Journalist and novelist Gioia Dilberto discusses the new edition of her biography of Hadley Richardson Hemingway, the legendary writer’s first wife, which brings to life the couple’s passionate Chicago courtship.
This Week’s Five: Cheap seats for the Chicago Landmark Project … festival season begins … five big freebies … plus, what Teatro Vista’s Eddie Torres is doing this weekend
POCKET GUIDE: A cultural short-list for June, in order of buzz
SHAPE SHIFTER: The singer-songwriter’s next chapter is a sonnet song cycle, co-commissioned by Ravinia
ANTICIPATION INDEX: Dave Matthews Band Caravan, Iron and Wine, Eighth Blackbird, and more on our Anticipation Index
FROM ZERO TO HERO: Lessons from Chicago artists in thriving during the digital era
After months of hibernation, Chicago finally turns up the volume with a rockin’ schedule of summer concerts. This year could be the most exciting yet—so to help us choose the best festivals, local bands, and beach jams, we asked insiders for their insight.
You don’t have to end a long-standing relationship with an old favorite to indulge in a fling. Here are four emerging music acts to sample on the cheap, based on their tried-and-true counterparts.
THE POWER OF ONE: With his main gig on hiatus, FOB’s lead singer takes on a new look and a soulful sound
This Week’s Five: No exotic getaway planned this Memorial Day? No sweat. We’ve got great picks, plus a weekend agenda from the Art Institute’s design guru, Zoë Ryan
