A Digital Encyclopedia of Chicago’s Black Music History By Jacob Arnold A multimedia project by Vince Lawrence retraces four eras that shaped the city's sound, from 1955 to 1990. Read more
Stephanie Martinez Shakes Up the Joffrey By Lauren Warnecke The South Loop–based choreographer's new work “Bliss!” examines Stravinsky through the prism of hip-hop. Read more
Alex Temple Makes Music out of Dream Logic By Hannah Edgar The composer of “Behind the Wallpaper” on David Lynch, her love affair with the surreal, and suburbia's shadowy underbelly Read more
Chicago and the Oscars: a Long, Loveless Marriage By Edward McClelland The only Best Picture winner filmed here, Ordinary People, is barely remembered by Chicagoans—and it came out the same year as two cult favorites. Read more
Human Hair and 500,000 Cigarettes: Inside The Allure of Matter By Claire Voon A new exhibit showcases 45 material works by 25 Chinese artists. Read more
What’s It Like to Play a String Quartet in the Dark? By Graham Meyer JACK Quartet violinist Austin Wulliman on the unconventional piece hitting the Logan Center this Friday Read more
Caleb Hearon Is Probably Eavesdropping on You By Taylor Griggs The local comedian sounds off on his newfound Twitter fame. (This time, you can hear both sides of the conversation.) Read more
Kia Smith’s Dance Through Time By Tyra Nicole Triche The South Chicago Dance Theatre founder discusses the family history behind her first evening-length work. Read more
The Weird, Whimsical World of Rich Sparks By Mark Guarino The fast-rising cartoonist's first collection hits shelves this month. Read more
Hannibal Buress on Sobriety (Minus Psychedelics) By Mike Thomas The comedian, 36, on growing up on the West Side, coping with ADHD, and giving up alcohol (but not drugs) Read more
