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Preview: Neptune’s Core Makes It Easy to Love “Lemon Car”

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Review: City Lit’s New Musical Scaramouche Thrives on Comedy and Theatrical Flair

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Preview: Shedd Aquarium Opens New 4D-Experience Theater Where You Can Visit the World of Penguins, Sharks and Oct opuses

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Commentary: The Hard Knocks School of Reporting, Sirens in the Loop, by Paul Zimbrakos and James Elsener

In the mid-1960s, Anne Keegan wore white gloves to apply for a job as a reporter at City News Bureau of Chicago. She recalled riding the elevator to the wire […]

  • Patrick T. Reardon
  • March 19, 2026
    • Music , Reviews

    Review: A Mystical Afternoon of Sanctuary: The Power of Resonance and Ritual by the Silkroad Ensemble

    I knew that I was in for a spiritual experience when I walked into the Harris Theater on Sunday. The stage was set with candles, a swathe of multicolored silk, […]

  • Kathy D. Hey
  • March 18, 2026
    • Film , Film & TV , Review

    Review: In its Final Chapter, Netflix’s Peaky Blinders Finds Closure in Dramatic Moments But Falls Short of the Show at Its Best

    Editor’s Note: the following article contains spoilers about Peaky Blinders. Here’s the thing about the Netflix original series Peaky Blinders: if you know it, you love it. Unfortunately, for some […]

  • Lisa Trifone
  • March 18, 2026
    • Festivals , Music , Previews

    Preview: Lollapalooza Reveals Their Pristine Pop Forward Lineup for 2026

    Summer music lineups are pouring in this week and the four-day behemoth of a festival that is Lollapalooza just jumped into the fray! Lollapalooza will take over Grant Park July […]

  • Julian Ramirez
  • March 17, 2026
    • Festivals , Music , Previews

    Preview: Evanston Folk Festival Returns to Dawes Park and Announces Their 2026 Lineup

    There may be snow on the ground and the temps well below freezing right now, but beautiful summer festival are announcing their lineups; giving us something grand to look forward […]

  • Julian Ramirez
  • March 17, 2026
    • Opera , Review , Stages

    Review: At Lyric Opera, Madama Butterfly Has Excellent Vocals But Distracting Design and Plot Choices

    The Lyric Opera of Chicago opened its production of Giacomo Puccini’s Madama Butterfly on Saturday. It has been highly anticipated with a new vision for the story of Cio Cio […]

  • Kathy D. Hey
  • March 17, 2026
    • Film & TV , Review , Television

    Recap: Survivor 50 Episode 3: No Fury Like a Swiftie Scorned

    When Survivor brings back returning players, it’s not uncommon for them to carry with them baggage from prior appearances. In the original All-Stars, Jerri Manthey was eager to get revenge […]

  • Anthony Cusumano
  • March 16, 2026
    • Beyond , Event , Feature , Museums , Stages

    Feature: Is He Guilty? Greek Hero Odysseus Is Tried for Murder in the National Hellenic Museum’s Latest Courtroom-Style Drama

    The National Hellenic Museum’s annual trial of a Greek legend returned triumphantly this year with The Trial of Odysseus, the hero of Homer’s Odyssey. Since the series was founded in […]

  • Nancy S Bishop
  • March 16, 2026
    • Dance , Review , Stages

    Review: Winning Works by Joffrey Ballet’s Grainger Academy Brilliantly Transcends the Ordinary

    At Joffrey Ballet’s Grainger Academy, the best of the best train to become part of dance companies worldwide. The academy’s four programs are the Joffrey Studio Company, the Ballet Trainee […]

  • Kathy D. Hey
  • March 15, 2026
    • Interviews , Music , Pop , Pop/Rock

    Interview: Fantasy Fuel Is a Dream Come True for Evann McIntosh

    When Evann McIntosh moved to Chicago from Wichita in 2022, the singer-songwriter didn’t just change cities—they reinvented their artistry. “I moved out here initially in a group of other people […]

  • Anthony Cusumano
  • March 14, 2026
    • Music , Pop/Rock , Reviews

    Review: Michael Shannon, Jason Narducy and Friends Tackle R.E.M. Classics at Metro

    In the 21st century, it’s normally a matter of when, not if, a band that breaks up will reform. Some acts barely allow enough time to be missed when the […]

  • Anthony Cusumano
  • March 13, 2026
    • Comedy , Music , Reviews , Stages

    Review: Bridget Everett Turns Up the Heat at the Riviera

    The first truly warm evening of Chicago’s spring pulled a raucous crowd into Uptown Square. The blocks around Lawrence and Broadway were packed with hotdog and tamale carts, fans heading […]

  • Doug Mose
  • March 13, 2026
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