Thanks to the Illinois Holocaust Museum, Visitors Can Talk to Survivors for Decades to Come
The last of them will soon be gone, but their stories will be preserved for future generations through 3D projections and voice recognition.
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5 Must-See Items at the New Saturday Night Live Exhibit
The exhibit at Museum of Broadcast Communications opens tomorrow, and includes the original outline of the very first episode in October 1975.
Playwright Rohina Malik on Portraying Diverse Muslim Characters and Using Art as a Hammer
The Niles North graduate and associate artist at 16th Street Theater discusses the diversity of the Muslim experience, her play’s importance in today’s social climate, and more.
Patti Smith on Being Broke, William Blake, and Writing About Writing
The woman known as punk’s poet laureate stopped in Chicago to promote her new book Devotion and perform some heartfelt songs.
10 Things You Should Do in Chicago This Week
Lit & Luz Festival, Joffrey Ballet, June Jordan, Trevor Noah, Daniel Johnston and Jeff Tweedy, and more
Bold, Beautiful, Brutal
Love it or hate it, the postwar architectural movement known as Brutalism was big in Chicago. Now, after years of being loathed, it’s gaining new appreciation.
Chicago and Mexico City Create Art Together at Lit & Luz Festival
The festival, which pairs artists from both sister cities, kicks off tonight with a free reception that benefits Mexico City’s earthquake relief efforts.
We Asked the MCA's Chief Curator Who Would Win in a Fight: This Cat Skeleton or Sue?
Besides entertaining our silly question, Michael Darling shared the backstory of Felix the oversized cat and Maurizio Cattelan, its creator.
Top Ten Things to Do in Chicago This Week
Pinball Expo, Les Misérables, Reggie Wilson/Fist and Heel Performance Group, Monteverdi 450, Chicago International Film Festival, and more
The Goodman Revives an Anti-Immigrant Tale—and Gives the Audience a Close Look
Literally. The storied theater’s A View from the Bridge production puts audiences directly on stage with the actors.