Penny Pitch
So far, Chicago theatres seem recession proof. So why do the biggest ones want tax breaks?
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Found
Precious local artifacts at the new Holocaust Museum in Skokie
Under the Influence
We examine the influences informing the musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Harry, Help Us
Our top five magic requests for Harry Potter in 2009
So Bad It’s Good
Six years and several albums later, with the genre intact and universal order restored, the eclectic trio The Bad Plus returns to town on the heels of its new album
There’s Something About Mary
Our Lady of the Underpass*
In the wake of the 2005 appearance of a salt stain loosely shaped like the Virgin Mary, local playwright Tanya Saracho spent weeks quizzing pilgrims on why they felt compelled to trek to 90/94’s Fullerton Avenue viaduct to view the specter. If…
Vintage Posters, Modern Market, Win at CB2
The International Vintage Poster Fair is back in town this weekend at the Cultural Center, with a high-flying featured exhibition of aviation and airline posters such as this nostalgic gem from United. (I wouldn’t be surprised if Mad Men’s Don Draper had a hand in the campaign.) Chicago’s own Poster Plus and the Chicago Center for the Print are among the 25-plus dealers who will be offering more than 10,000 posters for sale
We Do the Math
We’re totally stuck on Mauritius, Theresa Rebeck’s edge-of-your-seat thriller about—don’t scoff—stamp collecting. Here’s how penny postage adds up to high suspense onstage.
Ready for My Close-up
Mug Shots: The Face of Crime, a collection of booking photos from the late 1800s through the 1960s opens March 14th at Mars Gallery
Mart Sample Sale, Smart Home, and More
There’s a lot of buzz about this weekend’s sample sale at the Merchandise Mart, with more than 40 high-design rollers participating in the event, held Saturday and Sunday on the 8th floor. The admission price of $10 for a weekend pass (refundable with some purchases) also includes access to participating showrooms on the hallowed halls of 6 and 15-18, which are typically to-the-trade only. Expect luxe bargains from Mike Bell, Holly Hunt, Bright Chair, Henredon, and lots more. Why not pimp your patio with this outdoor set of Boca Isles resin wicker furniture with Sunbrella cushions from Anacara? It’s $2,418 for all five pieces, down from $6,200. Odegard promises a large selection of hand-knotted rugs (regularly $3,000 to $14,000) for $700 to $4,500, and should you need some