Yes, You May Touch the Art—but Touch Wisely
Tom Torluemke’s new mural is viewer activated.
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Top Five Things to Do This Week
On your agenda: The pianist Phyllis Chen takes a seat at a toy piano…the Music Box Theatre launches a 70mm film series…free art, plus the weekend plans of the Joffery Ballet dancer April Daly
Valentine’s Day Concert Roundup
Still unsure how you’re going to spend February 14? Check out our handy guide to the shows to see—no matter what your relationship status.
Terry Adkins Imagines ‘Black Beethoven’
The multimedia artist’s new Block Museum exhibit ponders gaps in our memory of history
Inside the Mind of Andreas Mitisek
The general director of Chicago Opera Theater on his dream project, the last three pieces he listened to, and more
Checking in with Patricia Barber
Patricia Barber discusses her new album, Smash (no, not that T.V. show with J. Hud)
2013: The Year of the Reunion
Chicago is just one city seeing a reunion spike this year.
Chicago Magazine's March Issue: The Power 100
Story highlights from the March 2013 issue of Chicago magazine.
Eighth Blackbird Rocks the Grammys
Chicago’s crack new-classical ensemble picks up its third Grammy, and performs an aggressive David Lang piece for the pre-primetime audience.
Weekend Wrap
Three reasons we’re willing to brave the cold