How Open Mike Eagle Made a Memorial of Robert Taylor Homes
…and patched his relationship with his family along the way.
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You Could Own Part of 1871 CEO's Mesmerizing Art Collection
From surreal monkey portraits to tasteful nudes, Howard Tullman’s collection—many by living artists—will be auctioned off this month.
Art History Professor Stephen Eisenman on His New William Blake Exhibition
The Northwestern faculty member and curator of William Blake and the Age of Aquarius discusses William Blake, 1960s artists, and more.
10 Things You Should Do in Chicago This Week
Fleet Foxes, Moses Sumney, Hard Times, Punk, Jen Kirkman, and more
A People's History of the Syrian Uprising, Told Through Intimate Conversations
Would you risk your life, protesting in the streets for the first time ever, for an elusive political dream? That’s what author Wendy Pearlman wants readers to consider as they parse her exhaustively researched new book.
Muhammad Ali Regretted One of His Most Famous Quotes
A few revelations from Jonathan Eig’s book on the Greatest, including new evidence that Sonny Liston had an incentive to throw that big match
An Epic 1,000-Person Choir Will Perform at the Bean This Weekend
Crowd Out will include singers—professional and amateur—from each of the city’s 50 wards.
Four Chicago Comedians Tapped for New Saturday Night Live Season
Two cast members and two writers who cut their teeth at local comedy clubs are heading to New York.
61 Things to Do in Chicago in October
Fleet Foxes Photo: Shawn Brackbill Oct. 1 New Music Crowd Out Loop The Pulitzer-winning composer David Lang, known for his particular brand of minimalism, also has a maximalist side, at least with regard to ensemble size. His 2014 work Crowd Out calls for 1,000 singers. Here, volunteers from all 50 of the city’s wards, recruited … Read more
Subchroma Is an Immersive Street Art Extravaganza
Produced by artist collective Canvas, the Hubbard Cave pop-up drew over a thousand visitors, and the next event will be on New Year's Eve.