater Is One of the World's Most Beautiful Abandoned Buildings

The Lawndale Theater Is One of the World’s Most Beautiful Abandoned Buildings

At least, it ranks on a captivating list compiled by one keen-eyed imgur user.

Posted April 2, 2013, at 12:00 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
9 Free Concerts You Can See on Your Lunch Break

9 Free Concerts You Can See on Your Lunch Break

Are you making the most of your lunch breaks in April? You have 9 more chances to see free classical music in the middle of the day. The next show is this Friday.

Posted April 2, 2013, at 11:45 a.m. | Permalink | Comments (1)
Here's the Downtown Sound Lineup for Summer 2013

Here’s the Downtown Sound Lineup for Summer 2013

The Carolina Chocolate Drops and dozens more will play the free Monday night concert series at the Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park.

Posted April 2, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
What to Do This Weekend: Party with Gary Busey in Dubuque, Iowa

What to Do This Weekend: Party with Gary Busey in Dubuque, Iowa

Want to revel in a world of vintage/indie cinema this weekend? Head for Dubuque, Iowa, where the annual Julien Dubuque International Film Festival runs Thursday, April 4, through Sunday, April 7...

Posted April 1, 2013, at 5:54 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
Steve Zahn Got Down at the Green Mill on Saturday Night

Steve Zahn Got Down at the Green Mill on Saturday Night

We caught film star Steve Zahn enjoying a show by Mama Digdown's Brass Band.

Posted April 1, 2013, at 3:00 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
A Ton of Celebrities Are Invading Chicago This Summer

A Ton of Celebrities Are Invading Chicago This Summer

Nobody leave the Navy Pier until Kate Winslet shows up.

Posted April 1, 2013, at 1:30 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
What Pulitzer Winner Quiara Alegría Hudes Loves About Chicago

What Pulitzer Winner Quiara Alegría Hudes Loves About Chicago

The playwright's The Happiest Song Plays Last premieres at the Goodman Theatre on April 13.

Posted March 22, 2013, at 11:40 a.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
Eat Your Easter Candy with Willy Wonka

Eat Your Easter Candy with Willy Wonka

On Sunday, the Music Box Theatre is hosting a special screening of the Gene Wilder classic—complete with candy and props for the crowd.

Posted March 29, 2013, at 5:00 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)