A New Press. For Old Books. In the Digital Age. Seriously.
The publication kicks off its newly minted press with Henry Blake Fuller’s The Cliff-Dwellers.
The publication kicks off its newly minted press with Henry Blake Fuller’s The Cliff-Dwellers.
A naked bike ride, Chicago Blues Festival, a food truck bonanza, and more
You’re invited—so long as you can find it.
Marvin Tate and Avery R. Young, Co-Missions Festival, Charli XCX, Chicago Ale Fest, Do Division Street Fest, and more
Giordano Dance Photo: Gorman Cook May 31–June 3 Festival Maifest Lincoln Square Chicago’s summer street fests are best enjoyed early in the season, before they become inescapable, and festival fatigue sets in. This German celebration toasts the arrival of summer with cold beer, dancing, and more lederhosen-clad septuagenarians than you can imagine. Details:Lincoln and Leland. … Read more
Plus many more not from the ’90s!
The jazz pianist, 83, on life-changing hits and his impending retirement
Break out the hammock and relax with a book about the craft beer revolution, Rebecca Makkai’s Boystown novel, Kim Brooks’s non-fiction examination of parenthood and fear in America, and more.
The Chicago pop-punk outfit readies their excellent debut album Somewhat Literate, out May 25, a couple years after the band’s lead singer moved to the city for its music scene.
Good Libations Beer Fest, the Onion‘s comedy festival, the Randolph Street Market retail bonanza, and more