Misty Copeland on Wellness, Authenticity, and of Course, Ballet and Her New Book
It was a regular Thursday. I kept forgetting that I’d get to see someone so inspirational speak later, someone who had become a legend in the world of dance. It was […]
Sarah Brooks is a native Chicagoan with a penchant for words, music, art and this magnificent city of Chicago. Raised on The Beatles and learning the violin at age 9, Sarah’s passion for music began early in life. Her musical obsessions include Wilco, Otis Redding, Neko Case and Real Estate, but they truly change daily. She can be found at a concert, trying a new restaurant, or running along the lakefront path.
TCR Mixtape No. 20: Shoop Shoop Into Spring
Alright, I’ll be honest. My original theme was going to be songs infused with dreamy vibes (that’s up for my next turn, I promise!). But, if you’re like me and […]
Big Star & The Freewheelers: See a Bit of Both at the GMan on 2/24
What’s better than Big Star and the Freewheelers? A little bit of both, of course. On Friday, February 24, the GMan Tavern will welcome two legendary artists, joining forces under the […]
Big Thief Steals the Evening @ Schubas During TNK Fest
[soliloquy id=”8884″] Photos by Julian Ramirez Tomorrow Never Knows never disappoints. In addition to promoting well-known favorites all over Chicago, we’re also given stellar performances by local up-and-comers. Wednesday evening […]
The Nutcracker by Christopher Wheeldon: A Changed Classic
Christopher Wheeldon is a visionary; there’s no doubt about that. When I learned that he’d be dreaming up a revamped version of The Nutcracker featuring the Joffrey Ballet, I couldn’t resist a […]
Best of 2016: Music Edition
A year’s end wouldn’t be complete without copious amounts of “best of” lists, right? That’s why we’ve saved our best for the last day of the year. The Third Coast […]
TCR Mixtape No. 13: Best of 2016
2016 has been quite the tumultuous year, however, luckily the music has remained as stellar as ever. The Third Coast Review music crew has rounded up our top tracks of […]
Ginuwine at City Winery: A Perfect Pairing
If you had told me I’d be spending the night before Thanksgiving seeing R&B legend Ginuwine, I wouldn’t have believed you. But it happened, it really, truly did, and it […]
What I Found at Finding Neverland at the Cadillac Palace
I was excited to see Finding Neverland on opening night, but I was also a little skeptical. After all, the film of the same name is a film that moved […]
TCR Mixtape No. 11: Duets for a Divided Nation
Contributed by Emma Mac, DJ at WXRT. Thank you Third Coast for inviting me to be a part of this very cool project! With the recent election and political madness […]
Feasting on Fat Rice: A Conversation in Review
If you had asked me a week ago if I knew what Macanese and Polynesian fusion cuisine was, I would have ZERO clue what to tell you. Not only have I […]
Lili K. in Conversation: “Magic” and More
I met Lili K. in perhaps the most wonderful interview spot yet; a cupcake shop blaring ’80s music from the speakers, decorated in whimsical color palettes and serving gourmet baked […]