Today’s Weirdness: Metallica Now Has Something in Common with Jessica Simpson
The speed-metal band is now designing shoes. Locally, Billy Corgan endorses Walter E. Smithe.
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The Weekend Wrap
What snow storm? Three reasons to put on winter boots and get out there
Q&A: Frontier Ruckus Frontman Matthew Milia Kind of Loves The Suburbs
The Michigan native previews the band’s show at Schubas Tavern and gives some insight into the group’s new album.
The C Notes Power List: Chicago’s Up-and-Coming Classical and New Musicians
Up next in our series of the future influencers in the city’s cultural scene, C Notes takes on the classic music world.
Malian Musician Vieux Farka Touré on His Country and His Music
Amid the violent conflict in Mali, one of the country’s best musicians still beguiles listeners worldwide.
Chicago Filmmaker’s Oscar Supercut Goes Viral, Is Awesome
Want to see a clip of every Best Picture winner ever? That’s what we thought.
The C Notes Power List: Music’s Hit Makers
We’ve already recognized the 100 Most Powerful Chicagoans, but now C Notes dives into who is influencing the different cultural scenes in the city.
Five Things to Do This Week
On your agenda: The Finnish composer Esa-Pekka Salonen visits Chicago…the playwright Evan Linder pens a story of WWII soldiers in drag…free music, plus the chief curator at the Elmhurst Art Museum, Staci Boris
Five Memorable Moments from ‘Picasso and Chicago’
The sweeping new blockbuster show at the Art Institute of Chicago is now open to the public through May 12.
Questions for Saturday Night Live's Cecily Strong
We chatted with the Girl You Wish You Hadn’t Started a Conversation with at a Party