Selling Chicago's Kerry James Marshall Isn't Just Wrong. It's Undemocratic. By Barbara Koenen An arts administrator and 26-year DCASE veteran weighs in on the mayor's decision to auction a masterpiece. Read more
Is Chicago’s Scariest Haunted House a Play in a Basement? By Novid Parsi Crawling intestines, creepy infant heads, and a Frank Lloyd Wright connection — this interactive new show by Rough House has it all. Read more
America to Me, Episode 7 Recap By Ali Barthwell The school wants a new pool, Brendan's dad thinks he's post-race, and residency agents trail students home. Read more
How Artists Helped Propel Chicago's Disability Rights Movement By Claire Voon Chicago has been at the forefront of disability rights activism, largely due to the resistance efforts of its creative community. An exhibition at Gallery 400 explores this overlooked history. Read more
The Top Ten Things to Do This Week “Excavating the World’s Fair,” Patience and Sarah, Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre, ‘Flyin’ West,’ Mandala Arts, and more Read more
Four College Courses Kanye Could Teach in Chicago By Ali Barthwell Rapper. Fashion Designer. Naked Motorcycle Rider. Professor? Read more
Four Must-Watch Movies Screening at the Chicago International Film Festival By Ben Sachs Widows, Steve McQueen’s first feature since 12 Years a Slave, will be the big draw, but make sure to catch these, too. Read more
A New Book Festival Is Coming to Bridgeport By Adam Morgan It's run by two of Chicago's most esteemed booksellers, and it debuts this weekend. Read more
America to Me, Episode 6 Recap By Ali Barthwell Teachers open the floor in class, Jada makes a web series, and Brendan's parents try to right the course. Read more
56 Things to Do in Chicago in October Open House, Ideas Week, Elton John, and yes, the Spooky Pooch Parade Read more
