Chicago Magazine's August Issue: Best of Chicago
Story highlights from the August 2013 issue of Chicago magazine.
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Stella Summer Music Series 2013 at Lizzie McNeill’s
June 26, 2013–Beer and music lovers of Chicago gathered at Lizzie McNeill’s for the first Stella Summer Music Series event of the year. Guests indulged in complimentary Stella Artois as artist Julian Bell performed an acoustic set.
Eight Comedies on Stage in Chicago This Month
An African-American Tartuffe, a doomsday prepper, an angry, articulate hermit, a 370-year-old rom-com: wackiness ensues.
Five Great—and Free—Jazz Shows This Month
From Glen Ellyn to Humboldt Park to Millennium Park, there’s free outdoor jazz all over town in the next two weeks.
Simpatico Review: Great Performances Hide a Weak Script
Sam Shepard returns to the themes of his classic True West, but the real reason to see it is Michael Shannon and his castmates.
More from Summer Lovin’ 2013
June 21, 2013–Alex Perez, ABC News correspondent, and Brian Merel, chef and FOX’s Hell’s Kitchen contestant, emceed this year’s Summer Lovin’ event, where they presented Chicago magazine’s 20 most eligible singles. Delicious bites were provided by Black Dog Gelato, Chicago Q, Copper Rock Steakhouse at Four Winds New Buffalo, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar, Glazed and Infused, Hot Woks Cool Sushi, Magnolia Bakery, M Burger, Mercadito, Mercat a la Planxa, Nacional 27, New England Seafood Company Fish Market, RPM Italian, Taco Joint, Zocalo, The Palm Restaurant, and Wolfgang Puck Catering. Drinks were provided by Ketel One Vodka, Don Julio, Bulleit Bourbon, Johnnie Walker, Tanqueray, Zacapa Rum, Stella Artois, Hoegaarden, Leffe, Stella Artois Cidre, and Once Upon a Vine. Mercedes-Benz vehicles were displayed at the entrance. Guests enjoyed photo opportunities courtesy of Spex and Navy Pier. The raffle was kindly donated by American Airlines and Waikiki Parc. Partygoers relaxed in the vitaminwater® lounge.
Could Ex-Groupon Leader Andrew Mason Be the New Dylan?
Take a look at the track list from his new album, Hardly Workin’.
These 14 Plays Are Worth Catching in July
Michael Shannon stars in a play at A Red Orchid Theatre, David Schwimmer directs at Lookingglass, and other dramatic offerings grace the stage this month.
Summer Lovin’ 2013
June 21, 2013–Chicago magazine and The Auxiliary Board of Northwestern Memorial Hospital celebrated Chicago magazine’s 20 most eligible singles at the 13th annual Summer Lovin’ event. Partygoers gathered at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago to enjoy an evening of fun, complete with delicious bites from 17 of the city’s hottest restaurants, an array of signature cocktails, a silent auction, a Hawaiian vacation raffle, a flip book station, photo booth, dancing, and much more. All proceeds from the 2013 event will support innovative bone marrow transplant research to improve cancer care at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
Five Things to Do in Chicago This Week
On your agenda: Three rock legends converge at the Americanarama Festival of Music, a modern take on a Greek classic comes to Victory Gardens, and theater director Jonathan Berry dishes on his weekend plans.