Issa Rae on Her New Memoir and Being “Halfrican” By Tomi Obaro The author of ‘The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl’ sat down with local writer Sam Irby to talk about her new book and upcoming HBO show. Read more
Three Things You Never Knew About Mozart's Requiem By Graham Meyer In honor of the CSO's upcoming performances of the famous work, here is some good Mozart trivia. Read more
This Week’s Must-Read Stories in Chicago Culture By Matt Pollock Sondheim on Sondheim is a hit, Empire is boosting local business, and CPS's accidental book-ban wasn't so accidental after all. Read more
The Top Five Things to Do in Chicago This Week Wynton Marsalis performs, the First Wives Club musical debuts, and more great things to do in the city. Read more
8 Chicago Sketches That Should Be on SNL's 40th Anniversary Special By Matt Pollock Saturday Night Live airs its three-hour anniversary special this Sunday. Here are the Chicago-bred sketches to watch out for. Read more
Anthony Freud Makes His Mark at the Lyric Opera By Graham Meyer Yesterday's announcement of the company’s 2015–16 season underscores the general director’s commitment to cultivating a big-tent Lyric. Read more
Here's What's Happening in Chicago Culture This Week By Matt Pollock Pops Staples's final album is streaming, the Lyric announces its new season, and Spring Awakening's lineup goes live. Read more
Behind the Scenes at the Conservation Center By Jason Foumberg Inside a mysterious institution that revives the world’s treasures Read more
This Week's Must-Read Stories in Chicago Culture By Matt Pollock Andrew Patner's legacy, a Social Experiment cover story, and Art Shay's twilight years Read more
The Top Five Things to Do in Chicago This Week Steppenwolf stages a modern retelling of Marie Antoinette, plus more fun activities in Chicago. Read more
