Inside the Bizarre, Brilliant World of Jesse Ball By Joe Meno One of the most exciting experimental writers of our time explores dreams, lies, arson, and other sublime pursuits. Read more
Jamila Woods Shows Her Depth as a Solo Artist By Britt Julious The singer and poet steps into the spotlight with her debut album, Heavn. Read more
Five Things to Do in Chicago This Week 20th Annual Chicago SummerDance, As Our Story Opens…, Between Riverside and Crazy, Mathew Tembo and the Afro Routes, and War Paint Read more
Documentary or Reality TV? Pilsen Artist Blurs Lines for Family Story By Jason Foumberg Rashayla Marie Brown, a self-described "chameleon" and interdisciplinary artist, turns identity into art. Read more
Operation Mom's Couch Shows How War and Violence Permeates Our Culture By Nissa Rhee In his solo show at the National Veterans Art Museum, Pilsen artist Eric J. Garcia shows how he went from watching G.I. Joe on his mom's couch to defending an actual military base in Aviano, Italy Read more
Video: Get a Preview of Victory Gardens Theater’s The House That Will Not Stand See Marcus Gardley’s new drama through July 10. Read more
Five Great Things to Do in Chicago This Week Deathtrap, Ensemble Español, Green Music Festival, Make Music Chicago, and See Jane Sing Read more
Six Months After Laquan McDonald Fallout, Chicago's Starkest Protest Music Is Surfacing By Matt Pollock As the conversation moves elsewhere, artists reignite the fallout from McDonald's death. Read more
Carlos Rolón/Dzine’s Sculptures Recreate Childhood in Brighton Park By Jason Foumberg The new exhibit includes a detailed, interactive installation that resembles his childhood basement. Read more
