Two Important Milestones Celebrated at This Year's Hyde Park Jazz Festival By Christian Belanger The festival’s executive and artistic director discusses Thelonious Monk’s centennial, the Wall of Respect, and more. Read more
Ten Things to Do This Week in Chicago Chicago Human Rhythm Project, Reeling 35, Becky Shaw, Open Mike Eagle, Anne-Sophie Mutter, and more Read more
Walk Through Rockford's Stunning New Garden of Light By DS Shin Installation artist Bruce Munro created a mesmerizing experience at the Nicholas Conservatory in Rockford, Illinois. Read more
Riot Fest: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly By Carlos Ballesteros Probably one of the smoothest (and sunniest) ever: FIDLAR was commanding. Bad Brains, not so much. Read more
Our Favorite Photos from All Three Days of Riot Fest Photos by Cousin Daniel Peaches won the "raunchiest set" award, Wu-Tang Clan revved the crowd, and lots of people crowdsurfed and stuck their tongues out. Read more
The 30 Best Looks at Riot Fest This Year Photos by Matthew Sperzel Devils, rockers, zombies, a suggestion-box guy, and more Read more
Sculptor Michael Rakowitz Recreates Looted Artifacts Using Iraqi Food Packaging By Jason Foumberg Cultural contradictions course through the political sculptures of this Northwestern professor of Arab and Jewish descent. Read more
Towkio Goes Hollywood (But Promises He Still Loves Chicago) By Matt Pollock This rapper, the first signed by megaproducer Rick Rubin in 20 years, is an icon in the making. Read more
Haley Fohr Embraces the Dissonant on New Circuit Des Yeux Album By Dan Hyman Indie rock’s foremost weirdo shows her vocal versatility on "Reaching for Indigo." Read more
Movement, Amplified: Visceral Dance Chicago By Brian Golden In “Pick a Chair,” the acclaimed choreographer’s daring work is paired with music by Wilco drummer Glenn Kotche. Read more
