Six Great Summer Books by Local Authors By Tomi Obaro These new novels, essays, and stories are coming soon to a hammock near you. Read more
Read Rahm Emanuel's Favorite Books This Summer By Jeff Ruby The Chicago Public Library published a list of Rahm's favorite books. Here's what you should know about his literary tastes. Read more
Five Chicago Musicians Have Five Hot New Releases By Erin Osmon Listen up for psychedelic rock, the next big name in rap, a DePaul student turned globetrotting producer, and more new sounds this summer. Read more
This Bucktown Architects' Home Is as Sharp as You'd Expect By Ian Spula Timothy Kent and Catherine Baker's modest, modern space was listed at $725,000—and it didn't take long to attract a buyer. Read more
The Five Best Things to Do in Chicago This Week Tour the Solar System—and catch a comedy set by Aziz Ansari here on Earth. Read more
Reviews: 'The White Snake' at the Goodman and 'M. Butterfly' at Court Theatre By Zac Thompson Two prominent directors, Mary Zimmerman and Charles Newell, take very different approaches to stories of transformation, love, and China. Read more
Three Questions for Documentary Director Leslie Buchbinder By Jason Foumberg What to expect from Buchbinder's new film, ‘Hairy Who & The Chicago Imagists,’ which premieres in Chicago tonight at 6 p.m. at the MCA. Read more
Which Artwork Will the Art Institute of Chicago Buy This Month? By Jason Foumberg About 200 collectors meet at the AIC on May 20 to vote on one of five finalists. You can go see the candidates in the Modern Wing now. Read more
Five Great Things to Do in Chicago This Week See Mogwai, Manifest, minimalist sculpture on the Art Institute's roof, and more. Read more
Where to See Opera in Chicago During Lyric's Off-Season By Graham Meyer As you wait for the Lyric's fall season to begin, hit up one of these local operas. Read more
