Preview: Orion Ensemble Goes Back to Its Roots
In its second offering of the 2016-17 season, the Orion Ensemble goes back to its roots with three of its founding members playing music from the 20th century. Serenade by […]
Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 11/10 – 11/13
Please note: I could go on for days, but I’ll keep it short. The election cycle has run its course again and a large majority of individuals, myself included, are […]
Eclipse Theatre’s The Little Flower of East Orange: A Tortured Family Drama With a Hint of Grace
The Little Flower of East Orange at Eclipse Theatre is a play of family turmoil that features colorful side characters as well as the tortured family members—mother, son and daughter. […]
Third Coast Rewind: Art and Diamonds
Welcome back to Third Coast Rewind. We are continuing the series of readings from Kill Your Darlings. Kill Your Darlings originally ran over at Comedy Sportz Chicago earlier this year, […]
A Three-Part Suite with Philip Glass at the Chicago Humanities Festival
When Philip Glass sat down at the piano bench at the Symphony Center’s Orchestra Hall, he began playing “Metamorphosis II.” His repetitive yet meditative playing placed the audience under his […]
Singin’ in the Rain at Marriott a Deluge of Color, Comedy and Talent.
Singin’ In The Rain is a classic for good reason. More than that, it’s a meta look at show business and the demand to keep up with technology and trend–for […]
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 […]
An Interview With Quinn Tsan
Quinn Tsan is a soft-spoken yet confident vocalist currently residing in our great city. While she originally made Chicago her new home to sing alongside Joe Pug, Quinn needs no […]
Voting Selfies are Technically Illegal in Illinois
Not too long ago, Justin Timberlake got in a minor heap of trouble for taking a selfie in a voting booth in Memphis. That got us thinking. Is it illegal […]
Use Chicago Tech to Get Ready for the Election
To put it simply, this election cycle has been exhausting. It’s coming to an end and we even made a mixtape to celebrate. Tomorrow is election day and we’ll soon […]
Nerdin’ Out with mc chris
There was a girl standing on the second balcony of SubT dressed as a jester. Her red and black attire was striking even under the dimmest of lights. Her face […]
Fun Home: Watching Alison Grow Up Lesbian and Talented
Fun Home, the prize-winning show (five 2015 Tonys including best musical), opened at the Oriental Theatre last week for a very short run. The play, based on Alison Bechdel’s best-selling […]