Chicago Magazine's 'Homes of the Stars' Issue Hits Newsstands January 20th
Story highlights from the February 2011 issue of Chicago magazine, including celebrities homes, a roundup of men’s fashions, and the most depressing date in history.
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Musical Chairs
Our top five picks for things to do this week: For those whose New Year’s resolution was “Hear more live music”: James McMurtry … Allen Toussaint … Charlie Hunter … a behind-the-scenes chat with Lyric leading lady Deborah Voigt … plus, what hometown DJ Jesse De La Peña is doing this weekend
W. J. T. Mitchell Book, 'Cloning of Terror,' Explores Wartime Imagery and Art
IDOL MINDS: In a thoughtful new book, a Chicago professor examines how images have shaped the public’s perception of the war on terror
Meet Jabber Jury Founders Kevin Wielgus and Angelo Rago
GAVEL NOT INCLUDED: Introducing a virtual tribunal where you can weigh in sans summons
Frames of Reference
Our top five picks for things to do this week: Chicago comics go highbrow… homegirl Nora Dunn improvises … Neil LaBute chews the fat … Gary Griffin does Shakespeare … a found photographer comes to light … plus, what Bloodshot Records co-owner Nan Warshaw is doing this weekend
Neil LaBute Takes On Body Image in 'Reasons to Be Pretty' at Profiles Theatre
AMERICAN BEAUTY: The ever blunt playwright discusses people’s looks, Broadway, and criticisms that his work is misogynistic
Chicago Home + Garden Magazine's 'Best of the New' Issue Hits Newsstands January 6th
Story highlights from the January/February 2011 issue of Chicago Home + Garden magazine, including best of the new on the design scene, simply stunning global style, and dreamy modern kids’ rooms.
Chicago Scene: Chicagoans of the Year Visit Midday Show
Two of Chicago magazine’s 2010 Chicagoans of the Year, Dr. Daniel Ivankovich and Neli Vazquez-Rowland, stopped by WGN Midday News to discuss their organizations and how they are impacting on the Chicago community and beyond.
Five Best Things to Do in January
POCKET GUIDE: A cultural short-list for January, in order of buzz
Five Picks for New Year’s
Our top five for New Year’s Eve: No plans? No problem. We’ve rounded up big nights out of all stripes, with tickets still available.