“The Qualms” is the foul-mouthed new play from Pulitzer Prize-winner Bruce Norris (“Clybourne Park”).
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Can a Raunchy Sex Satire Be Both “Funny and Never Dull” AND “Smug and Vacuous?”
Former Trib writer sticks to her story about author of "To Kill a Mockingbird"
Literary battle lines are drawn as Harper Lee denies willingly cooperating with a new book about her. The author begs to differ.
Trio of Photographers Flirt with the Law to Capture Beauty of Beastly Buildings
Three local friends routinely visit abandoned industrial sites in the Midwest, enter the buildings, and take only photos. They don’t carry crowbars or anything that might attract the attention of the police.
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.
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.
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.
One Woman’s Passionate Chronicle of Life During Wartime
Charlotte Salomon’s art is a fantastic expression of her own personal drama. “It is my whole life.”
City’s Largest Free Music Festival Brings the Blues (and the Soul and the Funk and the Folk and the…)
This weekend the 31st annual Chicago Blues Festival electrifies Grant Park with a diverse line-up that expands the definition of the blues.
A Little-Remembered TV Moment from 1977 Blends Comedy and Tragedy
This skit is a reminder of how progressive Richard Pryor could be in pushing the boundaries of storytelling. It's also somewhat shocking by today's standards because of the provocative language used on network TV in the ‘70s.
Free Art Show Invites Fresh Look at Civic Gem
An 88 year-old war memorial has a new function: it’s the stunning backdrop to a show of contemporary sculpture.
Shakespeare’s Band of Brothers Breached by a Band of Fools
They spar, make obscene gestures, and throw around insults like “egregious dog,” “counterfeit rascal” and “damned and luxurious mountain goat.”
Chicago Family Transcends Tragic Twists of Fate
Gail and Morris Barazani have been married for 66 years – longer than their only son was alive...
A Mother’s Day Tip of the Hat to a Great Composer of American Music
Celebrating a decade of music and dance, the Harris Theater at Millennium Park hosts a Mother’s Day tribute to Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington, who died 40 years ago this month.
Re-acquaint yourself with a Hollywood legend tonight at the Pickwick Theatre
Tyrone Power will be remembered in a double feature on the big screen. Power gets the spotlight for his starring roles in In Old Chicago and....
Artists from Illinois– and one from Minnesota – Make Monstrous Magic
Four solo exhibitions from local artists, plus one beast of an installation.
