The Brutality and Nonsensicality
Michael Shannon makes his leap into film directing with a Chicago-born drama about the parents of a school shooter.
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April Agenda
Top 10 reasons to fill up your calendar this month
Ernie, Minnie … and Charles?
A new book highlights Chicago’s pivotal role in both upholding and breaking baseball’s color barrier. Here’s what we learned.
Cynthia Pelayo on Grief, Mystery, and Chicago Ghost Stories
Vanishing Daughters, written in the wake of her father’s death, is a novel about living through grief.
Michael Shannon
The actor, 50, on being a loner at New Trier, the brilliance of Bill Murray, and the beauty of jazz.
Making The Pillowman for a Modern Chicago Audience
Concrete Content updates the play, drawing parallels to the city’s history of police torture — while making theater that responds to the moment.
Five Things to Do: March 7-9
1. All Around Views In honor of Chicago’s 188th birthday, residents can visit the 360 Chicago observation deck for free atop the John Hancock Center (875 North Michigan Avenue, if you must). Valid ID with a 606xx zip code or Chicago Public School IDs are required. March 5-7. 360chicago.com 2. Look What You Kendo The … Read more
The Cubs Fan’s Guide to Tokyo
Traveling to the team’s far-flung season opener? This is how to get the most out of your trip.