This Weekend, Two People Play 30 Cellos. In a Pool. By Hannah Edgar Katinka Kleijn discusses Water on the Bridge, which she and Lia Kohl perform at Eckhart Public Pool on Saturday. Read more
The Chicago Vocal Studio Helping Trans Singers Develop Their Voices By Rachel Cromidas The Voice Lab offers specialized coaching for transgender individuals who are relearning how to sing. Read more
The Last Time a Celebrity Backed a Mayoral Candidate, They Won By Edward McClelland Saul Bellow hit the campaign trail with Richard M. Daley in 1989. But it was a whole lot different than the Chance/Amara Enyia partnership. Read more
The Death of Donnie Trumpet By Austin Brown Nico Segal killed off his stage name. Now he’s moving from Chance the Rapper collaborations into the world of experimental classical music. Read more
The Rolling Stones Owe Chicago a Free Concert By Edward McClelland Tickets to the band's summer show at Soldier Field top out at $2,383. How about a freebie for the city whose sound made them stars? Read more
You Should Know Gia Margaret By Dan Hyman Ahead of her show at Lincoln Hall on November 23, Margaret reflects on juggling day jobs and using Kickstarter to hold herself accountable. Read more
Saba Endured Grief. Now He's Ready to Shine. By Mark Bazer After using his last album to process a cousin’s death, the rapper finds himself reenergized. Read more
Roy Kinsey: Black, Queer, Rapper, Librarian By Arabella Breck, City Bureau The native Chicagoan, who performs at Subterranean on November 23, used music to round out his identity. Read more
The One Thing Jeff Tweedy Still Keeps Private By Mike Thomas The Wilco frontman, 51, on parenting, addiction, and the one thing he still keeps private Read more
The CSO Gets Daniel Barenboim Back By Graham Meyer The internationally renowned conductor returns to lead the Chicago Symphony Orchestra November 1–3, the first time he’s appeared at Symphony Center since his 16-year tenure as CSO music director ended in 2006. Read more
