C Notes - January 2013

Art

Art Museum Insider

Behind the scenes of our local art museums

Posted Jan. 31, 2013, at 5:16 p.m. in Art | Permalink | Comments (0)

Music

Five Blues Legends to See at the Tivoli Theatre

This Thursday, some of the best, if underappreciated, talents in the Chicago blues scene unite at the Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove to kick off the Blues at the Crossroads tour.

Posted Jan. 31, 2013, at 1:52 p.m. in Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Drinking With...

Drinking with . . . Al Scorch

The buzzy folk singer met us at Cole’s in Logan Square to discuss the local music scene before his performance at Subterranean.

Posted Jan. 30, 2013, at 3:46 p.m. in Drinking With... | Permalink | Comments (0)

Theatre

Review: ‘Other Desert Cities’ Doles Out Tepid Family Trauma

The Goodman’s swing at the Tony Award-winning show is a fine play getting a less-than-stellar production.

Posted Jan. 30, 2013, at 12:14 p.m. in Theatre | Permalink | Comments (0)

Books

Sandburg’s Newly Discovered “Revolver” Continues His Lincoln Fascination

The new work by the acclaimed writer, discovered by a former professor at the University of Illinois, could reflect Sandburg’s concerns about Lincoln’s murder.

Posted Jan. 29, 2013, at 1:08 p.m. in Books | Permalink | Comments (0)

Music

Riccardo Muti: The Jake Peavy of the Classical World

The music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is rivaling the start record of White Sox pitcher Peavy.

Posted Jan. 28, 2013, at 3:31 p.m. in Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Art

It’s a Downer, But It’s a Wonder

Over a decade in the making, Consuming Spirits, Chris Sullivan’s animated film screens at the Gene Siskel Film Center.

Posted Jan. 25, 2013, at 12:19 p.m. in Art | Permalink | Comments (0)

Theatre

Review: ‘American Wee-Pie’ a Sweet Take on Mid-Life Reinvention

Lisa Dillman’s new play at the Rivendell Theatre centers on midlife ruts and the leap of faith it takes to hoist oneself out of them.

Posted Jan. 24, 2013, at 1:30 p.m. in Theatre | Permalink | Comments (0)

Art

For Carrie Secrist, It’s Time to Change Direction. Again

Carrie Secrist Gallery: After 20 Years of Success, Time for Reinvention

Posted Jan. 24, 2013, at 12:37 p.m. in Art | Permalink | Comments (1)

Theatre

C Chats: ‘Other Desert Cities’ Gives Us Deanna Dunagan On Stage Again (Which is All We Want)

Deanna Dunagan, of August: Osage County fame, returns to the stage in the Goodman Theatre’s production of the award-winning drama Other Desert Cities.

Posted Jan. 23, 2013, at 5:03 p.m. in Theatre | Permalink | Comments (0)

Music

Preview: Warming Up with Winter Jazz

For the jazz enthusiast looking for some new tunes but daunted by the below-freezing weather (and really, who's isn’t?), cheer up. . .

Posted Jan. 22, 2013, at 4:01 p.m. in Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Music

Six Degrees of Janet Bean

Before there was Kevin Bacon, you couldn’t swing a cat in Chicago’s alt rock scene without hitting Janet Bean

Posted Jan. 21, 2013, at 4:06 p.m. in Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Music

The Rise, Fall, and Re-Release of Fig Dish

The raucous band from the burbs is back

Posted Jan. 21, 2013, at 12:43 p.m. in Music | Permalink | Comments (1)

Art

Ruin Porn or Realism? Why Chicago’s Artists Are Obsessed with Detroit

What is it about the Motor City that keeps inspiring the artists in Chicago?

Posted Jan. 17, 2013, at 5:20 p.m. in Art | Permalink | Comments (1)

Music

I Am Woman, Hear Me F**king Roar at Tomorrow Never Knows Festival

The annual music fest gets some much needed lady power for this year. Check out some of the female rockers you need to hear this weekend.

Posted Jan. 17, 2013, at 12:15 p.m. in Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Theatre

Review: ‘The Glass Menagerie’ Will Break Your Fragile Heart

The inspired new staging of Tennessee Williams’s classic tale of the tragic Wingfield family continues at the Mary Arrchie Theatre.

Posted Jan. 16, 2013, at 4:10 p.m. in Theatre | Permalink | Comments (0)

Art

From Brunch to Art Nouveau: Restaurateur Jerry Suqi Tries His Hand at Art Dealing

Thanks to the efforts of Jerry Suqi, the Century Guild shows off some high-end art: prints from Egon Schiele and Gustav Klimt.

Posted Jan. 16, 2013, at 3:33 p.m. in Art | Permalink | Comments (0)

Music

Let’s Talk About Ellis Swan, Chicago’s Most Elusive Musician

We don’t know much about Ellis Swan, the mysterious folk-noir musician who's slowly building a following online, but here’s everything we could find.

Posted Jan. 15, 2013, at 5:33 p.m. in Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Theatre

Review: ‘The Motherfucker with the Hat’ Entertains but Fails to Dig Deep

The hilarious new Steppenwolf production, starring Jimmy Smits, only scratches the surface of addiction and adultery.

Posted Jan. 14, 2013, at 3:52 p.m. in Theatre | Permalink | Comments (1)

Art

Drinking with . . . Edie Fake

The local artist previews his first Chicago solo exhibition—and takes our art critic to a hidden gay dive bar.

Posted Jan. 11, 2013, at 2:22 p.m. in Art | Permalink | Comments (0)

Misc

2013 is Basically 2006 All Over Again in Pop Culture

As we head into Golden Globes weekend, which finds our favorite Chicago comedy alums reuniting, there are a few other things are giving us déjà vu.

Posted Jan. 11, 2013, at 1:49 p.m. in Misc | Permalink | Comments (0)

Art

New on the Scene: Hauser Gallery

A new gallery from the local photographer Marc Hauser is sure to be one to watch in the Chicago art scene.

Posted Jan. 11, 2013, at 1:15 p.m. in Art | Permalink | Comments (0)

Music

There’s a Show at the Metro Featuring Covers of David Bowie and T. Rex, Because Why Not

A one-night-only supergroup made up of Garbage and Smashing Pumpkins members cover some pretty odd songs at the Metro this Friday

Posted Jan. 10, 2013, at 5:45 p.m. in Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Third Coast Percussion Goes Metal

In a new concert this Friday, the percussion group explores metal instruments and the varying sounds they can produce.

Posted Jan. 10, 2013, at 4:43 p.m. in Classical | Permalink | Comments (0)

Art

A New Perspective on the City Beautiful Movement

About 25 new murals are showing up around the city, thanks to the founders of Bucktown’s Pawn Works. Here’s a look at the group and why they do what they do.

Posted Jan. 8, 2013, at 12:48 p.m. in Art | Permalink | Comments (0)

‘The Second City Guide to the Opera’ Brings the Funny to the Civic Opera House

The Lyric Opera/Second City partnership confused everyone at first, but after Saturday night’s performance, it’s all starting to make sense.

Posted Jan. 7, 2013, at 3:25 p.m. in Classical | Permalink | Comments (0)

Music

Q&A: Otis Clay on That Time He Reunited a Couple Through Soul Music

The soul and gospel great sits down and talks music with Chicago before his two gigs in the area this month.

Posted Jan. 4, 2013, at 4:44 p.m. in Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Music

Best Derrick Rose Jersey Cameo of 2013 (So Far)

Ester Dean, the hit-song writing machine, shows D-Rose some love in her new music video

Posted Jan. 4, 2013, at 2:46 p.m. in Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Q&A

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. in Q&A in Culture: Featured story | Permalink | Comments (0)

Theatre

Review: ‘War Horse’ Trots out Ordinary Story with Extraordinary Puppetry

It’s the last weekend to see the Broadway spectacle in Chicago, but be prepared for an overly sentimental story alongside the magical equine puppet.

Posted Jan. 2, 2013, at 3:21 p.m. in Theatre | Permalink | Comments (0)