Tag: Chicago

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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...