Bit Bash at MSI is Everything We Hoped For (And More!)
Bit Bash is back. After eschewing their main event for a series of pop-ups last year, Bit Bash has brought back their titular summer festival with an impressive showing of […]
Interview: In Their Words–Bit Bash and MSI Discuss Bit Bash 2019 Collaboration
To us, Bit Bash and MSI are a natural match. Both the Museum of Science and Industry and Bit Bash are experts at creating fantastic interactive experiences and creating a […]
Preview: Bit Bash Expands with Two Day Festival at MSI
Stick around the games scene in Chicago long enough and you’ll be sure to encounter Bit Bash. Founded in 2014, the volunteer-run group has made it their goal to share […]
Go Behind the Scenes of Chicago’s Diverse Theater Scene in Setting the Stage Exhibit
As any avid theater-goer in Chicago knows, on any given night there are dozens of options for live productions, from obscure storefront theaters to world-class presentations. The thriving theater sector […]
Review: Bengt Lindström Exhibition Explores the Magic of Nordic Mythology
The new exhibition at the Swedish American Museum—The Master of Ancient Mythology: Bengt Lindström—brings the public into the magical world of Nordic mythology. On display are 31 works by Bengt […]
Chicago’s Free Museum Days for Summer 2019
Chicago, being one of the world’s great cities, is home to an assortment of world-class museums and cultural institutions. Featuring an ever-changing roster of historically and culturally significant exhibits, Chicago […]
Missing Chance the Snapper? Meet the Shedd Aquarium’s Adorable New Additions
We admit, we were on alligator watch with everyone else as Humboldt Park Lagoon’s elusive gator caught the attention of everyone here in Chicago and plenty of people all over […]
The Field Museum’s Fantastic Bug Encounters is a Surreal Journey Through the World of Insects
Summertime in the city means it’s time for big things–music festivals, street fairs, parades, baseball and blockbuster exhibits on Museum Campus. Something big always seems to crop up just when […]
MSI’s 75 Stories Adds Even More History and Context to a Larger Than Life Tale
It was just about two weeks and seventy-five years ago that the United States Navy would attempt and succeed at an extremely difficult mission that would mark the first of […]
Virgil Abloh’s Figures of Speech Tries to Find Balance Between the Tourist and the Purist
I should start off by saying I’m a big fan of Virgil Abloh’s work. From his deconstructed shoe designs and minimalist accessories to design work, it all has an aesthetic […]
The Summer of Bricks: LEGO Sculptures Come to Brookfield Zoo, Morton Arboretum
It’s official: LEGO has invaded the Chicagoland suburbs for the summer! Both Brookfield Zoo and the Morton Arboretum are currently hosting exhibits that spotlight the iconic colorful bricks. Titled “Brick […]
Review: Manet and Modern Beauty at the Art Institute of Chicago Focuses on the Artist’s Late Career
The first Chicago exhibition of Édouard Manet’s work in more than 50 years is now on display at the Art Institute of Chicago. Manet and Modern Beauty focuses on the artist’s […]