The Summer of Backyard Jams By Jason Narducy As a musician, the author had performed with some big acts in big venues. Then came the pandemic. Read more
Get Your Kicks in 2026 By Grace Perry Route 66 turns 100 this year, and it’s worth all the centennial hubbub. Here’s what to know about this asphalt-turned-artifact. Read more
How Richard Marx Learned to Play Nice With Fans Interview by Mike Thomas The singer-songwriter, 62, on crafting tunes, embracing ballads, and losing his dad Read more
The Range and Whimsy of Architect Bruce Goff By Web Behrens A major retrospective at the Art Institute showcases the astounding imagination of the maverick architect. Read more
How an Early 20th-Century Editor Outraged the Establishment By Robert Loerzel A new book explores how Margaret C. Anderson went against the literary grain. Here’s what we learned. Read more
How Heather Headley Learned to Live Without Applause Interview by Mike Thomas The Grammy and Tony winner, 51, on adulation addiction, performance jitters, and suburban life. Read more
Maybe Things Will Be Better in Chicago By Robert Loerzel A spirited Mavis Staples cover of Tom Waits‘s “Chicago” gives us reason to muse on music, migration, and our city. Read more
