Best things to do in Chicago in March
A cultural short-list for March, in order of buzz
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On Matthew Santos and his new record “This Burning Ship of Fools”
Matthew Santos was 25 when he joined the Chicago rapper Lupe Fiasco on a world tour, opening for Kanye West and Rihanna. He got a chance to see fame and fortune up close—but on his new record, This Burning Ship of Fools, out in March, he’s decided to aim for the depths of the heart … Read more
37signals cofounder Jason Fried offers advice in new book, “Rework”
Meetings are rubbish—and other anti-business-as-usual musings from a maverick tech entrepreneur
From Beer to Eternity
Our top five picks for things to do this week: Highlights include a green-tinged pub crawl courtesy of the Chicago History Museum, Stephen Sondheim live at the Harris, and a screening of William S. Burroughs: A Man Within, with Penny Arcade, as part of the second annual CIMM Fest.
Playboy editorial director Jimmy Jellinek's hop to the top
Hare Tonic: After just over a year as editorial director, 35-year-old Jimmy Jellinek has injected new life and energy into Playboy (the Marge Simpson cover was his brainchild). But can anyone—even a brash former star of the lad-mag genre—rescue this listing flagship?
Winter’s Best Week Ever
Our top five picks for things to do this week: We’re not sure what’s in the water (er, slush), but this week offers an unparalleled lineup of concerts, screenings, and more—your best bets yet for conquering the winter blahs. Bonus: five freebies we would have paid for (but don’t have to)
2010 Chicago Opera Guide
High Notes: With February comes the height of opera season. To help you navigate the city’s expanding scene, we charted eight companies by ticket price and risk factor
Faust Company
Our top five picks for things to do this week: Lyric unveils its own lavish Faust … Dog & Pony trots out another genre-buster … Booker T slow boils … Tortoise revs up … Patti Smith comes home (for free)
Abe and Abet
Our top five picks for things to do this week: President’s Day! Mardi Gras! Valentine’s! We’ve got you covered—except for the roses. You’ll have to swing those yourself. Inside: Lincoln comes to life on film … Philip Seymour Hoffman makes his Goodman directorial debut … Ladysmith Black Mambazo plays real world music … plus, three freebies for V-Day
Philip Seymour Hoffman in Chicago for The Long Red Road at the Goodman
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