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'Othello: The Remix' Will Keep On Bringing That Dope Shakespeare Rap

‘Othello: The Remix’ Will Keep On Bringing That Dope Shakespeare Rap

Chicago Shakespeare just announced that it has extended the Q Brothers' production through June 15.

Vote for 'Chicago' Twice in a Best Cover Contest

Vote for ‘Chicago’ Twice in a Best Cover Contest

The November 2012 issue is nominated for two categories in the American Society of Magazine Editors' Best Cover Contest.

Matt Ulery Better Have a Strong Encore

Matt Ulery Better Have a Strong Encore

The bassist had a big year in 2012. He returns to Green Mill next Friday after a long tour for his acclaimed album, 'By a Little Light.'

Orbert Davis Is Going to Make You Dance

Orbert Davis Is Going to Make You Dance

The composer's Chicago Jazz Philharmonic joins with the River North Dance Chicago troupe to premiere Havana Blue this weekend.

Here Are Your Top Five Plans This Week

Here Are Your Top Five Plans This Week

Track down rare vinyl at the Chirp Radio Record Fair, see Tarell McCraney’s latest play, and witness the return of the prodigal new-music group Eighth Blackbird.

Drinking in Andersonville With Love And Radiation

Drinking in Andersonville With Love And Radiation

We sat down with Adele Nicholas and Lakshmi Ramgopal, the ladies behind Chicago’s hottest dark synth pop band.

The Truth About Phosphorescent’s New Album, ‘Muchacho’

The Truth About Phosphorescent’s New Album, ‘Muchacho’

The alt-country rocker Matthew Houck plays Lincoln Hall Saturday night, but he answered some of our burning questions first.

Six Awesome Photos of Comiskey Park's Final Years

Six Awesome Photos of Comiskey Park’s Final Years

In a new book, photographer Thomas W. Harney captures scenes of the White Sox stadium from an era that seems more than just a few decades in the past.

Mercury’s ‘Barnum’ Is Not the Greatest Show on Earth

Mercury’s ‘Barnum’ Is Not the Greatest Show on Earth

This forgettable spectacle does a lot more fizzling than dazzling.

Here's a Sneak Preview Stream of Fall Out Boy's Comeback Album

Here’s a Sneak Preview Stream of Fall Out Boy’s Comeback Album

Save Rock and Roll is not released until April 16, but fans can stream the whole thing right now.