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.
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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…
Jason Lazarus Rises at Expo Chicago
The local photographer’s exhibit should be your first stop at the art fair
Chicago TV Shows Rated By Chicagoness
OUR TOWN: Four network shows—The Good Wife, Mike & Molly, Happy Endings, and Whitney—are set in the Windy City, but how authentic are they?
The Best Windy City Moments on Television
Clips from Mike & Molly, Happy Endings, The Good Wife, and Whitney
Top Five Things to Do This Week
On your agenda: The Magic Flute is reimagined… the famed poet Sonja Sanchez gives a reading… free art… plus, the weekend plans of the designer Maria Pinto