Third Coast Con Cruise 2017: Wizard World Chicago Day Three
We can hardly believe we made it through Day 3 of Wizard World. Between the chaos of the crowds a and the full schedule of celebrity panels, if you wanted to […]
Take a Trip Back in Time at the Bristol Renaissance Faire
[soliloquy id=”16914″] Over the edge of the the Wisconsin border lies a very interesting place; one where Queens and their knights still reign supreme, the shops still cater to […]
Preview: Wizard World Chicago 2017 Lands Thursday
It’s that time again! Wizard World Chicago is just around the corner, with its first of four days of comics, games, cosplay and celebrities beginning Thursday in Rosemont. You may […]
Fresh Start to Your Week: 8/21 – 2/23
Today’s the day! The solar eclipse will be happening later today! Whether it’s with special glasses, solar lenses on cameras, or through the old tried and true pinhole methods, I […]
Chicago’s Literati Harmonize in Rust Belt Chicago: An Anthology
Have you ever contributed to a church or neighborhood cookbook? Have you ever bought one? Are matriarchal communities still pooling their creativity into volumes of recipes as a testament to […]
Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 8/3 – 8/6
Ah, Lollapalooza weekend. The biggest music festival in Chicago is taking over Grant Park this weekend and unless you got tickets way back in March, you may be stuck at […]
See Hamlet in the Park With All the Famous Lines–Only 100 Minutes
The Prince of Denmark is going to the park this summer. You’ll be able to see a 100-minute version of Hamlet at four city parks in July and August. Venues […]
Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 7/20 – 7/23
Well, I’ve more or less recovered from the wonderful Pitchfork Music Festival that took place this past weekend. Thankfully this stormy weather didn’t stop by during the fest, which was […]
Preview: 29th Chicago Duo Piano Festival Starts This Friday
The 29th installment of the Music Institute of Chicago’s Duo Piano Festival kicks off with a performance by the winners of last year’s Chicago International Duo Piano Competition on Friday […]
Fresh Start To Your Week: 6/19 – 6/21
Movies, music, and storytelling are the main focus of this week’s fresh start! Go out and enjoy just how diverse our amazing city can be! MONDAY, JUNE 19th Millennium Park […]
Classicisms Offers Articulate, If Incomplete, View of Classical Influences
The University of Chicago Smart Museum of Art’s recently mounted exhibition, Classicisms, presents itself ambitiously. The accompanying text authored by co-curators Larry F. Norman and Anne Leonard states that the […]
Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 6/15 – 6/18
We are right in the heat of summer and no rain is going to stop Chicagoans from going out and having some fun! Plus it’s Father’s Day weekend and Marielle […]