Last year, the Brookfield Zoo announced a rebranding, adding the word “Chicago” to the end of its name; it makes sense, as the zoo is best known for being here […]
What draws a critic to one performance over another is entirely subjective. For me, it is sometimes the chance to hear a specific performer; other times, it is the opportunity […]
We are smack dab in the middle of summer and the atmosphere is perfect! There are so many street fests, concerts, and amazing literary events happening all month long! So […]
“From the moment I understood the weakness of my flesh it disgusted me.” This line from the trailer for the game Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus is something I probably quote way […]
Black Button Eyes’ new solo show, St. Nicholas, gives us a look at the life of a jaded theater critic, who may also become a vampire. (I’m sure there are […]
After living in Chicago for three years, I can confidently say I have explored my fair share of restaurants. Luckily, I don’t plan to stop that exploration and am always […]
A riveting tale of grief, love, purpose, and forgiveness, Man Overboard! by Chicago author Kathleen Rooney dives headfirst into life’s biggest existential questions (literally). Told through the perspective of a […]
Reviewed by Donna Kossy. Through the history of an obscure alphabet conceived in the middle of the 19th century by Mormon church leaders, this fascinating work of scholarship reveals much […]
The Goodman Theatre continues to commemorate its 100-year anniversary with the 40,000-year-old caveman musical, Iceboy! The Completely Untrue Story of How Eugene O’Neill Came to Write “The Iceman Cometh.” Marc […]
July Is International Zine Month Publishing a zine? Thinking of starting one? Check out this list of suggested activities from the Stolen Sharpie Revolution site during the course of International […]
As we creep up on the 250th birthday of the good ol US of A, we’re constantly being bombarded with visions of the “good ol’ days.” And, there’s nothing inherently […]
Artistic director emeritus Carlos Kalmar returned to the Jay Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park to conduct a program that included a classical music chestnut and two rarely performed works on […]