Orbert Davis on Inventing a Genre of Jazz and Paying Tribute to the Greats
The Chicago Jazz Philharmonic artistic director talks about the uniqueness of his orchestra and how it’ll honor Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, and Thelonious Monk.
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10 Times Superheroes Saved Chicago
Da Bears, Da Bulls, Da… Batman? In honor of C2E2 this weekend, we round up the 10 best Chicago scenes from superhero comics.
Mike Pocius on Cardboard Canvases and Blue-Collar Artists
He curates the Bridgeport All-Stars show this Friday.
Ten Things to Do in Chicago This Week
Jesus Christ Superstar, Malcolm London, CIMMfest’s Spring Fling Thing, C2E2, Sound of Silent Film, and more
Instagram Now Has 27 Chicago-Specific Stickers Created by Local Artists
So we gave them superlatives, because why not?
Musician Tasha Talks on the Importance of Bedtime and Her Upcoming Shows
Up next in our series of interviews with notable, in-the-know locals: Tasha, who performs at the Promontory this weekend.
The Top Ten Things to Do This Week
Fauré’s Requiem, Ai Weiwei, Good Times Presented with Party Noire and Frans, Spring Open House, Easter Weekend with Willy Wonka, and more
Sandra Delgado Resurrects Lake View's Latino Culture On Stage
Her new play reimagines the popular 1960s Latino Caribbean nightclub La Havana Madrid.
The Lens of a Dissident: Ai Weiwei's First Chicago Show
The Chinese artist and activist premieres thousands of photos in #AiWeiwei at the Museum of Contemporary Photography this month.
Anne Elizabeth Moore Digs into the War on Women
In her new book, Body Horror: Capitalism, Fear, Misogyny, Jokes, the cultural critic chronicles injustices waged against the female body.