Tag: Chicago
Empower Yourself with Asha Omega’s Reminder – Chicago Reader
Asha Omega's debut studio album, The Star, is set to be released on November 27. The album, a follow-up to her EP Alkhemy, showcases...
Birds causing mischief in Chicago – Entertainment Weekly
Young People’s Theatre of Chicago is currently showcasing a vibrant adaptation of Mo Willems's book, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! This lively...
Vanessa German’s Logan Center Exhibition: A Creative Spotlight in Chicago
Vanessa German, a Pittsburgh/Asheville-based artist, recently held a solo exhibition at the Logan Center Gallery in Chicago. The exhibition, titled “At the end of...
Stand-up Love Story: Chicago Reader Feature
Philip Dawkins's play, The Comedians, initially started as an audio play through Audible but has now made its way to the stage at Raven...
Unleashing Your Inner Monster: Chicago Reader Review
Your Monster, a film based on writer-director Caroline Lindy's 2019 short film of the same name, tells the story of Laura, played by Melissa...
Remembering Kris Vire: A Tribute to a Chicago Reader Icon
Kris Vire, a beloved figure in the Chicago theater and arts community, passed away at the age of 47 after battling esophageal and colon...
Best Food Lover Gifts in Chicago: Unique Finds for Foodies
When I look around my kitchen, it often feels like a condiment cyclone has ripped through, leaving behind a chaotic array of jars, bottles,...
Prize Horse: Unique Fingerprints in Moody Posthardcore – Chicago Reader
Minneapolis trio Prize Horse is making waves with their pensive and moody posthardcore sound featured in their first full-length album, Under Sound. Released in...
Abby Sage Embraces Decay for Musical Rebirth – Chicago Reader
Abby Sage is a musician who creates dreamy folk-pop music that embraces themes of decay and transformation. Her debut album, The Rot, was released...
Lutenist Jozef van Wissem Scores F.W. Murnau’s Nosferatu – Chicago Reader
Jozef van Wissem, a talented lutenist and composer, has recently released a single titled "The Call of the Deathbird" along with a ten-minute video....
Exploring Jason Park’s Midwestern Heritage – Chicago Reader Interview
Jason Park, a director from Albany Park, has made a groundbreaking film called Transplant that resonates with medical students due to its accurate portrayal...
Artists’ Responses to Technology in Chicago: Exploring the Intersection
"The Living End: Painting and Other Technologies, 1970-2020," a new exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, delves into the intersection of...
Blitz Restaurant Review: Find out what the Chicago Reader has to say about this...
In the new drama Blitz, young George embarks on a journey to reunite with his mother Rita during World War II. The film expertly...
Red One: A Comprehensive Review – Chicago Reader
Red One, directed by Jake Kasdan, was anticipated to bring a fresh perspective to the typical Christmas movie genre dominated by CGI effects and...
Dune: Prophecy Book Review by Chicago Reader – A Detailed Analysis of the Latest...
The Dune franchise has taken a new direction with the release of the prequel TV series, Dune: Prophecy. Set ten thousand years before the...
The Little Mermaid Musical Review at Drury Lane – Chicago Reader
The vibrant colors of Disney's 1989 film version of The Little Mermaid have come alive in Drury Lane Theatre's production of the story. Ariel,...
Exploring Frank Lloyd Wright’s Architectural Legacy in Chicago
A new exhibition at the Richard H. Driehaus Museum in Chicago is shedding light on the architectural legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright. The museum,...
Celebrating Underground Rap: Closed Sessions in Chicago Reader
Closed Sessions, a local label in Chicago, has been making waves in the underground rap scene since its inception as a multimedia project in...
Understanding the Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance (RLTO)
The Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance (RLTO) was first approved in 1986 to outline the legal rights and responsibilities for landlords and tenants...
Florence Price: The Women Behind the Composer – Chicago Reader
Florence Price, a pioneering Black female composer, has been gaining recognition for her symphonic work, including being the first Black woman to have a...
Shedd Aquarium Workers Vote to Unionize – Chicago Reader
Rachel Berey-Wingate, a 24-year-old employee at Shedd Aquarium, shares her experience working at the aquarium without a union. She started her journey making $15.40...
Finding Community at Chicago Filmmakers: Colleen O’Doherty’s Story
Colleen O’Doherty, a relatively new Chicago resident, has found a sense of community and purpose through her involvement with Chicago Filmmakers and the Queer...
Viewfinder: A Unique Band from Chicago – Music History Review
Plastic Crimewave, also known as Steve Krakow, has been uncovering hidden gems in Chicago's music history through his Secret History of Chicago Music since...
Carnage for Christmas: Chicago Reader Review and Analysis
It has been a challenging year for trans rights, but a promising one for trans cinema. The power of seeing a film in a...
Discover the Blooming Secret Garden at Theo – Chicago Reader
I came across Frances Hodgson Burnett’s 1911 novel The Secret Garden many years after it was first published, and the story about a troubled...
Chicagoland’s Hottest Merry Men: A Closer Look at the Sexy Side of Chicago Reader
If you're looking for a spicy holiday theater experience to fill the void left by The Buttcracker burlesque, PrideArts has got you covered with...
Exploring Laura Yee’s Chinese Mom Kitchen Pop-Up in Chicago – A Unique Culinary Experiment
Laura Yee, a veteran food journalist and editor, recently launched her own baking business, Chinese Mom Kitchen, after receiving an invitation from Urban Belly...
Exploring Experimental Fantasias in The Moviegoer – Chicago Reader
The Moviegoer is a diary of a local film enthusiast who explores the best of Chicago's independent and underground film scene. Experimental cinema is...
Vanessa German’s Logan Center Exhibition: A Must-See in Chicago
Vanessa German, a Pittsburgh/Asheville-based artist, recently held a solo exhibition at the Logan Center Gallery in Chicago. The exhibition, titled “At the end of...
Exploring the Black and Blue Culture in Chicago – Chicago Reader
The opera "Blue," currently showing at Lyric Opera, brings to light the complexities of race and policing in contemporary America. Commissioned in 2015 by...
Hubbard Street Fall Series: Fosse & Verdon Highlights – Chicago Reader
The Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Fall Series at Steppenwolf brought together a collection of beloved works by renowned choreographers and featured the highly anticipated...
Creating a Wordless Hamlet: Robert Lepage’s Innovative Approach
Shakespeare's iconic play "Hamlet" has been reimagined in various innovative ways in Chicago in 2024. From Eddie Izzard's one-person interpretation to Red Theater's stripped-down...
The Return of He: A Chicago Reader’s Guide to His Comeback
The man in power is an entitled rich dude with a blond pompadour, a loose relationship with the truth, and a stunning wife that...
Community-Centric Cariño Festival de Cine: A Celebration in Chicago
Zedrick “Cariño” Alfredo Aurelio was not known as a filmmaker, but his impact on the filmmaking community was far greater than that title. He...
Explore the Ultimate Chicago Reader List: Must-Reads, Hotspots, and Events
Writers Theatre's latest production of Every Brilliant Thing, starring Jessie Fisher and directed by Kimberly Senior, offers a powerful and timely exploration of the...
Buddy Calamity in The Moviegoer – Chicago Reader Review
The Moviegoer is a film enthusiast's journal, capturing the essence of Chicago's independent and underground film scene.
Elaine May's Mikey and Nicky (1976) portrays a...
Exploring Chicago’s Death’s Door Distillery: A Bright Beam of Light
Years ago, a lighthouse stood tall on a mysterious island in Lake Michigan, guiding sailors through a treacherous passage known as Death's Door. The...
Homocore Music Scene in Chicago: A Deep Dive
Kevin Sparrow's latest creation, Sofa King Queer, is making waves in the Chicago homocore music scene. Directed by JD Caudill, this pop-punk musical features...
Sparkling Holiday Events in Chicago: A Festive Guide to Celebrating
White Christmas at Marriott Theatre is a holiday classic that brings comfort and joy to audiences. While the story may not be groundbreaking, the...
Bin Chen: A Solar-Cell Chemist Making Waves – Chicago Reader 2024
Bin Chen, a 33-year-old research associate professor at Northwestern University, is making waves in the field of renewable energy. Leading a team of 30...