The Legend of Johnny Twist By Bryan SmithPhoto by Clayton Hauck Hidden Chicago: Chicago's senior writer makes a curious musical discovery on the South Side. Read more
Best of 2017: Best Twitter Use by a Local Dinosaur By Janet Rausa Fuller We interviewed the witty (person behind the) dinosaur about her feud with Merriam-Webster, crush on Jeff Goldblum, and more. Read more
VIDEO: ZooLights Make Lincoln Park Zoo an Electrifying Place By DS Shin The festive display of more than 2.5 million lights is open to the public now through January 7, except for Christmas Eve and Day. Read more
Thanks to the Illinois Holocaust Museum, Visitors Can Talk to Survivors for Decades to Come By Esther Kang The last of them will soon be gone, but their stories will be preserved for future generations through 3D projections and voice recognition. Read more
5 Must-See Items at the New Saturday Night Live Exhibit By Scott King The exhibit at Museum of Broadcast Communications opens tomorrow, and includes the original outline of the very first episode in October 1975. Read more
Walk Through Rockford's Stunning New Garden of Light By DS Shin Installation artist Bruce Munro created a mesmerizing experience at the Nicholas Conservatory in Rockford, Illinois. Read more
Move Over, Sue. Here Comes a Titanosaur By Mauricio Peña The Field Museum is bringing in a newer, bigger skeleton. But where else can you find the world's largest dinosaurs? Read more
How Do You Remake a Museum? We Asked Ali Gass Interview by Elly Fishman The new director of the Smart Museum wants to make it a more modern institution. Read more
Esmirna Garcia on Bridging the Gaps Between Pilsen’s Past, Present, and Future By Emma Krupp The CEO of Pilsen Fest—which kicks off Friday—discusses the Pilsen Family Encounter project, gentrification, and more. Read more
Floating Museum Carries Culture Across Neighborhood Boundaries By Jason Foumberg The Chicago River will become a conduit for films, music, sculptures, and more. Read more
