Review: Humor and Heart in an Unconventional Jojo Rabbit
It goes without saying, but I’m going to say it anyway: there are times when humor pulls us through or helps us recover from some of the most difficult moments […]
Review: Bruce Springsteen In Concert—And Deep Thought—in Western Stars
Over the last few years, Bruce Springsteen has taken his skills as a teller of other people’s stories and turned that into a trio of deeply considered and endlessly moving […]
Review: Flickers of Interesting Moments in Re-cut The Current War
On the surface, it would make sense that premier inventor Thomas Edison (Benedict Cumberbatch) and industrialist George Westinghouse (Michael Shannon) should have spent some part of their careers working together—creating […]
Review: Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Performed Immortal Schubert
Few things are more enjoyable than a stunning performance of an absolute masterpiece, which is how the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center opened their 2019-2020 season at the Harris […]
Review: Finneas’ Wonderful Pop Songs Elated an Enamored Thalia Hall
[soliloquy id=”61081″] Over thirty minutes before Thalia Hall’s doors opened there was a long line stretched around the corner of Racine. Teens, supportive parents, and all sorts of music lovers […]
Dispatch: The 55th Chicago International Film Festival Delivers a Strong Final Weekend
Have you made it out to the Chicago International Film Festival yet? Leave a comment and let us know what you’ve seen (and what you thought)! We’ve been in the […]
The Sherlock Scandal at Morton Arboretum Combines Theater and Nature for an Exercise in Fun
October is a great time to take a meandering, contemplative walk in the woods, enjoying the crisp chill in the air and the changing colors. It’s also a great time […]
Review: Starcrawler Remains True To Their Roots At Lincoln Hall
Starcrawler’s self-titled 2018 debut channeled all kinds of sidewalk grit, teetering just over the gutter with slashing guitar chords and Arrow de Wilde’s vocals that trilled, thrilled, and shredded anything […]
Review: DIIV Delivers an Excellent Shoegaze Atmosphere at Logan Square Auditorium
On a night where Chicago hosted other extraordinary acts like Big Thief, Jay Som, Palehound, and Sleater Kinney. I have found myself seeing DIIV. The four piece from Brooklyn piqued […]
Trump to Visit Chicago on Monday
President Donald Trump will visit Chicago on Monday, in what will be his first official visit since he won the 2016 election. NBC5 Chicago reports Trump will speak to the […]
Review: Andares at Chicago Shakes Introduces Indigenous People of Mexico With Stories and Song
Andares is a lively and poetic narrative about the lives, ancestral myths and culture of the indigenous people who live in remote corners of Mexico. Presented by the Makuyeika Colectivo […]
Preview: Audio Trip Dances its Way Into Early Access Today
I love dancing and rhythm games. Ever since I first set foot on the candy colored metal floor of a DDR arcade cabinet I’ve been hooked. Anything that can get […]