The Block Museum of Art presents a comprehensive exhibition on William Blake (1757-1827) and the impact he had on American artists from the end of World War II through 1970. William Blake […]
The second edition of the Chicago Architecture Biennial opened to generally positive remarks this past September. Headquartered at the Cultural Center (78 E. Washington), the Biennial spans all four floors of the […]
Methyl Ethel kicked things off with a hazy, moody set at the Metro on the cold Thursday night. The Australian quartet warmed things up with a mix up jangly pop tunes and […]
It was another chilly evening in November. The air was damp, a cold wind was blowing off the lake, and darkness came too soon ― all the signs that winter is drawing near. […]
When a show has a killer lineup, it’s not hard to be equally excited for every band. I feel extremely lucky to catch one or two awesome bands in one night–but three? […]
There’s a particularly strange mood that accompanies the transition from summer to autumn. Life becomes paradoxically darker and heavier yet beautiful. Crisp nights come earlier and earlier along with an indescribable feeling […]
Brooklyn band Big Thief have had a recent upsurge of popularity. Their recently released album Capacity has been met with critical acclaim, and it’s no wonder; the album is flooring. It’s one of the most […]
If you didn’t know who Sidewalk Chalk was before, you probably should now. The Chicago soul/hip-hop band’s fourth full-length, out June 2, 2017 via Ropeadope Records, is bombastic to say the least. Opening […]
James Tadd Adcox’s new novella is available in paperback and ebook on Cobalt Press. He will be reading at the Sunday Salon at the Riverview Tavern (1958 W Roscoe) on Sunday January 29th at […]
To begin, an embarrassing admission: this was my first ever Ian’s Party. I’ve seen the stacked lineups every year for this Ian’s Party, a weekend festival that showcases the best of Chicago’s […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) has long been confined to the imagination of science fiction or to the nightmares of popular culture. The concept of a fully formed AI, often incorrectly conflated with robotics, […]
Hand to God, after multiple awards, two off-Broadway productions, and a production on Broadway to rave reviews, has become one of the nation’s most produced plays this theater season. Robert Askin’s wild and […]
