Review: The Many Angles Of Pavements
Curtain opens, introduction of film through personal anecdoteI was one of those lucky enough to start following Pavement early in their career due to a college girlfriend with better musical […]
Review: Angela Hewitt Gives a Riveting Performance of Bach’s Goldberg Variations at Ravinia
Angela Hewitt gave a riveting performance of one of the most intense pieces of music ever written for keyboard. At Ravinia’s Martin Theater on Wednesday evening, she was playing a […]
Review: Chicago Shakespeare’s 42 Balloons Is Lighter-Than-Air Entertainment
Move over, Marilyn McCoo… step aside, Nena… there’s a new balloon song in the air. A whole bunch of ’em, actually, at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater, where they’re producing the […]
Review: Oscar Nominee Celine Song Approaches Relationships as Transactions in New York City Love Triangle Drama Materialists
I wholeheartedly reject the label of romantic-comedy for writer/director Celine Song’s (Past Lives) latest, Materialists, for no other reason than the film takes the ideas of relationships and coupling and […]
The Chicago Rooftops and Patios to Enjoy While You Can During Chicago’s Fleeting Summer
In full transparency, this list of Chicago’s best rooftops and patios to enjoy in the warm weather was supposed to be published several weeks ago. But seeing how Chicago has […]
Review: Bomba Estéreo and Rawayana Dazzle at Salt Shed
The much anticipated summertime vibes in the windy city are slowly but surely gaining traction. Especially as the Salt Shed has already hosted some fantastic shows at their outdoor Fairgrounds […]
Review: Grace Jones and Janelle Monáe Headline an Iconic Night at Ravinia
I think iconic is the only word that even comes close to describing this past Saturday night at Ravinia. Everything about the evening built upon itself beautifully from the gorgeous […]
Dispatch: Rain Delay and a Musical Icon Welcomed Home for a Sweet Finale to the Chicago Blues Festival 2025
Day four of the Chicago Blues Festival ended on a high note despite a rain delay and a highly anticipated act being cut. The reality is that Mavis Staples was […]
Essay: The Cubs Are Good But Their Hot Dogs Are Not
The most iconic baseball food is the hot dog. Double down on that in Chicago where there is literally a style of hot dog known to the city. The hot […]
Review: Heart Doesn’t Skip a Beat at Ravinia
Few artists have given me actual goosebumps, but Ann Wilson’s vocals and Nancy Wilson’s guitar playing delivered chills during Heart’s recent show at Ravinia Festival. The legendary first sisters of […]
Review: Samia and Raffaella Make Thalia Hall Feel Like Summer
Sometimes you just need the right show to pick up your spirits. Last week Samia and Raffaella made their way to Chicago for two nights of fantastic performances that not […]
Dispatch: The Mississippi Delta, Juke Joints, Tributes, and a Prodigy at Millennium Park—It’s Day 3 of the Blues Festival
Chicago Blues Festival #41 is shaping up to be one of the best I’ve seen in years. The day three lineup was mainly out of the Mississippi Delta. The park […]