The Curse of the Ninth Comes to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra By Graham Meyer Franz Schubert, a focus of the CSO this season, died after writing his ninth symphony. And he’s not the only one. Read more
Five Fun Things To Do in Chicago This Week Christopher Wool, Soweto Gospel Choir, and where comedian Kellye Howard will (probably) get pancakes this weekend. Read more
Chicago Opera Theater Takes On Queenie Pie By Elly Fishman How Duke Ellington's 1962 composition challenges classical opera conventions. Read more
Gypsy Review: Thrilling, Frustrating, and Exceptional By Catey Sullivan The pieces are in place for this bawdy, ambitious show to be an excellent revival at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre. Read more
See Marquis Hill at the Green Mill on Saturday Night By Erin Osmon The February 15 show is one of four appearances the jazz trumpet player has in Chicago this month. Read more
The Top Five Things to Do in Chicago This Week Justin Timberlake, Art Shay's favorite French film, Duke Ellington's only opera, and more hot picks for mid-February. Read more
Psalm One Mixes Chemistry, Charity, and Hip-Hop on the New Album Hug Life By Erin Osmon In a Q&A, the Ukrainian Village rapper says what influences her art, what went into the album, and what to expect at its release party at The Hideout tonight. Read more
Chicago Summer Music Festivals: The 2014 Guide By Matt Pollock Here's all the latest info on lineups, dates, and tickets for this summer's big shows. Read more
Angel Olsen Is on Fire By Erin Osmon With her new album, Burn Your Fire for No Witness, the indie songbird and ex-Chicagoan joins the big leagues. Read more
Four Events to See at Chicago's Theatre Week By Catey Sullivan More than 100 shows are offering discounted tickets, lectures, and more. Here's a guide to the week's best deals. Read more
