What Political Art in Chicago Looks Like Today
A round-up of provocative, activist art now on view.
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Watch Chicago's Literary Minds Read Truly Terrible Poetry Tonight
The Chicago Writers Conference throws a fundraising soiree tonight, and Suzanne Somers’s book of poems plays a part.
Catching Up With Common
Caught in passing at a promo gig this weekend, the recent Oscar winner talks future career moves and Aahh! Fest 2015.
How to Jump out of a Burning Building
Coordinated by prolific stuntman Rick LeFevour, the three-story, triple-fireball high fall in episode 6 (aired March 3) of Chicago Fire’s third season marked one of the most spectacular and complex stunts the NBC drama has ever attempted. A breakdown: 1 2 3 4 5 Illustration: Jason Lee 1. Metal boxes on either side of the … Read more
Kristoffer Diaz Returns to Chicago with 'The Upstairs Concierge'
The Pulitzer Prize finalist talks about the journey from commission to world premiere of his new farce, opening at the Goodman Theatre this weekend.
Eating Tacos With Ryley Walker, Hippie-Folk's Next It Man
The rising singer, who’s about to release a much-hyped LP-2, just wants a few bucks for beer and guitar strings.
The Five Best Things to Do in Chicago This Week
The top theater, art, and opera to see in the city.
Is This the Most Dad-Friendly Lollapalooza Lineup Ever?
Short answer: Yes, and it’s probably all about money.
First Look: Melissa Ann Pinney's New Photography Book Two
The Evanston photographer explores the relationship between unorthodox pairs in her new book.
Here Is the 2015 Lollapalooza Lineup
Paul McCartney, Metallica, and Florence and the Machine will headline.