Margie Criner's Sculptures Want to Change Your Perspective
The local artist’s miniatures are the visual embodiment of an untroubled mind.
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Jacqueline Stewart Watches Movies Over Your Shoulder on Airplanes
The University of Chicago cinema professor on her new gig hosting Turner Classic Movies’ Silent Sunday Nights
Permission to Parent Less
Rachel Bertsche, Chicago contributor and author of the new book The Kids Are in Bed, urges parents to plan playdates for themselves.
Danny Pudi Will Only Return to Cold Weather for Sketch Comedy
A decade after he gained notice as the pop-culture-obsessed film student Abed on NBC’s Community, the Polish Indian performer still makes time for his first passion: sketch comedy. Born here and raised in Jefferson Park, Pudi returns to his hometown (he now lives in Los Angeles) on January 9 to perform at the Chicago Sketch … Read more
So You Need a Scripted Mural
Flack and star of Amazon Prime’s PR Girl Fallon Ryan recommends her favorite local artist.
Renaldo Domino’s Comeback
The Bronzeville native is releasing two songs that he wrote during the ’80s and recently recorded.
What Makes a Junius Paul-ism?
How the idiosyncratic bassist went from a south suburban church to touring the globe.
The Viral Quilt Comes Together, At Last
#RitasQuilt, the posthumous stitching project that won the internet’s heart, goes on display this weekend.
Bring In the Pimps
Concept: A bunch of (fictional) pimps get together and do improv comedy. Sound absurd, or absurdly offensive? It’s more than the sum of its parts, says creator Marz Timms.
No Other Love Is the B-Side of the Chicago Gospel Story
The new CD honors the South and West Sides’ vibrant small-label scene. For many, it’s also unearthed rich cross-generational connections.