Who Is Bo Jackson?

Jackson will throw out the first pitch of the Sox season opener on Monday. Shouldn't Bo be a name every Chicagoan knows?

by Harry Sawyers

See the Creative Renaissance of Black Independent Filmmaking

The L.A. Rebellion Film Series kicks off in Chicago tonight.

by Jessica Nikolich

Meet the New Conductor of the Chicago Philharmonic

We have eight questions for Scott Speck, the orchestra’s first new artistic director in 23 years. He wants to perform for you—yes, you.

by Graham Meyer

The Top 5 Things to Do This Week

You can see Sigur Rós live in Chicago. There are other great things to do too. But did you hear that part about Sigur Rós?

‘Chicago Fire’ May Get a Cop Show Spin-Off

And we have some title suggestions for it.

by Emmet Sullivan

Will the Thalia Hall Become Pilsen’s New Music Venue?

The owner of the Empty Bottle has big plans for the landmark building.

by Trupti Rami

The Concert Vault Is a Fantastic Live Music Library

Groovebug, the Evanston-based app service, just released its latest app for the iPad.

by Selena Fragassi

Lollapalooza Early Bird Passes Go On Sale (Update: They’re Gone)

Get 'em while they're hot.

by Emmet Sullivan

What to Do This Weekend: Take a Direct Flight To Branson, Missouri

Southwest Airlines now offers direct flights to Branson, Missouri. For $80 one-way from Midway, now is the time to check out the show capital of the Show Me State.

by Catey Sullivan

How ‘Scenes From the Stone Age’ Nailed Lascaux’s Cave Man Style

The Field Museum went all out to make these full-scale replicas of the Lascaux caves.

by Trupti Rami