Guitarist Isaiah Sharkey on Playing at the Storied Velvet Lounge as a Kid
The rhythm and blues musician discusses Chicago's rich musical tradition, touring with John Mayer, and more.
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Chicago's Nuclear Waste Dump and Other WWII Connections
A City at War: Chicago, a new documentary by John Davies and Brian Kallies, tells some of the lesser-known local tales.
Self-Styled “Mama’s Boy” Bril Barrett on How Tap Empowers Women
The founder of M.A.D.D. Rhythms explains the upcoming all-woman piece and how he uses tap dance to help young people make a difference.
Playwright Rohina Malik on Portraying Diverse Muslim Characters and Using Art as a Hammer
The Niles North graduate and associate artist at 16th Street Theater discusses the diversity of the Muslim experience, her play’s importance in today’s social climate, and more.
How Open Mike Eagle Made a Memorial of Robert Taylor Homes
...and patched his relationship with his family along the way.
Art History Professor Stephen Eisenman on His New William Blake Exhibition
The Northwestern faculty member and curator of William Blake and the Age of Aquarius discusses William Blake, 1960s artists, and more.
An Epic 1,000-Person Choir Will Perform at the Bean This Weekend
Crowd Out will include singers—professional and amateur—from each of the city's 50 wards.
Subchroma Is an Immersive Street Art Extravaganza
Produced by artist collective Canvas, the Hubbard Cave pop-up drew over a thousand visitors, and the next event will be on New Year's Eve.
A Look at the Hideout's Greatest Block Party Moments
As the beloved bar and music venue braces for major redevelopment nearby, we talked to some of its biggest fans about what makes it so unique and influential.
Two Important Milestones Celebrated at This Year's Hyde Park Jazz Festival
The festival’s executive and artistic director discusses Thelonious Monk’s centennial, the Wall of Respect, and more.