Face the Chicago Cold With These Hot Winter Styles
Okay, so the holidays have passed, the glitzy New Year’s garb is hung back in the closet, and those gaudy Christmas sweaters are starting to feel a little out of […]
Same Dream Another Time Captures Gambling Centers from Another Era
When we think of Las Vegas and Atlantic City, clichéd images come to mind such as Elvis impersonators, showgirls, tough-looking mobsters and lounge lizard entertainers. Many of these images have […]
3CR Writers Pick Our Favorites of 2017: We Have Some Surprises
We asked our editors and writers to pick some of their favorites of the year. The result is this mosaic of arts and culture, which most likely does not include […]
Paper Girls: Volume Three Is A Real Time Trip
Volume three of the Paper Girls graphic novel continues the story of four young newspaper delivery girls from Stony Stream, Cleveland, circa 1988, and their adventure across the past, future, […]
Meet the Artists at 17th Annual One of a Kind Holiday Show
Over 600 artists from across North America mob the Merchandise Mart’s 7th floor with a wide variety of wares through December 10. There’s an admission fee to even get in the […]
Expand Your Consciousness With William Blake and the Age of Aquarius @ The Block Museum of Art
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. […]
The Last Days of the Summerdale
The Summerdale Congregational Church, one of the oldest in the Edgewater/Uptown neighborhoods, stood at the corner of Farragut Avenue and Paulina Avenue from 1893 until early 2017. In the final […]
Less Could Be More at an Otherwise Outstanding Second Edition of the Chicago Architecture Biennial
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 […]
Pioneers of German Graphic Design Shows Links to Chicago’s Graphic Design History
Pioneers of German Graphic Design by Jens Müller is a deep dive into the early history of graphic design and demonstrates why Germany (and Austria and Switzerland) are so important […]
‘Winter Dreams’ Offers Timeless Views of Urban Landscapes @ Everybody’s Coffee
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 […]
Civitas Ensemble and Driehaus Museum Combine Chamber Music with French Posters
Continuing its emphasis on French composers and their milieu, the Civitas Ensemble on Tuesday night teamed up with the Driehaus Museum, which is presently showing an exhibit of commercial art […]
MCA Chicago Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Three-Part Exhibition
Last week, the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago celebrated its 50th anniversary, and made quite a spectacle of the milestone. The day began with a few words from MCA Director […]