Behind the Lens of a Trailblazing Chicago Photojournalist
A new book and exhibit honor renaissance man Jun Fujita, likely the country’s first Japanese-American photojournalist.
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Stuck on the South Side
Bashir Salahuddin may have left Chicago for Hollywood, but he’s found success by tapping the humor of his old neighborhood.
Anne Harris’s Distorted Self-Portraits
Photo: Courtesy of Anne Harris The 58-year-old painter, who lives in west suburban Riverside, is fascinated by the eyelid — its beauty but also its contradictions: dry and wet, fragile and protective, open and shut. The small, gossamer oil paintings in 39 Eyelids, her solo show running January 19 to February 29 at Goldfinch, are intended to … Read more
“Where Did You Laugh?”
Carrie Coon and Tracy Letts talk spousal script reading, being almost famous, and bringing Bug back to Steppenwolf.
Is the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Anti-Chicago?
John Mulaney thinks so. But in reality, we may just punch below our weight as a rock town.
Troublemakers
The late Art Shay made a name for himself photographing celebrities for the likes of Life and Time. But as a new book shows, during his many years living in the Chicago area, he also captured indelible images of everyday people agitating for social change.
Margie Criner's Sculptures Want to Change Your Perspective
The local artist’s miniatures are the visual embodiment of an untroubled mind.
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