Contributors: Tal Rosenberg
Sam Prekop Hits a Mid-career Zenith
On his new album, the artist and musician constructs an entrancing masterpiece out of electronic abstraction.
Ohmme Grown
On its latest album, the art-rock duo sounds undeterred by a pandemic-stricken world.
The Great Chicago Reading List
One thing to look forward to this summer: excellent books with local hooks
The 50 Most Powerful Women in Chicago
They come from all over the city and from every field, but those who made the rankings have one thing in common: They’ve got clout, and they know how to use it.
An Art Show All About Cats
Photo: Courtesy of Jason West When Jason West was invited to curate an exhibit at 4Art Space in Bridgeport, the Brookfield artist wanted to do something more interesting than, as he says, “Hey, paintings!” Trying to attract a broad audience, he surmised that “everyone loves a cat video.” The result is the Fantastic Felines Art … Read more
Best New Bars
A refined Japanese drinking den, an underground music venue that doubles as a beer mecca, a janitor’s closet serving killer martinis — these are just a few of our 20 favorites, ranked here.