Ambitious. Significant. Bountiful.
These are just a few of the words that the Tribune’s arts critics use to describe winter productions, whether they are on a grand scale (“Festival of Maps,” “The American Dream Songbook”) or performers (Rhymefest, Maggie Brown ) in cozier venues. But the writers also point out that this season simply carries on the tradition of exemplary artistic achievement and consistent entertainment in and around Chicago. Inside, you’ll find the critics’ top choices for the coming months.
ART
The season holds some surprises. PAGE 10
STAGE
Coming attractions for the theater. PAGE 6
CLASSICAL
A particularly worthwhile lineup of performances. PAGE 4
ARCHITECTURE
New buildings by “starchitects,” and another chapter in the Spire story. PAGE 12
POP
You’ll find great bands in intimate spaces. PAGE 8
MOVIES
Filmgoers can travel back in time to the days of the woolly mammoth and other beasts. PAGE 9
JAZZ
The city’s jazz scene continues its seemingly perpetual expansion. PAGE 8
TELEVISION
Strike doesn’t stop new programming, some of it worth watching. PAGE 13
DANCE
Upcoming programs range from the classical to new, funny and profound. PAGE 5
