Six Great Summer Books by Local Authors
These new novels, essays, and stories are coming soon to a hammock near you.
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Read Rahm Emanuel's Favorite Books This Summer
The Chicago Public Library published a list of Rahm’s favorite books. Here’s what you should know about his literary tastes.
The Five Best Things to Do in Chicago This Week
Tour the Solar System—and catch a comedy set by Aziz Ansari here on Earth.
Reviews: 'The White Snake' at the Goodman and 'M. Butterfly' at Court Theatre
Two prominent directors, Mary Zimmerman and Charles Newell, take very different approaches—one visually engaging, one intellectually engaging—to stories of transformation, love, and China.
Three Questions for Documentary Director Leslie Buchbinder
What to expect from Buchbinder’s new film, Hairy Who & The Chicago Imagists, which premieres in Chicago tonight at 6 p.m. at the MCA.
Which Artwork Will the Art Institute of Chicago Buy This Month?
About 200 collectors meet at the AIC on May 20 to vote on one of five finalists. You can go see the candidates in the Modern Wing now.
Five Great Things to Do in Chicago This Week
See Mogwai, Manifest, minimalist sculpture on the Art Institute’s roof, and more.
Where to See Opera in Chicago During Lyric's Off-Season
As you wait for the Lyric’s fall season to begin, hit up one of these local operas.
A Q&A With Larry Yando, a Name You Should Know in Chicago Theatre
If all goes as planned, the stalwart actor will play three of the most crotchety old cusses in literature by the end of this year.
This Picasso Could Sell for $7 Million (Update: Make That $9 Million)
The 1939 painting Tête de femme à deux profils, part of the estate of Chicago collectors Edwin and Lindy Bergman, will be auctioned by Christie’s in New York.