Tag: Chicago Reader

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...

Evil Perfect, a thought-provoking play by Spencer Huffman and directed by Jonathan Shaboo, takes the audience on a journey through a dystopian society where...

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,...

Breathing in the autumn air, I delved into Susan Sontag's writings in "Against Interpretation" to find solace from the constant stream of war and...

The Effigies were a significant part of Chicago's first wave of punk rock bands, forming in 1980 and contributing to the midwestern hardcore scene....

Justyna Haluch has made a name for herself as the Zapiekanka Queen of Schiller Woods. When she first started selling zapiekanki, she tried to...

The Moviegoer, a local film buff's diary, explores the best of Chicago's independent and underground film scene. The Chicago Marathon and the Music Box...

Visual artist Haegue Yang, known for her large-scale sculptures and installations, is showcasing a new side of her artistry at the Arts Club of...

Ian McEwan's novel Atonement is a complex and intricate work that explores themes of accusation, guilt, and redemption. The story revolves around 13-year-old Briony...

J K Chukwu, a writer from the Midwest with Nigerian roots, has been living in Chicago for the past ten years. She is a...

Erica Dawn Lyle is a well-known figure in the punk, DIY, and activist scenes. She recently collaborated with drummer Vice Cooler on the album...

William Parker, Hamid Drake, and Cooper-Moore make up the talented trio known as the Heart Trio. Their debut album has recently been released on...

Rafael Toral is a musician who has evolved his sound over the years, incorporating various influences and experimental techniques. Initially focusing on guitar-based music...

Greg Allen, the owner of Animal Records in Evanston, had a bit of a rocky start when opening his shop in September. Despite running...

Hold Your Breath is a new psychological horror film set in the Dust Bowl era with a visually stunning design and a strong performance...

Joker: Folie à Deux is a film that delves into the mind of its director, Todd Phillips. Known for his frat comedy hits, Phillips...

Saturday Night Live has been a staple of comedy television for decades, known for its live sketches and celebrity guest hosts. The show's ability...

Graceland Cemetery in Chicago has a dark and eerie history that has attracted visitors for over a century. One of the most famous sculptures...

In the prologue to Witchcraze: A New History of the European Witch Hunts, author Anne Llewellyn Barstow reflects on the relevance of historical events...