From the moment I saw the bright pink cover of Secret Chicago by Jessica Mlinaric I was excited. Visions of the kinds of things I loved to see so much on WTTW’s “Wild […]
Interview: Third Coast Talks Secret Chicago with Jessica Mlinaric
On the Road: At the Jersey Shore, Spring in Springsteen Country
The calendar says it’s spring, even though the weather doesn’t. But it was time to hit the beach anyway. That is, the Jersey Shore. We spent four days last week in the […]
Review: Thomas Nickell and Oistrakh Symphony Wowed on a Wintry Saturday
It was an abysmal day to have to go outside this past Saturday, when we headed to Music Under Glass at the Garfield Park Conservatory. The “wintry mix” was far less cheerful […]
Video Game History, Icons and More at 2018 Midwest Gaming Classic
We had the pleasure to visit Milwaukee this weekend for the Midwest Gaming Classic trade show and convention. It has grown from humble beginnings 17 years ago in a Boy Scout […]
Interview: Dungeons, Dice and Everything Nice Talk Roleplaying and Podcasting
In recent years, there has been a surge in popularity for podcasts starring a live playthrough of pen-and-paper roleplaying games like Dungeons & Dragons (D&D). Ongoing series’ like Critical Role and The Adventure […]
Oprah and Oppression in MCA’s Poor People’s TV Room
Oprah is a leitmotif in the multimedia movement narrative Poor People’s TV Room, at Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Art from April 12-15. United States Artist Fellow Okwui Okpokwasili and director-designer Peter Born have […]
Interview: Shelby J on Her Extensive Collaborative Career with Prince
April 21st marks the second anniversary of shocking and tragic death of musician and showman Prince. To mark the event, Paisley Park, Prince’s private estate and production complex located outside of Minneapolis, […]
Gallery– Our C2E2 2018 Wrap-Up and Favorite Cosplay
It’s a week since the doors to C2E2 2018 opened and all the cosplayers, fans, vendors and celebrities filled up McCormick Place with geeky goodness. Now that we’ve had time to rest […]
Preview: Midwest Gaming Classic in Milwaukee Promises Plenty For Gamers and Pinball Wizards
Hot on the heels of last weekend’s C2E2 convention is the Midwest Gaming Classic in Milwaukee at the Wisconsin Center. This “unique social trade show” has been around for 20 years now, […]
Behind the Scenes at the C2E2 Crown Championships of Cosplay
Thanks to the good people at C2E2, we were given access to see up close how much time, effort, and love cosplayers put into their incredible creations. Cosplayers spend months and sometimes […]
Interview: Podcasts, Cons and Chicago–A Q&A with Travis McElroy
Travis McElroy is the middle brother of the podcasting powerhouse that is the McElroy brother trio. He’s the co-host and co-creator of the comedic My Brother, My Brother, And Me (MBMBaM) podcast, […]
C2E2 2018 Sunday Panel Catchup
We spent a good amount of time on our last day at C2E2 in panel rooms, and it was well worth it. Sunday’s panels were all star-studded and incredibly interesting, and after […]