Star Witness
Warm nights and world-class music: ah, the joy of a Chicago summer. Here are nine events you won’t want to miss; all are picnic-friendly, free, and open to the public, unless otherwise noted.
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The Artful Bride
Elegant and offbeat venues for weddings and receptions seal the deal by making a statement from the start.
Air Power
The disc jockey known as El Pistolero has helped turn Spanish-language radio station WOJO into a certified ratings hit. But his remarks about gays have stirred criticism from activist groups
Writers on the Record – James McManus
Photograph: © Aynsley Floydh James McManus In 2000, Harper’s magazine sent writer James McManus to cover the World Series of Poker, a popular annual tournament in Las Vegas. He entered the event and unexpectedly came in fifth, won a pile of loot, and had a very different type of story on his hands. Magazine article … Read more
The View from My Window
The view from Playboy Enterprises CEO Christie Hefner’s fishbowl office
Phone Home
A new cell phone made by Lincolnshire-based Firefly Mobile is designed for kids 8 to 12 years old. But its features appeal to a different, less obvious group: their parents.
Critical Mass
Noteworthy new book releases for February
Collector’s Item
Katharine Kuh, the Art Institute’s illustrious first curator of modern art, tells her fascinating life story in a new memoir, out now, more than a decade after her death.
Why Everybody Loves Naperville
A year older than Chicago, the booming western suburb boasts big-city amenities, small-town charm, good schools, plenty of jobs, and a willingness to tackle its tough problems. Last year Money magazine called Naperville the third-best place to live in the country—but its strongest endorsements come from the folks who live there.
The Annotated: Buckingham Fountain
When it opened to the public in 1927, Buckingham Fountain immediately settled into its place as one of Chicago’s best-known landmarks. Commissioned by the philanthropist Kate Buckingham in memory of her brother Clarence and designed by Edward H. Bennett, a former assistant to Daniel Burnham, the fountain was inspired by the Latona Basin in Louis … Read more