Arts & Entertainment
We meet the filmmakers who have made a career out of restoring Rolling Stones movies.
Sixty-six years ago this week, Jackie Robinson made his historic debut in the major leagues. Two former Negro League players, and Jackie Robinson biographer Jonathan Eig, reflect on Robinson's legacy and accomplishments.
Chicago's acclaimed Newberry Consort gives us a sample of their upcoming concert devoted to 16th century Poland.
Chicago Tonight spoke with local marathon runners to get their reaction to the Boston Marathon bombings.
The new artistic director of the Chicago Philharmonic gives us a peek at the orchestra's new season; and members bring us some music.
A Chicago resident who was standing on the sidelines between the two explosions at the Boston Marathon today describes the experience.
Bud Herseth, the legendary Chicago Symphony Orchestra trumpeter, died Saturday at 91. We revisit our 2004 conversation with Herseth -- as well as John Callaway's 1978 conversation with prima ballerina Maria Tallchief -- who died last week as well.
Cupcake Wars champ and baked goods maven Hollis Wilder shares her secrets to cupcake perfection.
The world’s first Mariachi opera is being performed by Lyric Opera of Chicago. We hear from Lyric’s General Director, Anthony Freud -- who commissioned the work -- and hear some selections from the opera that is taking Chicago’s Latino community by storm.
Legendary Chicago Symphony Orchestra trumpeter Adolph "Bud" Herseth died Saturday at 91. We revisit our 2004 conversation with Herseth.
Maria Tallchief, American prima ballerina and Chicagoan, has died at 88. We take a look back at her 1978 conversation with John Callaway, and Callaway’s 2007 “Chicago Stories” profile of Tallchief.
Reptile Fest, the Chicago Critics Film Festival, and wine and beer aplenty. Chicago Tonight knows what's going on this weekend.
A new art show turns back the clock 100 years for a look at the historic Armory Show -- the art exhibition that shocked Chicago.
The writer, performer and comedian of “Saturday Night Live” fame joins us to discuss her new book, “If It’s Not You, It’s Your Mother.”
Nobel Peace Prize winner and landmine activist Jody Williams joins us to talk about her work.
Once there were dozens of men's hatmakers in Chicago. Today, there is only one. Jay Shefsky takes us inside Optimo Hats.