C-Chats: Chicago Opera Theater's 'Magic Flute'
Mozart’s famous opera opened this past weekend at the Harris Theater. Read what our two editors thought of the Saturday night performance—and get their tips for viewers planning a trip this weekend.
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Ashley Prentice Norton on 'The Chocolate Money,' Being a Rockefeller, and Returning to Chicago
Chicago-bred author Ashley Prentice Norton returns this week to promote her new novel, The Chocolate Money, out Tuesday. Chicago magazine executive editor Cassie Walker Burke spoke to the writer about the book, which has tongues wagging in North Shore and Gold Coast social circles because of its resemblance to real people and places.
Maria Pinto on Finding Fashion at the Field Museum
Our Q&A with the acclaimed designer, who opened a new exhibit at the Field that shows fashion through history
'Paraiso': Up In the Air With Chicago Window Washers
A short documentary film by Nadav Kurtz follows Jaime Polanco, Sergio Polanco, and Cruz Guzman as they rappel down the city’s buildings, keeping the skyline shimmering.
Best and Worst of Hideout Block Party/A.V. Fest
The annual Noble Square party was a cool way to end a hot summer of great music. Browse our photos and read our picks for best and worst of the fest this year.
Kanye West, R. Kelly Collaborate on New Song
The Chicagoans just released “To the World,” off the new Cruel Summer album
Wild Belle’s Big Break
BORN TO BE WILD: The siblings behind the new electro-reggae group play the Hideout Block Party in advance of their Columbia Record debut
Hideout Block Party Playlist
Wilco, Iron & Wine, Glen Hansard, and Wild Belle are among those slated to play at the annual fest, which this year is also presented by The A.V. Club. Before you go, check out these must-listen tracks.
Drinking With… Tony Karman
We chat with the president and director of Expo Chicago, the international art fair coming to Navy Pier next week, at his favorite bar
Introducing 'C Notes,' Our New Arts & Culture Blog
We’re very excited to announce the launch today of our newest blog, ‘C Notes.’ ‘C Notes’ is a roundup of the latest news in music, film, theatre, art, pop culture, literature, and dance from across the city. We’ll recap popular events in Chicago—from music fests to art shows—and we’ll run photos, staff picks, and Q&As with authors and artists about their latest projects…