Chicago Has a New Emo Rock Scene (Again) By Erin Osmon Eight local bands are at the forefront of a genre you should still love, decades later. Read more
The Top Five Things to Do This Week in Chicago Legendary choreographer Bill T. Jones and hot-shot director David Cromer highlight our can't-miss shows. Read more
We Will Rock You, Kind of By Catey Sullivan It's not rhapsodic, but the new Queen musical has its moments. Read more
22 Questions for Stanley Tigerman By Elizabeth Fenner The salty 83-year-old architecture star on his loves (green design), his hates (the IBM building’s redo), and winning the AIA’s lifetime achievement award. Read more
How the Public Can Access the Private Floor of the Arts Club of Chicago By Jason Foumberg Artist Josiah McElheny gives visitors a behind-the-scenes peek of the Arts Club of Chicago Read more
Trevor Finds the Humor in a Chimp Ripping a Woman's Face Off A play by Nick Jones mixes comedy, tragedy, and humans' odd relationships with animals in its premiere at A Red Orchid. Read more
The Window Shopper's Guide to Oprah's Massive Estate Sale Auction By Harry Sawyers and Emmet Sullivan Want to buy some of Oprah's stuff? How about a portrait of Oprah? Read more
Can Classical Musicians Be Funny? By Graham Meyer Pianist Hyung-ki Joo and violinist Aleksey Igudesman certainly think so. Read more
The Top 5 Things to Do in Chicago This Week See Janeane Garofalo, tour the Palmer House, and watch the Joffrey tackle its next 19th century Russian ballet. Read more
Director Kimberly Peirce Dissects Carrie By Elly Fishman The director deconstructs the elements that make a pivotal scene work, and explains what attracted her to this story. Read more
