C Notes - February 2013

The Ultimate Chicago Summer Music Festival Guide (Updated)

Who’s playing this summer? When? Where? Here's our big roundup of the upcoming music festivals in town and on the road.

Posted March 28, 2013, at 2:15 p.m. in Music | Permalink | Comments (1)

Five Questions for Slam Poet J. Ivy

The Grammy-winning J. Ivy previews his show tonight at Room 43 and shares where to find the best slam poetry in the city.

Posted Feb. 28, 2013, at 4:10 p.m. in Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Our Q&A with Michael Hainey on his Excellent New Book

Tonight and tomorrow evening, Michael Hainey will be around town reading from his new book After Visiting Friends, a book that uncovers the truth behind his father's mysterious death—and finds some family secrets along with it.

Posted Feb. 28, 2013, at 1:50 p.m. in Books | Permalink | Comments (0)

Music

Three Questions for South Side Jazz Great David Boykin

The veteran musician discusses his new album Live at Dorchester Projects and the jazz legends of Chicago.

Posted Feb. 27, 2013, at 5:20 p.m. in Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Music

Why Chicago’s Jazz Scene is On Fire

How Kate Dumbleton is breathing new life into the city's storied genre

Posted Feb. 26, 2013, at 3:32 p.m. in Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Art

The High Price of Generosity

Matthew Hoffman’s “You Are Beautiful” campaign earns a ten-year retrospective but still struggles to make any money for the Chicago artist.

Posted Feb. 26, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. in Art | Permalink | Comments (1)

Theatre

The C Notes Power List: Theatre’s Scene Stealers

We’ve already recognized the 100 Most Powerful Chicagoans, but now C Notes dives into who is influencing the different cultural scenes in the city.

Posted Feb. 25, 2013, at 4:54 p.m. in Theatre | Permalink | Comments (0)

Music

Today’s Weirdness: Metallica Now Has Something in Common with Jessica Simpson

The speed-metal band is now designing shoes. Locally, Billy Corgan endorses Walter E. Smithe.

Posted Feb. 25, 2013, at 3:29 p.m. in Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Misc

The Weekend Wrap

What snow storm? Three reasons to put on winter boots and get out there

Posted Feb. 22, 2013, at 4:38 p.m. in Misc | Permalink | Comments (0)

Music

Q&A: Frontier Ruckus Frontman Matthew Milia Kind of Loves The Suburbs

The Michigan native previews the band’s show at Schubas Tavern and gives some insight into the group’s new album.

Posted Feb. 21, 2013, at 4:55 p.m. in Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Music

The C Notes Power List: Chicago’s Up-and-Coming Classical and New Musicians

Up next in our series of the future influencers in the city’s cultural scene, C Notes takes on the classic music world.

Posted Feb. 21, 2013, at 3:50 p.m. in Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Music

Malian Musician Vieux Farka Touré on His Country and His Music

Amid the violent conflict in Mali, one of the country’s best musicians still beguiles listeners worldwide.

Posted Feb. 21, 2013, at 1:35 p.m. in Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Film

Chicago Filmmaker’s Oscar Supercut Goes Viral, Is Awesome

Want to see a clip of every Best Picture winner ever? That’s what we thought.

Posted Feb. 21, 2013, at 12:37 p.m. in Film | Permalink | Comments (0)

Music

The C Notes Power List: Music’s Hit Makers

We’ve already recognized the 100 Most Powerful Chicagoans, but now C Notes dives into who is influencing the different cultural scenes in the city.

Posted Feb. 20, 2013, at 5:13 p.m. in Music | Permalink | Comments (1)

Art

Five Memorable Moments from ‘Picasso and Chicago’

The sweeping new blockbuster show at the Art Institute of Chicago is now open to the public through May 12.

Posted Feb. 20, 2013, at 3:36 p.m. in Art | Permalink | Comments (1)

Art

The C Notes Power List: Art’s Hit Makers

We’ve already recognized the 100 Most Powerful Chicagoans, but now C Notes dives into who is influencing the different cultural scenes in the city.

Posted Feb. 20, 2013, at 9:21 a.m. in Art | Permalink | Comments (0)

Music

Four Songs To Help You Embrace Seasonal Affective Disorder

The short days of winter inspire some gloomy songs from Chicago’s folk scene.

Posted Feb. 19, 2013, at 11:41 a.m. in Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Music

Is This the Lollapalooza 2013 Lineup?

The first rumors of the headliners for the summer music fest hit Twitter.

Posted Feb. 18, 2013, at 3:30 p.m. in Music | Permalink | Comments (1)

Art

New York and Chicago: It’s Not Us vs. Them

Examining the trickle of power in Chicago’s art scene

Posted Feb. 18, 2013, at 3:20 p.m. in Art | Permalink | Comments (0)

Theatre

Review: Victory Gardens’ ‘Disconnect’ Needs to be Unplugged and Rebooted

It’s hard to connect to this play about an Indian call center.

Posted Feb. 14, 2013, at 5:03 p.m. in Theatre | Permalink | Comments (0)

Art

Yes, You May Touch the Art—but Touch Wisely

Tom Torluemke’s new mural is viewer activated.

Posted Feb. 13, 2013, at 4:35 p.m. in Art | Permalink | Comments (0)

Music

Valentine’s Day Concert Roundup

Still unsure how you’re going to spend February 14? Check out our handy guide to the shows to see—no matter what your relationship status.

Posted Feb. 12, 2013, at 5:02 p.m. in Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Music

Checking in with Patricia Barber

Patricia Barber discusses her new album, Smash (no, not that T.V. show with J. Hud)

Posted Feb. 11, 2013, at 6:02 p.m. in Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Music

2013: The Year of the Reunion

Chicago is just one city seeing a reunion spike this year.

Posted Feb. 11, 2013, at 3:34 p.m. in Music | Permalink | Comments (2)

Misc

Weekend Wrap

Three reasons we’re willing to brave the cold

Posted Feb. 8, 2013, at 4:12 p.m. in Misc | Permalink | Comments (0)

Theatre

Welcome to Pinterland: ‘The Birthday Party’ is Dysfunctional, Dystopian, and Deliciously Disturbing

The new drama at Steppenwolf is as disturbing as it is intriguing.

Posted Feb. 8, 2013, at 2:51 p.m. in Theatre | Permalink | Comments (0)

Music

Q&A: Matthew Polenzani Previews His Role in the New Lyric Season

The North Shore native and renowned tenor will star in Mozart’s La Clemenza de Tito next spring.

Posted Feb. 8, 2013, at 2:13 p.m. in Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Television

Jennifer Hudson Will Not Save ‘Smash’

The high hopes for the new season of the NBC musical drama burned out this morning after the second season premiere’s abysmally low ratings.

Posted Feb. 6, 2013, at 1:20 p.m. in Television | Permalink | Comments (0)

Music

Oh God. Fall Out Boy is Back.

What just happened? Guess their fall out didn’t last.

Posted Feb. 5, 2013, at 2:17 p.m. in Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Music

Willy Mason Loves the Cold

The 28-year-old indie folk artist is out with a new EP while we here in America impatiently wait for the full album.

Posted Feb. 4, 2013, at 5:01 p.m. in Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Architecture

Jeanne Gang Will Probably Save the Planet

On January 17, I had the chance to watch the MacArthur “genius” Jeanne Gang flip through a PowerPoint of her recent and forthcoming urban design projects...

Posted Feb. 1, 2013, at 4:17 p.m. in Architecture | Permalink | Comments (0)