Arts & Entertainment
The Power of Pablove
Chicago’s Sons of the Silent Age headline a rocking benefit that features four bands and great guests
Jan 12th, 2015 by Jon Gilbertson
Pfister Hotel’s Blu Lounge Is Swank Yet Cheap
Its happy hour offers elegance, great views and three hours of cheap drinks.
Jan 8th, 2015 by Joey Grihalva
Can Florentine Win Its Third Grammy?
Company presents Wuthering Heights and will also produce first recording of the 1958 opera.
Jan 8th, 2015 by Claire Nowak
Last Call for Treats
A bar since 1895, with quite a checkered history, it will close on January 17.
Jan 7th, 2015 by Michael Horne
It’s De-Lovely
Touring show brings Tony Award-winning revival of Anything Goes here, with a big cast of singer dancers.
Jan 6th, 2015 by Claire Nowak
Two New Downtown Restaurants Coming
Plus, Goodkind adds brunch and Carini’s adds Neapolitan pizza.
Jan 5th, 2015 by Richard Davis
Two Great Bands You Probably Missed
Marshall Crenshaw and the Bottle Rockets come to town, with decades of good music to draw on.
Jan 5th, 2015 by Jon Gilbertson
Jim Gaffigan Kills the Crowd — Again
Gaffigan’s annual holiday run at the Pabst showed him sharpening his anti-Chicago barbs.
Dec 31st, 2014 by Joey Grihalva
Victor’s Is a Hit on New Year’s Eve
The celebration lasts 34 hours here, and attracts a 1,000-plus customers. Will Mark Belling be there?
Dec 31st, 2014 by Michael Horne
Five Great Books I Meant To Review
A farewell to my readers, with five must-read books of 2014.
Dec 30th, 2014 by Will Stotts, Jr.
Story Hill BKC Is a Puzzle
We had one great meal, and one mediocre one. Which is the real restaurant?
Dec 30th, 2014 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
The Legacy of Frank Zappa
Zappa Fest celebrates his music. And Trampled by Turtles plays Riverside on New Year’s Eve.
Dec 29th, 2014 by Jon Gilbertson
