Summer Hot List: Event Details

RELATED STORY: Things to Do This Summer in Chicago » ARTS & CULTURE » 57TH STREET ART FAIR 6/5 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., 6/6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. 57th Street from Kenwood Avenue to Kimbark Avenue; 773-493-3247, 57thstreetartfair.org DOWNTOWN SOUND She & Him 6/7 at 6:30 p.m., Kid Sister 7/19 … Read more

Bruce Mau: From Innovative Graphic Designer to World-Class Conceptualist

THE TRANSFORMER: Bruce Mau has gone from innovative graphic designer to world-class conceptualist, producing books and museum shows, collaborating with star architects, and rethinking and revamping education. Several years ago, the Canadian native moved to Chicago, where he’s been embraced by the city’s movers and shakers (including Mayor Daley) and where he now pushes his empire toward its modest goal: using design to change the world

Party Picks

Our top five picks for things to do this week: Abigail returns … Berwyn rocks … Frank Bruni reads … and more options for your holiday weekend

Chicago Says Goodbye to Velvet Lounge Owner and Jazz Icon Fred Anderson

The legendary tenor saxophonist Fred Anderson died this past Thursday, June 24th, after a heart attack, at the age of 81. Large crowds of friends, musicians, and longtime admirers will turn out to pay respects during his memorial service tonight at Leak & Sons Funeral Home at 7838 South Cottage Grove Avenue (the wake is at 5 p.m.; the funeral service starts at 6 p.m.)…

Summer Lovin' 2010: Wish You Were There!

Since our 20 most eligible singles weren’t quite as controversial as our top 25 Chicago pizzas list, we saw nothing but love for the most anticipated event of the summer. Together with The Auxiliary Board of Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago magazine hosted Summer Lovin’ 2010 on June 18th at the Museum of Contemporary Art. In case you missed out, check out these media highlights.