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Here's How You Really Write a Song About Violence in Chicago

Here’s How You Really Write a Song About Violence in Chicago

Chicago’s problems deserve better art than Wyclef’s new “Bang Bang Bang.”

Posted April 30, 2013, at 1:30 p.m.

'Kinky Boots' and 'Virginia Woolf' Score Tons of Tony Award Nominations
Theatre

‘Kinky Boots’ and ‘Virginia Woolf’ Score Tons of Tony Award Nominations

Here are the interviews with Tracy Letts and Cyndi Lauper, two artists behind Tony-nominated shows with roots in Chicago theatres.

Posted April 30, 2013, at 10:45 a.m.

The Fresh Blood in Eighth Blackbird
Music

The Fresh Blood in Eighth Blackbird

Nico Muhly and Lisa Kaplan discuss the group and its guest collaborators for a concert tomorrow and Wednesday at the Museum of Contemporary Art.

Posted April 29, 2013, at 4:00 p.m.

At the Museum of Contemporary Photography's 'Spectator Sports,' You Won't Mind Missing the Big Game
Art

At the Museum of Contemporary Photography’s ‘Spectator Sports,’ You Won’t Mind Missing the Big Game

A new exhibition finds the rare common ground between Chicago's sports fans and its art aficionados.

Posted April 29, 2013, at 2:15 p.m.

Good Ground Proves That Marriage Doesn't Always Break Up a Band
Music

Good Ground Proves That Marriage Doesn’t Always Break Up a Band

After a decade together, the Chicago trio is releasing its album South Wind, Northern Songs. You can see them play at the Elbo Room tomorrow night.

Posted April 26, 2013, at 4:00 p.m.

Here's a Great Kids' Play You Can Actually Enjoy
Staff Picks Theatre

Here’s a Great Kids’ Play You Can Actually Enjoy

The Chicago Children’s Theatre and Redmoon's production of The Elephant and the Whale is a refreshingly good show for kids.

Posted April 25, 2013, at 4:30 p.m.

Five Live Shows You Don't Want to Miss
Music

Five Live Shows You Don’t Want to Miss

Chicago’s summer festival season is coming soon, but you don’t have to wait ‘til then to see some good music.

Posted April 25, 2013, at 11:00 a.m.

Shooter Jennings Is Headlining a Chicago Festival That Would Make Nashville Blush
Music

Shooter Jennings Is Headlining a Chicago Festival That Would Make Nashville Blush

A Q&A with the musician about what this weekend's Moonrunners Music Festival means for Chicago and country music.

Posted April 24, 2013, at 1:00 p.m.

‘The Whale’ Review: A Huge Story of Disgust and Compassion
Theatre

‘The Whale’ Review: A Huge Story of Disgust and Compassion

Samuel D. Hunter’s play, directed by Joanie Schultz, is an unflinching look at behavior taken to an extreme.

Posted April 23, 2013, at 3:30 p.m.

Bid on These Pieces at the Living Contemporary Art Auction
Art

Bid on These Pieces at the Living Contemporary Art Auction

The preview for an art auction this week revealed five items for your collection. Even if you collect fake nipples.

Posted April 22, 2013, at 4:30 p.m.

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