Save Ferris’ Monique Powell on Connecting with Fans & Performing at Riot Fest 2019
Riot Fest 2019 celebrated the Douglas Park-based musical extravaganza's 15th anniversary by inviting legendary musicians…
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Manet and Modern Beauty Offers Feminist Visions of Women
Unlike Monet, Manet is not a household name yet his contribution to art is equally, if not more, revolutionary. Regar…
Five Rebelle Artists & Activities to Catch At Pitchfork Music Festival 2019
Over 40 genre-spanning artists will converge on Chicago's Union Park during the 14th Annual Pitchfork Music Festival on …
‘Hamlet’ and Let Live: An Interview with Actress Rachel Nicks on Life
To be or not to be Ophelia in Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s “Hamlet” was never a question for Rachel Nicks. Sure, she wa…
A Motherlode of Mother’s Day Offerings Await Chicagoans
Oh mama, Chicago has lots for you! Families looking to give back to the matriarch who keeps on giving need to look no fu…
Spring to the Theater for 5 Must-See Plays
You don’t need to be a theater or music lover, child of nature, adventurer or horror fan to appreciate five standout pro…
Chicago Dance Month Starts Now!
It’s April! A time to celebrate International Beaver Day (April 7), National Jelly Bean Day (April 22), and Chicago Danc…
C2E2, ‘Star Wars’ & ‘Game of Thrones’ are the Toasts of Chi-Town
With convention tie-in mixology classes and a "Game of Thrones"-themed pop-up bar, Chicago's venues are letting their fa…
Celebrate Women’s History Month with Go-Girl Shows
In between parades and marches, March offers plenty of ways to feel productive while sitting down with the following mus…
Going for the Gold: Polish Up Your Oscar Knowledge with this Quick Quiz
It’s Oscar time! And, although women received only 25 percent of this year’s non-acting nominations, they account for 10…
