Iconic Auditorium Theatre Celebrates 50 Years Since Grand Reopening Interview by Teresa Manring The venue's CEO discusses its spectacular history and aspirations for its future. Read more
Top 10 Things to Do this Week in Chicago Kelly Anderson Dance Theatre, Re:sound Live!, Chicago International Movies and Music Fest, Faye Driscoll, Escape to Margaritaville, and more Read more
Alan Alda and E.O. Wilson Talk on Creativity and the Importance of the Campfire By Samantha Yadron The beloved actor interviewed the preeminent scientist as part of Chicago Humanities Festival this weekend. Read more
Joel Kim Booster on Boystown and Being Less Universal By John Hardberger The comic, whose first album is released today, explores Korean, queer, and American identities. Read more
Self-Styled “Mama’s Boy” Bril Barrett on How Tap Empowers Women Interview by Christian Belanger The founder of M.A.D.D. Rhythms explains the upcoming all-woman piece and how he uses tap dance to help young people make a difference. Read more
Exhibit Displays Rarely Seen Works by the Father of the Urban Mural By Jason Foumberg Hyde Park Art Center features art by Wall of Respect creator Bill Walker. Read more
Before Decamping for Broadway’s Harry Potter, Alex Weisman Plays a Role That’s Close to Home By Novid Parsi The local actor talks about body issues, getting his dream role, and his upcoming stint in About Face's Significant Other. Read more
Filmmaker Brings Stories of Syria's Disappeared to Chicago By Sarah Conway Sara Afshar spent 18 months investigating some of the 65,000 people forcibly "disappeared" in the Syrian conflict. Read more
69 Things to Do in Chicago in November By Jason Foumberg, John Hardberger, Britt Julious, Graham Meyer, Catey Sullivan, and Lauren Warnecke The best things to do in Chicago this month, selected by our culture critics Read more
You Can Now Set Your Dial to CHIRP, Chicago's Indie Radio Station By Mauricio Peña After seven years of broadcasting online only, CHIRP is now on 107.1 FM, thanks in part to lobbying efforts by the station's founder and volunteers. Read more
