Interrogating Histories with an Ecosystem of Porcelain and Piss

By Danielle Wu

An interview with Candice Lin, whose installation is currently on view at the University of Chicago's Logan Center Gallery Read more

Where to Go During Open House If You're Only in It for the Views

By AJ LaTrace

This weekend, survey the city from a new angle. Read more

The Top Ten Things to Do This Week in Chicago

Hari Kondabolu, The Many Hats of Ralph Arnold, Open House Chicago, and more Read more

Five New Additions to See at Open House Chicago

By AJ LaTrace

As recommended by the event's program manager Eric Rogers Read more

E. Faye Butler Lands the Role She Said She'd Sell a Grandkid to Play

Interview by Kris Vire

The seven-time Jeff Award winner takes on the iconic diva role of Rose in Gypsy, running October 12 to November 25 at Porchlight Music Theatre. Read more

Selling Chicago's Kerry James Marshall Isn't Just Wrong. It's Undemocratic.

By Barbara Koenen

An arts administrator and 26-year DCASE veteran weighs in on the mayor's decision to auction a masterpiece. Read more

Is Chicago’s Scariest Haunted House a Play in a Basement?

By Novid Parsi

Crawling intestines, creepy infant heads, and a Frank Lloyd Wright connection — this interactive new show by Rough House has it all. Read more

America to Me, Episode 7 Recap

By Ali Barthwell

The school wants a new pool, Brendan's dad thinks he's post-race, and residency agents trail students home. Read more

How Artists Helped Propel Chicago's Disability Rights Movement

By Claire Voon

Chicago has been at the forefront of disability rights activism, largely due to the resistance efforts of its creative community. An exhibition at Gallery 400 explores this overlooked history. Read more

The Top Ten Things to Do This Week

“Excavating the World’s Fair,” Patience and Sarah, Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre, ‘Flyin’ West,’ Mandala Arts, and more Read more

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