The Chicago Harp That Rules the World
For 130 years, Lyon & Healy’s unassuming factory next to the L in West Town has produced ornate instruments considered the best of their kind.
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Glam and Grit at Virgil Abloh’s MCA Gala
Photos of Takashi Murakami, Nick Cave, and a set by Blood Orange at the party toasting “Figures of Speech,” which opens Monday.
The Blues Aren’t Dead. Just Ask Melody Angel
As a teenager in Chicago, Angel dreamed of playing the Blues Fest. This weekend, she’ll headline for the third year in a row.
Where Does Non-Equity Theater Go Next?
Last night’s Jeff Awards for nonunion work were a reminder of the complicated circumstances of local companies.
Brian Brooks Saved One More Dance for Chicago
Harris Theater’s first-ever choreographer-in-residence prepares to wrap up his tenure.
The Arc of Virgil Abloh
An MCA retrospective highlights his path from emerging Chicago designer to global cultural force.
Chicago Summer Music Festivals
Chicago Gospel Music Festival May 31–June 1 Millennium Park and the Chicago Cultural Center Website Who’s Playing Dave Martin & GSM, Angel Sharkey, Providence St. Mel School Choir, and more. How much Free Why go For homages to both Chicago gospel music and the late Aretha Franklin. Ravinia May 31–September 15 Ravinia Park (Highland Park) … Read more
Fifty Years After Stonewall, a Massive Survey of Queer Art Opens in Chicago
With 492 pieces by artists across the spectrums of gender and sexuality, About Face is the largest exhibition of queer work ever mounted, per its curator.
Jackie Taylor
The Black Ensemble Theater founder, 67, on growing up in Cabrini and why she snubbed New York.
The Worst Heist in Art Institute History
The police had a suspect for what at the time was the biggest art heist in U.S. history. But they couldn’t nail him — until he made a brash move.