From Brunch to Art Nouveau: Restaurateur Jerry Suqi Tries His Hand at Art Dealing
Thanks to the efforts of Jerry Suqi, the Century Guild shows off some high-end art: prints from Egon Schiele and Gustav Klimt.
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Your Top 5 Plans This Week
On your agenda: Everyday objects come to life in a Mummenschanz’s wordless show…Chicago rock takes the stage in the winter festival Tomorrow Never Knows…free art, plus the weekend plans of the Auditorium Theatre executive director Brett Batterson
Let’s Talk About Ellis Swan, Chicago’s Most Elusive Musician
We don’t know much about Ellis Swan, the mysterious folk-noir musician who’s slowly building a following online, but here’s everything we could find.
Chicago Magazine's February Issue: 100 Best Bars
Story highlights from the February 2013 issue of Chicago magazine.
Review: ‘The Motherfucker with the Hat’ Entertains but Fails to Dig Deep
The hilarious new Steppenwolf production, starring Jimmy Smits, only scratches the surface of addiction and adultery.
Drinking with . . . Edie Fake
The local artist previews his first Chicago solo exhibition—and takes our art critic to a hidden gay dive bar.
2013 is Basically 2006 All Over Again in Pop Culture
As we head into Golden Globes weekend, which finds our favorite Chicago comedy alums reuniting, there are a few other things are giving us déjà vu.
New on the Scene: Hauser Gallery
A new gallery from the local photographer Marc Hauser is sure to be one to watch in the Chicago art scene.
There’s a Show at the Metro Featuring Covers of David Bowie and T. Rex, Because Why Not
A one-night-only supergroup made up of Garbage and Smashing Pumpkins members cover some pretty odd songs at the Metro this Friday
Third Coast Percussion Goes Metal
In a new concert this Friday, the percussion group explores metal instruments and the varying sounds they can produce.