This article was written by Arieon Whittsey What Doesn’t Float, directed by Luca Balser from a screenplay by Shauna Fitzgerald, is a collection of scenes set in New York. Each scene begins tinged with mundane magic only to succumb to…
Reviewed by Guest Author Arieon Whittsey Cravings, by Chicago author Garnett Kilberg Cohen, offers an exploration of life and the moments that define it through an unlikely group of characters across 12 short stories. In the true fashion of a…
Review by Susan Lieberman. Youth is wasted on the young, the saying goes. But would we want youth any later in life? Beth Hyland’s Seagulls, now playing at Oak Park Festival Theatre, serves as a reminder that youth comes at a…
Review by Anthony Neri.es Tambo & Bones has come to Chicago, presented by Refracted Theatre Co. at the Den Theatre. It’s dense and thought-provoking like a treatise with a burning thesis, written underground. The playful moments, indulgent as they are, can…
This article was written by Alejandro A. Riera Chicago’s robust fall film festival season begins this weekend with Reeling 2023: The 41st Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival. Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of producing organization Chicago Filmmakers, this year’s festival…
The article and photos are by Bruce Kong. Brunch continues to play a dominant role in the daily meal system, as a combined breakfast and lunch, it’s a blend of ingredients that brings people to the table for a special…
Every musical era has its masters, Elvis, who pioneered rock and roll; Prince who led pop into a new era throughout the 1980s and 1990s; and Johnny Cash, Country Music Hall of Fame icon. When I think of early 2000s…
By Bruce Kong Mediterranean cuisine is known for countless, flavorful dishes that can be enjoyed under the hot summer sun. Fresh herbs play a primary role in Mediterranean cuisine, shunning processed ingredients and offering a refreshing meal. And who can…
Guest review by Mary Icenogle. For me, Sam MacPherson was love at first TikTok. When he first came across my for you page, MacPherson was playing a sample from his song “Last Minute”, and encouraging people to pre-save the song…
This article is written by Bruce Kong. It is no surprise that Italian cuisine is a staple in Chicago; much of what we know about it comes down to the core recipes we’ve grown up seeing on TV. Recipes like…
Editor’s Note: this article contains spoilers. You’ve been warned. This article is written by Sam Layton. With an episode like last week’s, how could anyone not be uncertain? When Connor (Alan Ruck) got married to his longtime girlfriend on Succession…
This article is written by Sam Layton. When you watch a television drama that hinges on one very important main character, you expect to watch that character evolve. Even if it’s not for the better, they grow into different people…
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