Tag: Arts

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Monsieur Bombastic: The Horror Drag King of Chicago Reader’s People Issue 2024

Ore, also known as Monsieur Bombastic, is a unique drag king based in Chicago who explores themes of body horror, sex, and death in...
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Reignite Your Interest: Firebrand’s Comeback – Chicago Reader

In the midst of the chaos following the election results, Harmony France, co-founder of Firebrand Theatre, reached out to announce the company's comeback. Firebrand...
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Exploring Chicago’s Diverse Community – Chicago Reader Feature

The Chicago Reader recently featured 15 fascinating Chicagoans from different walks of life. These individuals come from diverse backgrounds and have unique stories to...
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Chicago Reader’s Guide to Simplifying Recipes and Reducing Ingredients

Judith Thompson's play, Perfect Pie, presented at the Gwydion Theatre, tells the story of childhood best friends Francesca and Patsy reuniting after a 30-year...
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Exploring Music, Myth, and Magic in Chicago – Chicago Reader

Leroy and Lucy is a play by Ngozi Anyanwu that delves into the world of music, myth, and magic in a unique and captivating...
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Fingy: Mixing Chill Downtempo House with Pop Euphoria

Natalie Finfer, known as Fingy in the music world, is a talented Chicago producer and DJ who is blending chill downtempo house with pop...
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Heretic Film Review: Exploring the Depths of Chicago’s Underground Scene

Heretic, a film by A24, is an intriguing exploration of Chicago's underground scene. The movie cleverly navigates through the central debate on the nature...
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Exploring the History and Future of Western Exhibitions in Chicago – Chicago Reader

Running a commercial art gallery in Chicago is no easy task, especially with the recent closures of several well-known galleries in the area. Despite...
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Sunshy: Shoegaze Prodigies Release Dazzling Debut – Chicago Reader

Sascha Deng and Wesley Park, along with their band Sunshy, have recently released their debut album, "I Don't Care What Comes Next." The album...

Kenny Chesney concert, Pride and the Arts Festival will make for a busy weekend...

City of Pittsburgh Preparing for Busy WeekendPITTSBURGH (CBS Pittsburgh) -- This upcoming weekend is set to be a bustling one in the city of...