Tag: Chicago Reader

Robert Harris's book Conclave may not look like much from the cover, but the papal drama within its pages has captured the attention of...

In Chicago, the importance of voting for school board candidates cannot be understated. The recent turnover in the Chicago Board of Education has left...

We Live in Time is a movie that tells the story of Tobias and Almut, two individuals with very different priorities who find themselves...

Pharrell Williams, a well-known figure on the pop music scene, is now venturing into the world of film with the release of Piece by...

Ashlee Bankz, a rising star in Chicago's music scene, has been making waves with her latest EP, "Go to Hell." In a recent interview,...

Seeds have the power to multiply and create abundance. This was evident during a recent gathering at the native plant garden in Pottawatomie Park...

Chicago is known for its 33 designated off-leash dog parks, where owners can let their furry friends run free. These parks require an annual...

Paula Modersohn-Becker's Self-Portrait on Sixth Wedding (Anniversary) Day is a powerful piece that captures the inner turmoil and complexity of the artist's life. Despite...

Damager, a Chicago-based rock band, is making waves with their new album "Forever or Else." Fronted by Dan Stewart, the band draws inspiration from...

Foxing, an emo band from Saint Louis, recently made a powerful return with their new music. The band took part in a joint headlining...

Noriko Sekiguchi, known as Poison Girl Friend, is a talented Japanese artist who has made a name for herself in the world of downtempo,...

Alex E. Chávez, a scholar and musician, has released his debut solo album, Sonorous Present, which is a deeply personal and introspective work that...

During a recent hearing at the Chicago City Council Public Safety Committee, Bridgette Rouse shared her distress over the lack of response from the...

MPAACT (Ma’at Production Association of Afrikan Centered Theatre) recently presented a powerful and thought-provoking play called The Book of Me at the Greenhouse Theater....

Bottle Fly is a captivating play set in the Everglades, filled with queer drama and poetic dialogues that transport the audience from deep Florida...

Visión Latino Theatre Company has brought a unique and charming autobiographical solo performance to the seventh Destinos: Chicago International Latino Theater Festival. Jocey Villa,...

Refracted Theatre Company recently presented "Coronation," a thought-provoking play by Laura Winters that explores themes of women in politics, queenship, and environmental disasters. Directed...

Lynn Nottage, a talented playwright and the first Black woman to win two Pulitzer Prizes in drama, has a wide range of interests that...

As an artist, are we inherently inclined to plant flowers in our communities, or do we learn to give back through practice? This is...

In February, a devastating forest fire swept through the coastal city of Viña del Mar in Chile, leaving over 130 people dead, 370 missing,...