Cover Story Our Lake Come summer, Lake Michigan defines Chicago. Here is the complete how-to manual for that aquatic playground, as well as reminiscences from five prominent writers that capture the lake’s elusive essence. Features The Friends of O by James L. Merriner Inside the circle of Chicagoans who spotted Barack Obama’s talent, helped guide … Read more
On the eve of a major show at the MCA, the artist reflects on the Chicago encounter that set his career in motion.
I rallied an office crew to the midnight premiere of Sex and the City at Webster Place, which means that right now I’m sort of fried. The movie didn’t start until way after midnight, it lasted two-plus hours, and then I had to circle my ‘hood desperately looking for a parking space at 3:30 a.m. It was all worth it, though, to come to the office and threaten the ladies at work with my ability to spoil the ending. Both Web editor Esther Kang and I are running on three hours of sleep, but we couldn’t resist IM’ing about the film—and about the Trixies who turned out in droves. Don’t worry: No spoilers here…
Darlene Jackson (a.k.a. DJ Lady D), Chicago’s house music queen, who appears at The Note April 9th
Tim Rutili, the frontman of Califone, which plays with Iron & Wine April 21st and 22nd at the Vic
Local H shows its emotional side.
Bright spots on the month’s cultural radar
Two years ago, Christopher Kennedy, the president of the Merchandise Mart and an heir of the iconic clan, rescued the city’s leading art exhibition from last-minute ruin. This year, it opens with more exhibitors, four satellite shows, and world-class expectations.
Victoria Lautman chats with Aleksandar Hemon
The New Zealand comedy duo Flight of the Conchords landed at the Chicago Theatre Wednesday night for a sold-out show. Associate editor Nora O’Donnell and I tripped over ourselves to get tickets, then tripped over ourselves to rehash the show over IM today. Here’s an excerpt from my chat with Nora, in which the main point of contention is a debate over Bret or Jemaine. Where do you side?
Cassie: What did you think of the show?
Nora: Awesome, with a small pang of disappointment when it came to the crowd.
Cassie: Yeah, I wanted to silence that one dude who kept shouting “Take Off Your Pants!” Although, admittedly, I wouldn’t have minded if someone did…
