The Full Monty
The Five
Don’t-miss events for 05.06.09 through 05.12.09
1. Monty Python’s Terry Jones @ Lakeshore Theater
2. Static: A Headphones Tour @ North Lakeside Cultural Center
3. Dan Deacon @ Metro
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Big Sounds
This spring, astonishing works of classical music premiere all over town. Meet the emerging composers behind three of the most daring pieces
The Insider
Five picks from the up-and-coming Chicago singer-songwriter Joe Pug, who plays Schubas May 1st and 2nd.
Rock of Ages
A new play retells Czech history filtered through rock songs of the times
Potter Fodder
The Five
Don’t-miss events for 04.29.09 through 05.05.09
1. The Lieutenant of Inishmore @ Northlight
2. La Tragédie de Carmen @ Harris
3. Harry Potter @ MSI
Narrow Ledge
Opening a bar, like buying a house, is all about location, location, location. And The Ledge Bar & Grill (1745 W. North Ave.; 773-252-6053), just down the block from Wicker Park’s Six Corners, has that—and the inevitable neighborhood foot traffic—going for it. Also as with real estate, it helps if the prime spot (here, the former Parlor location) comes with nice…
New Books
Entrapment And Other Writings, Mr. America, The World In Half, and Now Hiring: White House Dog
Duck!
In his new book, The Foie Gras Wars, the Chicago Tribune reporter Mark Caro examines the hoopla surrounding Chicago’s fiercest food fight
Soul Savers
A concert’s mission: to revive the glory days of soul
Give an Inch
The Five
Don’t-miss events for 04.08.09 through 04.14.09
1. Schadenfreude Rent Parties @ Gallery Cabaret
2. Dr. Dog @ Double Door
3. Hedwig and the Angry Inch @ American Theater Company