Review: See moonwatchers by Lazy Susan Theatre for Some Intergalactic Space Fun
moonwatchers, now being staged by Lazy Susan Theatre, might be just what you need if you are feeling depressed and angry about the state of the nation and the world. […]
Review: Lift Up Your Eyes and See the Bricks, Fire and Clay: How Bricks Reveal the Hidden History of Chicago, by Will Quam
Open Will Quam’s Fire and Clay and you’ll find your notion of Chicago (and its suburbs) transformed. You’ll suddenly notice all the brick buildings and walls and individual rectangles of […]
Review: An Elderly Woman Finds Freedom On Her Own Terms in the Dystopic The Blue Trail
Brazilian cinema is having its moment just as Iranian, Taiwanese and Korean cinemas did at some point. But what happens after the flavor-of-the-month stops being the flavor-of-the-month? Answer: a select […]
Review: Adam Scott in Hokum is One of the Best Horror Movie Experiences So Far This Year
A churlish novelist named Ohm Bauman (Adam Scott) arrives at a quaint, quite old hotel in rural Ireland, a place where his parents had their honeymoon. While he could be […]
Review: The Gang’s All Back for The Devil Wears Prada 2 in a Story About How the Publishing—and Fashion—Industries Have Changed
As I was experiencing the 20-years-later sequel to The Devil Wears Prada the other day, I found myself repeatedly astonished at how much I was enjoying not just the jokes […]
Review: An Intimate Evening with Maya Hawke at Thalia Hall
Last weekend, Thalia Hall was treated to a very special and intimate evening with the vastly talented actress, singer and songwriter, Maya Hawke. Though many will recognize her for her […]
Review: “Chimes of Freedom”—Flashing Thoughts on Seeing Bruce Springsteen at the United Center
On Wednesday night at the United Center, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band came to town as part of their Land of Hope & Dreams/No Kings tour. I have […]
Quick Spins: Lavalove, Gladie, Sub*T, The Pretty Flowers, Family Worship Center, Robyn
Quick Spins takes a quick look at recently released albums to make certain you’re listening to all the quality music being released these days. And with today being Bandcamp Friday, […]
Interview: Lachlan Patterson Brings Laughs to Schaumburg’s Chicago Improv
With his long hair and droll delivery, once you see Lachlan Patterson’s standup, it’s unlikely you’ll forget him. His clever observations have made him a draw for over a decade, […]
Interview: Local Author Megy Karydes on Making Time for DIY Self-Care With 50 Ways to More Calm, Less Stress
When Chicago-area author Megy Karydes first wrote the proposal for her book 50 Ways to More Calm, Less Stress, “doomscrolling” had yet to appear in the dictionary. It would soon […]
Review: Celebrate Moms on May 10 with Labriola Italian Specialties, Plus Pan-American Rum
Artisan baker and restaurateur Rich Labriola launched Labriola Italian Specialties at 852 W. Fulton Market on April 22, joining other Labriola outlets started in 1993 on Michigan Avenue, as well […]
Review: Porchlight in Concert Follies Finds the Heart of Sondheim in a Tricky Room
We got a reminder last weekend about just how essential Porchlight Music Theatre is. Their concert staging of Sondheim’s Follies (at the Studebaker Theater) reaffirmed the company’s willingness to tackle […]