8 Chicago Sketches That Should Be on SNL's 40th Anniversary Special
Saturday Night Live airs its three-hour anniversary special this Sunday. Here are some Chicago-bred players, sketches, and references to watch out for.
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Anthony Freud Makes His Mark at the Lyric Opera
Yesterday’s announcement of the company’s 2015–16 season underscores the general director’s commitment to cultivating a big-tent Lyric.
Here's What's Happening in Chicago Culture This Week
Pops Staples’s final album is streaming, the Lyric announces its new season, and Spring Awakening’s lineup goes live.
Behind the Scenes at the Conservation Center
Inside a mysterious institution that revives the world’s treasures
This Week's Must-Read Stories in Chicago Culture
Andrew Patner’s legacy, a Social Experiment cover story, and Art Shay’s twilight years
The Top Five Things to Do in Chicago This Week
Steppenwolf stages a modern retelling of Marie Antoinette, plus more fun activities in Chicago.
What Kinds of Movies Do Chicagoans Watch?
Stereotypes don’t always hold when it comes to local film tastes. Here are the neighborhoods most likely to rent five film genres, plus their most popular pick in that category, according to Redbox.
The First Summer Festival Lineup of 2015 Is Here
Spring Awakening just announced their headliners.
Remembering Chicago Music Critic Andrew Patner
The longtime culture writer died Tuesday morning at the age of 55.
Here's What's Happening in Chicago Culture This Week
Joe Swanberg has a new film, Vic Mensa has a new song, and CPS has a new award-winning YA novelist.