One of Chicago’s classic bars is losing one of its classic bartenders: Come Christmas Eve, longtime bartender Jeff Magill will be serving his last round at the original Billy Goat Tavern. “I’m 65 now,” Magill says. “I want to feel young enough to enjoy the next chapter. I want to sleep when I’m tired and eat when I’m hungry.” … Read more
In 15-plus years of curating Christmas playlists for WBEZ’s Sound Opinions, Andy Cirzan has rarely repeated a song from his 2,000 holiday albums. The Jam Productions exec gives his tips for building a wicked party soundtrack. Be original. “The same old Christmas music year in and year out is a bummer. Get off the beaten … Read more
Hundreds of Chicago artists and allies convene on the MCA’s stage this weekend for a free performance.
The jazz drummer’s composition culled from a harrowing experience in the Czech Republic premieres tonight at the Art Institute.
The new Hyde Park comedy club opens tonight.
A chronicler of Chicago’s violence finds himself in the middle of a new crime scene abroad
Seven questions for the artist/actor/writer who plays Captain Riptide in Spike Lee’s upcoming movie
Binge on these shows as the busy travel season begins.
The Five Don’t-miss picks for Wednesday, November 18, through November 24, 2015 1 Surrealism: The Conjured Life Art With more than 100 paintings and objects, this exhibit tells the story of surrealism’s roots, with masterworks by Magritte and Ernst, and its legacy in contemporary art, from Paschke to Koons. 11/21–6/5. Suggested donation $12. Museum of … Read more
Follow the flow chart to find the ideal performance of Handel’s masterpiece.
