Classical, Music, Reviews

Review: The Bernard Rands Effect Was Highly Effective

To celebrate the 88th birthday of distinguished Chicago composer and Pulitzer Prize winner Bernard Rands, the Spektral Quartet performed nine world premieres at Constellation on Pi day, Monday night, 3/14. […]

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Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 9/2 and Beyond

While everything seems to be open like the old days, there is still that looming presence of the Delta variant in the background threatening all we’ve done to get back […]

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Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 6/6 – 6/9

It’s another big weekend in the city and you don’t want to miss out on some of these fantastic events! There are brewery parties, concerts, festivals, and more going on […]

Julian Ramirez /
Music, Reviews

Review: Guitar Master Glenn Jones Enchants and Lulls a Constellation Crowd

Bathed in a stream of light in a quiet, dark room at Constellation, the legendary Glenn Jones removed his red-framed glasses and sat with a tilted head, a propped-up foot […]

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Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 4/5 – 4/8

It’s that time of year again when the costumes go on and the pop culture celebs descend upon McCormick Place: C2E2 is back! The nerdy, geeky, and most fun convention […]

Julian Ramirez /
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Fresh Start to Your Week: 12/11 – 12/13

If you’re looking to fill up the beginning of this brand new week with some unique and interesting events, then look no further! There are fantastic concerts, art releases, holiday […]

Julian Ramirez /
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Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 6/8 – 6/11

Festival season has been having a fantastic start this year and it is now in full force! Ribfest Chicago, 34th Annual Chicago Blues Festival, Spring Awakening, Printers Row Lit Fest […]

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Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 5/25 – 5/28

It feels like I’ve been writing about rainy days and Twin Peaks for weeks now. Don’t let the upcoming wet days discourage you from enjoying this pre-Memorial Day weekend. Go […]

Julian Ramirez /
Interviews, Music

“Your handy mobile band!”: A Conversation with Macie and Sima of Homme

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Macie Stewart and Sima Cunningham didn’t actually mean to start a band. In the summer of 2014, 22-year-old Stewart and 26-year-old Cunningham — who boast collective musical resumes that include […]

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