Li-Young Lee’s The Undressing Explores Life’s Paradoxes
Releasing this month, the poet’s new work tackles themes of family, love, violence and more.
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Amanda Lucidon on Her Time as Michelle Obama’s Photographer
The former White House photographer discusses her typical workday following the former First Lady, the most memorable part of the job, and more.
10 Things to Do in Chicago This Week
High school hoops Final Four, Valerie June, Amanda Lucidon, Co-Missions Fellowship Showcase, Some Like It Red, Dvsn, and more
New Exhibit Gives American Chair Design Its Due Respect
The Driehaus Museum’s curator discusses The Art of Seating, her favorite chair in the exhibit, and more.
Is Chicago the Poetry Capital of America?
It’s home to one of the most important poetry magazines (with its cultural center devoted to the genre), and it’s in the middle of a youth-poetry renaissance. So how does it compare to the nation’s other cultural capitals?
From Gunshot to Game-Winning Shot, Documentary Features Local Hoops Star
With executive producers Dwyane Wade and Chance the Rapper, a documentary about the Orr Academy High School team premieres this month.
The (Mostly) Deep Meanings Behind Blue Man Group's On-Stage Food
Twenty years and tons of Twinkies and Jell-O later, the curious crew is still delighting audiences
Old BBC Documentary Lavishes Attention on Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House
Now available online, the 1975 doc explores the house before its restoration and just after it became a landmark.
60 Things to Do in Chicago in February
Feb. 1 Pop Cashmere Cat Uptown This Norwegian producer and DJ counts Malia Obama among his fans (many spotted the former first daughter at his 2016 Lollapalooza set). Born Magnus Høiberg, he made his name spinning breakbeat-heavy mixes on the mid-aughts underground circuit. Since then, he’s collaborated with the likes of Ariana Grande and Selena … Read more
Top 10 Things to Do This Week in Chicago
Cashmere Cat, Interactive Influence, Low Brass Concerto, Woodstock Groundhog Days, Brodsky/Baryshnikov, and more