Sade, Live Neo Films, a Lollapalooza Insider
Top events this week: Black Harvest at the Siskel, live movies from the Neos … Sade! … plus, what Metro’s Chris Baronner is doing this weekend (think Grant Park)
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Lissie's Hit List
The Rock Island native won’t be a wallflower when she comes home to play this weekend’s fest
Lollapalooza Weekend Celeb-Spotting
STAR CROSSING: A guide to where the A-listers are likely to hang out
Folk-Rock's Troublemaker Lissie Returns Home to Play Lollapalooza
GROUNDED FOR LIFE: The singer talks about her musical influences, growing up in Rock Island, and more
Lolla 2011 Acts, Live in Concert
Get yourself in the festival mood with videos of some artists who will be performing at Grant Park this weekend.
Five Best Things to Do in August
POCKET GUIDE: A cultural short-list for August, in order of buzz
RIP Donald Clinton Walls Sr, Front Man for the Sundowners
The front man for Chicago’s legendary C&W bar band, “the patron saints of Chicago’s insurgent country movement,” passes away at 80. Plus: ten picks to get caught up on the alt-country that came in their wake.
Five Film Picks + Rich Moskal’s Weekend Plans
Green Lantern? Zookeeper? Seriously? Combat summer’s blockbuster stinkers with five picks for cinematic excellence—or at least weirdness. Plus, what the honcho of the Chicago Film Office is doing this weekend.
Jennifer Tanaka Discusses the Best of Chicago
Jennifer Tanaka visited the set of CLTV’s Evening News to discuss the Best of Chicago, as featured in the August 2011 issue of Chicago magazine.
Best of Chicago 2011: For Kids
Our favorite parent-and-tot hangout, diaper service, toy store, zoo, and more