Kinky Boots A Fun Take on Timely Issues
Kinky Boots, which began its journey to Broadway in Chicago several years ago and is based on the 2005 film of the same name, has returned for a limited-engagement at […]
North Coast Music Festival: Friday in Review
It’s another glorious weekend for music in Union Park. North Coast Music Festival’s 2016 lineup features a range of dynamic acts, from the electronic, to the funk, to the hip-hop. […]
First Look: Curbside Records and Books Rocks Revival Food Hall
[soliloquy id=”6537″] Curbside Splendor, a darling of the Chicago indie lit scene, has always struck us as unafraid. They started as a ’90s punk rock band, after all, and […]
The Light Between Oceans, Morgan, The 9th Life of Louis Drax, The Hollars, Little Men, Mia Madre, Yoga Hosers, Miss Sharon Jones!
THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS The long-delayed new film from Derek Cianfrance (The Place Beyond the Pines, Blue Valentine) is actually two films—the first is about falling in love, the second […]
A Conversation with Andrew Bird: Crafting Music and Chicago Memories
It’s not every day you get to speak to one of your favorite musicians, and when that day comes, narrowing down your questions proves to be a bit daunting. Throughout my […]
Third Coast Mixtape No. 1: Our First Playlist, Featuring Recent Releases
If you’re looking to discover new music curated directly by the Third Coast Review team, we’ve got you covered. We’re launching a playlist series, which we will release a few […]
3CR’s Guide to a Better September
September is an unbelievable month. Finally I can sit comfortably in my apartment, and I don’t have to linger for far too long in places with AC like Walgreens, bars […]
Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 9/1 – 9/4
Just because summer has officially ended (unless you’re waiting for the fall equinox) that doesn’t mean you can’t have a little bit of summer fun. It’s Labor Day weekend, which […]
Third Coast Rewind: Kill Your Darlings
Welcome back to Third Coast Rewind. We’re back with something a little different. Instead of an in-depth interview, this edition of the podcast puts the spotlight on Third Coast Review […]
Concert Preview: Nest at Schubas Tavern
Nest lead vocalist Stephanie Maieritsch walked over to me, wearing the friendliest smile I’ve ever seen, as I waited in the Old Town School of Folk Music lobby at Lincoln […]
10th Anniversary Chicago Dancing Festival Comes to a Close
The 10th Anniversary Chicago Dancing Festival came to a close Saturday night after a week of stellar dance performances. The festival—the largest of its kind in the country—features free dance […]
This Is Modern Art: Synchronicity of the Week
Carl Jung might call it synchronicity because this is a meaningful coincidence, albeit also accidental. Wednesday night at a live lit event I told the story of the play This […]