On the Staggering Complexity of Pierre Boulez, Composer and Conductor
The CSO fixture was a giant in classical music, but it was a long journey from his beginnings as an angry outsider.
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The Top Five Things to Do in Chicago This Week
The Five Don’t-miss picks for Wednesday, January 6 through January 12, 2016 1 Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival Improv Since 2002, a hodgepodge of sketch troupes from around the world descends annually upon Lake View. 1/7–17. $15 per performance. Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont. stage773.com/ChicagoSketchfest 2 Byhalia, Mississippi Theater A black baby born to white parents … Read more
10 Great Chicago Albums You May Have Missed In 2015
From Homme to Meat Wave, local acts produced some great music this year.
The Best and Worst of Chicago Theater in 2015
The Tempest and Sondheim on Sondheim were among the best this year.
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Rap duo Run the Jewels Photo: Tim Saccenti COMEDY CHICAGO SKETCH COMEDY FESTIVAL 1/7–17 Since 2002, a hodgepodge of sketch troupes from around the country descends annually upon Lake View. $15 per performance, $150 festival pass. Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont. chicagosketchfest.com BOB SAGET 1/17 at 8 Most famous for his kid-friendly roles in Full … Read more
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