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Chicago native Ed Paschke’s neon and surreal paintings, which have been displayed publicly and privately around the world, made their debut on the city’s northwest side.
A decade ago, Paschke died at the age of 65 a day after he gave an interview to Artbeat Chicago.
It was his 75th birthday. Hundreds attended a VIP event featuring music, belly dancers, and speakers honoring Ed Paschke's life’s work. The public opening of the Ed Paschke Art Center in Jefferson Park drew thousands from the neighborhood. Ed Paschke was celebrated in style. The only thing was, he wasn’t there. Paschke died suddenly about a decade earlier.
The American Institute of Architecture releases its third edition of the “AIA Guide to Chicago.” We explore how the city's architecture has evolved and whether Chicago remains as one of the leading cities in architecture.
Examining 1989's United Airlines Flight 232 Plane Crash
We take a look at a new book that sheds light on one of the most horrific plane crashes, 25 years after the accident.
Happy Independence Day! Need ideas for the Fourth of July weekend? Chicago Tonight knows what’s going on.
No more pencils, but plenty of books. With summer underway and the holiday weekend ahead, we revisit our discussion of hot reads for the season with our literary panel.
Lerner & Lowe Musical Re-Imagined for New Generation
The Goodman Theatre stages a beloved American musical that hasn't had a major revival in more than 30 years.
From The Beatles to “The Exorcist,” the surrealist artist Rene Magritte had a profound influence on pop culture
Paul McCartney is a huge fan of Rene Magritte. And then there are the album covers influenced by Magritte.
Shooting a Real Story About a Surreal Sort of Guy
An extraordinary look at everyday objects, the Art Institute’s summer blockbuster is “Rene Magritte: The Mystery of the Ordinary.” Don’t miss it.
Magritte Brings Surrealism to Art Institute of Chicago
The great surrealist Rene Magritte gets an exhibition at the Art Institute that delves into the early part of his career, when he evolved as an artist and created many of the dream-like paintings that came to identify his signature style.
A triathlon, a Greek food festival and a symphony performance; Chicago Tonight knows what’s going on this weekend.
An Old Chicago Film Studio Knew What They Wanted – and It Probably Wasn’t Your Script
Apparently Chicago's silent film studio received enough unsolicited manuscripts to craft a form letter to silence prospective writers.
Chicago Named A Host City For The ITU World Triathlon Series
Chicago is the only U.S. stop on the eight city worldwide triathlon circuit this weekend.
No more pencils, but plenty of books. As we gear up for summer, we discuss some of the hot reads for the season with our literary panel.
Dave Dorman was an 18-year-old with a love for comic book illustration when he walked into a movie theater and saw “Star Wars” for the first time in 1977. He identified strongly with Luke Skywalker and never dreamed the movie’s director, George Lucas, would eventually own his art. But fate would lead Lucas to Dorman and his art.
Comics, Pop Culture and Anime Inspire a Painter's "Parade"
You might have seen the name Hebru Brantley in the press last year. The Chicago artist made waves with just one sale when Jay-Z bought a painting of his at Miami’s Art Basel expo.
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