Irvine Welsh Says David Bowie Made Him a Writer
The Chicago transplant shares eight sources of inspiration ahead of his new novel, A Decent Ride.
Contributors: Calley Nelson
Uncharted Books' Tanner McSwain Wants to be the Gertrude Stein of Logan Square
The secondhand bookseller toasts four years of business (and shares his 10 most popular titles).
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The Lunar New Year Parade Photo: Courtesy of Chicago Chinatown Special Events FESTIVALS AND PARADES LATINO THEATRE FESTIVAL 2/15–29 Goodman artistic director Robert Falls, local playwright Seth Bockley, and a host of off-Loop theater companies team up for this in-depth look at a wide range of Latino writers. The fest will feature panel discussions and … Read more
A Garden Grows in Pullman—Even During Winter
Gotham Green expects to grow 10 million heads of lettuce and other greens this year.
10 Chicago Books to Look Forward To in 2016
Chicago‘s most anticipated reads of the year, from graphic novels to grammar guides
16 Must-See Acts at Tomorrow Never Knows
Catch these performers and more at the midwinter fest.
A Taco Pro Introduces Rojo Gusano to Albany Park
He’s drawing on some of his previous restaurants’ greatest hits to populate the spot’s menu.
Aviva Will Enter Greektown in Late January
Expect modern Mediterranean flavors in the former Parthenon banquet room.
Scenes from Today's Laquan McDonald Protest Downtown
Hundreds of protestors walked from the Loop to the Gold Coast calling for Rahm Emanuel’s resignation.
Can't Wait for Star Wars? Five Chicago Events to Hold You Over
Bars and restaurants across Chicago are cooking up Star Wars–themed cocktails and food.