Orion Ensemble Plays With a Modern Flair
Chicago’s Orion Ensemble continued its Miniatures and Masterworks season at the PianoForte Studios on Wednesday evening with a program of modern and contemporary works tailored to its unusual lineup of […]
Boisterous Spamilton Blasts Broadway’s Biggest Blockbuster
Advertising itself as the “second hottest ticket in town,” Spamilton, the musical parody of the broadway smash hit, Hamilton, has arrived, much like its bigger brother, in Chicago. The spoof, […]
Next-Door Neighbor Triangle Highlights Sycamore at Raven Theatre
Three young actors make a coming-of-age story come alive with modern relevance in Raven Theatre’s world premiere of Sarah Sander’s play, Sycamore. Devon de Mayo directs Selina Fillinger, Julian Larach […]
The Art Institute’s ‘Go’ is an Invigorating Exploration of the 20th Century in Motion
Go is the second installation in “The Modern Series,” a group of exhibitions focusing on modern art in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago. Coming a year after […]
TCR Mixtape No. 21: Happy 10!
My how time flies. It only seemed like yesterday there wasn’t snow on the ground and Chicago wasn’t plunged into another arctic spell, but life moves on. Mother Nature’s peculiar […]
Tennis and Overcoats Crafted a Wonderful Night for Thalia Hall
[soliloquy id=”10481″] Last week Tennis’ new album Yours Conditionally was released. The album continues Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley’s progression into their 70s laden sound, delving even deeper into their […]
EU Film Festival, Week 3: Lost Lottery Tickets and an Olive Tree in a Spooky Forest
Some of the best films you’ll have a chance to see all year are being screened this month at the Gene Siskel Film Center. Most of them are screened only […]
Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 3/16 – 3/19
It snowed. There is still snow on the ground on this closer to St. Patrick’s Day Weekend. While I;m sure many of you got your partying out last week and […]
Hedwig and the Angry Inch Rocks
Transgendered individuals deserve extra attention during these dark days, so Chicago’s remount of Hedwig and the Angry Inch is a balm, a glorious, rock-star, kick-ass celebration of the ultimate joy […]
Joffrey Showcases Winning Works This March
This article was written by Savannah E. Dunn. The Harold Washington Library hosted Joffrey’s seventh annual performance of Winning Works March 11 and 12. This renowned program brings minority and emerging […]
Inside Out- The Field Museum Shows What’s Behind The Scenes with ‘Specimens’ Exhibit
[soliloquy id=”10423″] The Field Museum of Natural History, born out of the ashes of the Chicago Fire, is more than meets the eye. In fact, it’s an absolute marvel. […]
Yvette Mayorga’s Artistic Contribution to the Immigration Conversation
Entering Yvette Mayorga’s exhibition, The Politics of Desire, at Chicago Artists Coalition is a deliberate, and thoughtful, experience of visual sensory overload. Comprised of densely-placed paintings and sculptures, the works […]