Seven Concerts to See at the Beethoven Festival
Out of more than 100 events in the nine-day festival, here are seven of the best bets—starting with a lovely-sounding concert tomorrow evening.
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The Best Classic Rock, Blues, and Soul Shows to See This Month
Steve Earle, Riot Fest, and Pet Shop Boys are among the 14 best concerts in Chicago this September.
Jane Lynch Took a Part in Afternoon Delight Without Even Reading the Script
The Illinois native didn’t hesitate to sign on with director Jill Soloway, a friend from Chicago’s classic Annoyance Theatre.
With Afternoon Delight, Chicago's Jill Soloway Aced Her Directorial Debut
A talk with the Gold Coast native, who won the Sundance directing award for her debut film. It opens at Landmark Century Centre Cinema on September 6.
More from 2013 Best of Chicago
August 7, 2013–More than 700 guests gathered with Chicago magazine at Venue One to celebrate the “Best of Chicago” winners featured in the August issue. Guests mixed and mingled throughout the night and perfected their poses at the photo station provided by Four Winds Casino. Attendees also enjoyed refreshing signature cocktails and delectable hors d’oeuvres provided by select 2013 “Best of Chicago” winners.
The Top 5 Things to Do This Week
On your agenda: Hideout Block Party, two new art exhibits, plus artist Rachel Niffenegger shares her weekend plans.
2013 Best of Chicago
August 7, 2013–Chicago magazine hosted an event at Venue One in the West Loop to honor the winners from the August issue’s “Best of Chicago” editorial feature. Attendees enjoyed beer courtesy of Stella Artois and signature cocktails from Ketel One, Don Julio, Bulleit Bourbon, Tanqueray, and Ciroc. Guests snapped their best shot at the photo booth provided by Lincoln Motor Company. Jennifer Tanaka, executive editor, congratulated the winners in attendance.
Four Dance Events to See in Chicago This Month
The Joffrey Ballet puts on a Russian Masters production, and there are three other shows to see for $30 or less.
The Top Ten New Albums You Should Hear This Fall
The season’s most-anticipated releases include new music from Arcade Fire, M.I.A., The Weeknd, Sebadoh, and more.
Go See 12 Nights One Night
The Hypocrites have a delightfully wacky interpretation of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night on at the Chopin Theatre.