Artist Howardena Pindell may not be a household name, but the items she applies in her work are – glitter, perfume, talcum powder. “This is a new mode of thinking for art making,” says Museum of Co…
There’s something entertaining and empowering about seeing four gal-pals in action, from “Sex and the City” (1998-2004) and “Girlfriends” (2000-2008) to “Girls” (2012-2017). Now, meet four friends fro…
Love is a many splendored thing—and there are many splendored ways to spend Valentine’s Day in Chicago. Whether you’re making plans with friends, family or that special someone, Chicagoland’s entertai…
I am woman, hear me roar…with laughter is the mission of “She the People: Girlfriends’ Guide to Sisters Doing it for Themselves.” Created, designed and performed by the funny feminists of The Second C…
“Julia Sweeney: Older and Wider” is a standup show in the making! And fortunately for Rebellious, the actress/author and Grammy-nominated comedian made time to chat with us about workshopping the act …
Many Chicagoans walk their dogs in the morning, but only an interdisciplinary artist like Edra Soto would also use that time to collect discarded liquor bottles for the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA…
On March 4, Hollywood hosts the 90th Academy Awards. That’s a milestone and ordinarily a time when the Academy brings out its biggest victors. Think two-time Oscar winners Dustin Hoffman and Kevin Spa…
“What to get the person who has everything?” is a question that coexists with nearly every “happy holidays” declaration. Luckily, the joy of experiencing live theater needs no return receipt, especial…
No matter the era, women and technology go together like science and industry. Smartphones and iPads generate Girl Power today just as switchboards, dictaphones, typewriters and fax machines empowered…
Nancy Sinatra’s revenge song and pop hit “These Boots Are Made For Walkin’” of 1966 has nothing on the timeless story of “Giselle,” now being relaunched by The Joffrey Ballet. The company kicks off it…
