The Five
The best of March theatre
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Three Questions For … Judith Blackburn
Founder and director of the Chicago Irish Film Festival
Found Art
Uncovering Chicago’s best-kept secrets
Solo Show
If you hear only one concert this month, make it this one
His and Hers
A date night idea, on us
Lolla Alert
Thursday night I got the opportunity to chat up former Jane’s Addiction frontman and Lollapalooza founder Perry Farrell. Farrell was in town promoting Galapalooza, an annual fundraiser held the night before Lolla (this year, it’s July 31st; tickets are $350) benefiting Chicago Park District partner the Parkways Foundation. This year’s Galapalooza is expected to draw about 1,000 people, mostly VIP Lolla attendees. And yes, Farrell will be there, too…
Guest Blog: Super Slides
Who knew that nearly three hours worth of PowerPoint presentations could gather and keep a crowd? Well, it turns out it’s a global phenom. Last night’s Pecha Kucha at Martyrs’ (3855 N. Lincoln) showcased 14 creative minds—photographers, architects, artists, and writers—each armed with 20 slides and just under seven minutes per person to present them. Topics included projects, concepts, absurd histories, and one life’s work. And with the stage open to anyone, the lecture-hall stuffiness quickly dissolved into a sea of chatter…and beer…
Reel Life
New documentaries that will resonate with local audiences
Sláinte and Song
Rocking out, Emerald Isle style, in—where? Joliet?
The Dude Arrives
The quirky Lebowski Fest draws thousands of fans obsessed with the Coen Brothers film The Big Lebowski, held in Chicago March 7th to 9th.