Isa Genzken at the MCA: A Retrospective for a Mysterious Artist
Adored by the art world, the German keeps a low profile. But her new MCA show leaves a trail of autobiographical candy.
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What to See (and Hear) at the Sound of Silent Film Festival
Here’s the scoop on the annual fest—plus a sneak peek at 2 of the 9 short films the Music Box will show on April 29.
Five Things to Listen for in Charles Ives’s Second Symphony
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Beyond the Score delve into the referential composer this weekend.
Five Great Things to Do in Chicago This Week
See Diana Ross, Demetri Martin, comic books, silent films, and more.
How Roxane Gay Wrote An Untamed State
In her debut novel, the 39-year-old has written one of the most unsettling books of the year. And she’s just getting started.
Eight Questions for Mavis Staples
Before her performance at the Symphony Center tonight, Staples discussed her long career and legacy in Chicago.
What to See on Record Store Day 2014
Freebies, shows, rare finds, and signings at Chicago shops this weekend.
Five Things to Do in Chicago This Week
See original theatre from Steppenwolf Garage Rep, watch Mike Epps perform stand-up, catch Velvet Underground cofounder John Cale at Old Town, and more.
Hear a $16 Million Violin in Chicago This Weekend
The “Vieuxtemps” Guarneri del Gesù, arguably the world’s most expensive musical instrument, will feature in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s next program.
See Five Photos of Strangers Touching in Chicago
In a new book, Richard Renaldi’s 73 photos capture the beauty of contact between people who don’t know each other. Here are the stories behind his Chicago images.