The CSO Gets Daniel Barenboim Back By Graham Meyer The internationally renowned conductor returns to lead the Chicago Symphony Orchestra November 1–3, the first time he’s appeared at Symphony Center since his 16-year tenure as CSO music director ended in 2006. Read more
The Hometown Prima Donna By Graham MeyerPhoto by Kevin Penczak Janai Brugger returns to her roots for Lyric’s Idomeneo. Read more
51 Things to Do in Chicago in September By Jason Foumberg, John Hardberger, Britt Julious, Graham Meyer, Catey Sullivan, and Lauren Warnecke This month's best art, music, theater, dance, festivals, and more, as picked by Chicago's critics. Read more
50 Things to Do in Chicago in August By Jason Foumberg, John Hardberger, Britt Julious, Graham Meyer, Catey Sullivan, and Lauren Warnecke The Chicago Duck Derby, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, the Fly Honey Show, and more Read more
78 Things to Do in Chicago in June and July By Jason Foumberg, John Hardberger, Britt Julious, Graham Meyer, Catey Sullivan, and Lauren Warnecke The best things to do in Chicago this summer, selected by our culture critics Read more
60 Things to Do in Chicago in May By Jason Foumberg, John Hardberger, Britt Julious, Graham Meyer, Catey Sullivan, and Lauren Warnecke The best things to do in Chicago this month, selected by our culture critics Read more
64 Things to Do in Chicago in April By Jason Foumberg, John Hardberger, Britt Julious, Graham Meyer, Catey Sullivan, and Lauren Warnecke The best things to do in Chicago this month, selected by our culture critics Read more
Four Questions for Max Raimi, CSO Violist—and Composer By Graham Meyer The Chicago Symphony Orchestra showcases an unlikely composer: its own violist. Read more
62 Things to Do in Chicago in March By Jason Foumberg, John Hardberger, Britt Julious, Graham Meyer, Catey Sullivan, and Lauren Warnecke The best things to do in Chicago this month, selected by our culture critics Read more
60 Things to Do in Chicago in February By Jason Foumberg, John Hardberger, Britt Julious, Graham Meyer, Catey Sullivan, and Lauren Warnecke The best things to do in Chicago this month, selected by our culture critics Read more
