A bottle tree is a Southern tradition with African roots. As an urban northerner, I never heard of such a thing, although I’m familiar with voodoo culture in Louisiana and […]
When names like Drake or Kanye West become household names, it marks a time in our culture when mainstream America widely embraces hip-hop as an original art form. Teachers and […]
Young Frankenstein is a classic, and a favorite of mine. It’s a silly, slapstick adventure with a real heart, and I’ve always held it close to mine. Mel Brooks and […]
Talking to people who are tattooed opens up a treasure trove of personal stories. There are so many reasons people choose to ink their bodies, and even in cases of […]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7PAacr7LJc] Deerhunter will be performing at the Metro this Friday 10/21 in support of their excellent album Fading Frontier from last year. Unlike their last tour, frontman Bradford Cox […]
There was a lot going on in film this week. We previewed the second week of the Chicago International Film Festival. We took a look at the new Jack Reacher […]
I’ll be honest, I don’t have much to say about the second Jack Reacher movie, because it didn’t say much to me. Considering how I really enjoyed the way the […]
At exactly 5 p.m. on October 18th I hustled out of my office so I could get across town in time to attend a reading. Most of the readings I […]
Last Friday, we took a look at some of of the best films screening during the first week of the 52nd Chicago International Film Festival. This week, CIFF continues into […]
Whether you’re riding high from Cubs sensational 10-2 win against the Dodgers or feeling that strange twinge after the very antagonistic debate last night, you’re surely looking for something to […]
The days are getting shorter, the leaves are turning a subtle shade of orange and yellow, and pumpkin spice lattes are inexplicably everywhere you look. Autumn has arrived in Chicago […]
What happens when you combine dance and architecture, marrying movement and structure? How does an audience, empowered to choose its own way, react to the journey of two dancers as […]
