The Origins of Bob Dylan's Accent
On Robert Zimmerman’s 70th birthday, an attempt to trace the origins of his singular voice. Plus: my favorite deep cuts, two of which never appeared on an album proper.
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A Modest Theory About Oprah's Decline in Viewership
In the past decade or so, Oprah Winfrey went from being a business to a businesswoman, which may have brought her private and privacy, but also cost her the most influential part of her brand.
Free Show at Millennium Park: Bonnie Prince Billy, Eleventh Dream Day
One of the best bills of the spring and summer is tonight at Pritkzer Pavilion: it’s free, and features (mostly) locals.
Creative Mornings Comes to Chicago
The first-shift creative/design lecture series Creative Mornings, which has branches in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Zurich, arrives in Chicago next month.
Porgy and Bess, Chicago Craft Beer Week
This Week’s Five: A pared-down Porgy and Bess debuts … Chicago History Museum is out and proud … our pints runneth over with craft beer … four seriously big freebies … plus, weekend plans from the Midwest Independent Film Festival’s Mike McNamara
Chicago magazine's Special Travel Issue Hits Newsstands May 19th
Story highlights from the June 2011 issue of Chicago magazine, including ten Midwestern lake getaways, a close look at Citadel founder Ken Griffin, plus a summer concert preview.
Chicago Code: Canceled On Account of Grimness
Why? Wysocki. It’s a shame the show couldn’t find its footing before bean-counters pulled the plug, and a significant financial loss for the real Chicago. But while you’re waiting for “Boss,” check out “Crime Story.”
A Wasserstein Prize Winner Clocks In
This Week’s Five: Hickorydickory at Chicago Dramatists … Elvis Costello at the Chicago Theatre … lessons in architecture at the MSI … plus, a street art show in Pilsen
Free Music in the Chicago Cloud
Need something to listen to? Want to stream locally? The CSO, Chicago Public Library, Thrill Jockey, CHIRP, and WFMT all offer good options for when you’re desk-bound or on the go.
The Last Days of Nelson Algren
30 years ago today, the poet laureate of midcentury Chicago died. In recognition, here’s an epic account of the last year of Algren’s life, by his friend Joe Pintauro.