Best of Chicago 2011
80 great finds in dining, arts & culture, shopping, and more
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Best of Chicago 2011: Theatre
Last season’s winners
Multiple Thumbs Down for Chicago's Giant Marilyn Monroe Sculpture
As the legendary actresses gams rise up above Pioneer Court in downtown Chicago, the 26-foot-tall sculpture is greeted with yawns and criticism. But if J. Seward Johnson isn’t a good artist, per se, he’s an interesting one.
Blonde Redhead and My Gold Mask: Free Millennium Park Show
Two bands with two very different takes on dream pop promise a good free show for a hot night in downtown Chicago.
Pitchfork 2011: Bands and Performances
MORE PITCHFORK: STYLE GALLERY | CROWD SHOTS | BEST & WORST OF THE FEST | OFFICIAL AFTERPARTY @ BEAUTY BAR Photography: Esther Kang and Jeff Schear
Pitchfork 2011: Best and Worst of the Festival
Heat stroke be damned: This past weekend, we sent a brave coterie of correspondents to cover Pitchfork 2011, which drew 45,000 or so to a dry and oh-so-dusty Union Park (the attendance figure is slightly down from past years). Here, our picks for best and worst of the fest.
Odd Future On "Best Behavior" at Pitchfork
Decoding the LA shock-rap collective’s real influence after a less-than-engaging set at this weekend’s Pitchfork Music Festival.
Pitchfork 2011: Crowd Photos
MORE PITCHFORK: STYLE GALLERY | BAND PHOTOS | BEST & WORST OF THE FEST | OFFICIAL AFTERPARTY @ BEAUTY BAR Photography: Jeff Schear
Pitchfork 2011: Style Photos
Photography: Jeff Schear and Esther Kang
Writings on Music for Pitchfork Holiday Weekend
Four writers from around these parts on how music changed their lives, with Nirvana as the common thread.