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The Youth Lagoon Show Was Beautiful and a Lot Louder Than You'd Expect

The Youth Lagoon Show Was Beautiful and a Lot Louder Than You’d Expect

The sold-out concert at Metro on May 15 was a pretty incredible performance.

Posted Thursday at 4:30 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
Yo-Yo Ma Played a Free Show at the Symphony Center Last Night

Yo-Yo Ma Played a Free Show at the Symphony Center Last Night

The concert was great—even if you aren't a symphony regular. There are two more chances to see him later this week.

Posted May 14, 2013, at 12:00 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
Here's a Great Kids' Play You Can Actually Enjoy

Here’s a Great Kids’ Play You Can Actually Enjoy

The Chicago Children’s Theatre and Redmoon's production of The Elephant and the Whale is a refreshingly good show for kids.

Posted April 25, 2013, at 4:30 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
Critics Picks: A Platter of Concerts for the Holiday Weekend

Critics Picks: A Platter of Concerts for the Holiday Weekend

Wondering how to spend the time when you're not stuffing your face with turkey? Check out our list of the must-see concerts this weekend.

Posted Nov. 21, 2012, at 1:32 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
His Kind of Our Town: Thornton Wilder and Chicago

His Kind of Our Town: Thornton Wilder and Chicago

Penelope Niven's new biography of Thornton Wilder explores the literary giant's life in Chicago

Posted Oct. 31, 2012, at 12:08 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
Mike Birbiglia Delights in ‘My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend’

Mike Birbiglia Delights in ‘My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend’

The star of the recent movie Sleepwalk With Me stops by Chicago on his latest comedy tour, and trust us, you'll want to check it out.

Posted Oct. 26, 2012, at 3:29 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
The Art Institute Celebrates Steve McQueen

The Art Institute Celebrates Steve McQueen

The Art Institute launches a mid-career survey of the British artist Steve McQueen (no, not that guy from the The Great Escape)

Posted Oct. 24, 2012, at 12:51 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
Thing I’m Loving Today: ‘Meanwhile’ Music Video by Eighth Blackbird and Manual Cinema

Thing I’m Loving Today: ‘Meanwhile’ Music Video by Eighth Blackbird and Manual Cinema

Two Chicago-based groups collaborate on one cool project

Posted Oct. 22, 2012, at 3:15 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
A Bang for Your Buck at the Joffrey Ballet

A Bang for Your Buck at the Joffrey Ballet

The dance season is kicking into full swing, with the Joffrey Ballet debuting Human Landscapes, running now through October 28

Posted Oct. 22, 2012, at 12:13 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
Getting a Kick out of 'Kinky Boots'

Getting a Kick out of ‘Kinky Boots’

The new Broadway-bound musical from Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein is sure to pump up the audience—even if it has some kinks to work out

Posted Oct. 18, 2012, at 1:58 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)