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Tavi Gevinson Is Still Figuring It All Out

Tavi Gevinson Is Still Figuring It All Out

The mini media mogul talked to 'Chicago' about meeting Stevie Nicks, taking the SATs, and her role in 'Cadaver' at a screening in the city next week.

Posted April 18, 2013, at 4:00 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
Why Audiences Love and Hate These Six Nude Artists (NSFW)

Why Audiences Love and Hate These Six Nude Artists (NSFW)

Young Jean Lee explains the creation and reception of her ‘Untitled Feminist Show,’ which premieres tonight at the Museum of Contemporary Art.

Posted April 18, 2013, at 2:30 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
How Brian Blade's Band Brings New Life to Every Song

How Brian Blade’s Band Brings New Life to Every Song

The New Orleans-based jazz drummer tells us what he'll show Chicago in his upcoming performances at the Old Town School of Folk Music and the Symphony Center.

Posted March 12, 2013, at 12:30 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
Q&A: Jesse Tyler Ferguson Talks Bow Ties, Marriage in Illinois, and More Bow Ties

Q&A: Jesse Tyler Ferguson Talks Bow Ties, Marriage in Illinois, and More Bow Ties

The Modern Family star is in town to rally support for the upcoming marriage equality bill in the state legislature.

Posted Jan. 3, 2013, at 10:44 a.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
Chicago Musician AZITA Unveils a More Soulful Side on New Album

Chicago Musician AZITA Unveils a More Soulful Side on New Album

The former Bride of No-No member releases a solo record before an upcoming performance at the Hideout.

Posted Nov. 20, 2012, at 11:01 a.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
James Iha Talks Smashing Pumpkins Past, Schubas Future

James Iha Talks Smashing Pumpkins Past, Schubas Future

The former Pumpkins guitarist releases his new solo record, his first since 1998, and previews his show tomorrow night at Schubas Tavern

Posted Nov. 19, 2012, at 1:00 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
Nate Silver on the Election, Pundits, and His Drunk Alter Ego

Nate Silver on the Election, Pundits, and His Drunk Alter Ego

The New York Times statistician talked to Chicago while promoting his new book, The Signal and the Noise

Posted Nov. 12, 2012, at 12:58 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
Strange Brew: The Resurrection of Chicago’s First Craft Beer

Strange Brew: The Resurrection of Chicago’s First Craft Beer

One Chicago man’s tireless campaign to resurrect Baderbräu, the beer of his collegiate glory days, is a tale that involves cryogenic yeast strains, an obituary for a guy named Michael Jackson, and a heap of nostalgia.

Posted Nov. 8, 2012, at 2:47 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
'Zombie, Illinois' Brings an Undead Al Capone to Chicago

‘Zombie, Illinois’ Brings an Undead Al Capone to Chicago

Scott Kenemore's followup to 2011's Zombie, Ohio finds the walking dead invading the Land of Lincoln

Posted Oct. 30, 2012, at 3:46 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
‘Down & Derby’ Director Talks Roller Derby, Community, and Teamwork

‘Down & Derby’ Director Talks Roller Derby, Community, and Teamwork

The New Colony theatre company member Thrisa Hodits previews her new play, opening this week at the Red Tape Theatre.

Posted Oct. 30, 2012, at 2:23 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)