A Digital Encyclopedia of Chicago’s Black Music History
A multimedia project by Vince Lawrence retraces four eras that shaped the city’s sound, from 1955 to 1990.
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Stephanie Martinez Shakes Up the Joffrey
The South Loop–based choreographer’s Bliss! examines Stravinsky through the prism of hip-hop.
Alex Temple Makes Music out of Dream Logic
The composer of Behind the Wallpaper on David Lynch, her love affair with the surreal, and suburbia’s shadowy underbelly
Chicago and the Oscars: a Long, Loveless Marriage
The only Best Picture winner fully filmed here, Ordinary People, is barely remembered by Chicagoans, but came out the same year as two cult favorites.
House of Hair
That plus 500,000 cigarettes, burned Coca-Cola, and more unusual materials highlight a groundbreaking survey of contemporary Chinese art.
What’s It Like to Play a String Quartet in the Dark?
JACK Quartet violinist Austin Wulliman on the unconventional piece hitting the Logan Center this Friday
Caleb Hearon Is Probably Eavesdropping on You
The local comedian sounds off on his newfound Twitter fame. (This time, you can hear both sides of the conversation.)
Kia Smith’s Dance Through Time
The South Chicago Dance Theatre founder discusses the family history behind her first evening-length work.
The Weird, Whimsical World of Rich Sparks
The fast-rising cartoonist’s first collection hits shelves this month.
Hannibal Buress
The comedian, 36, on growing up on the West Side, coping with ADHD, and giving up alcohol (but not drugs)