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Home » Steve Martin

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Posted inMusic

Goodbye to songwriter Michael Smith

by Mark Guarino August 5, 2020November 24, 2021

With “The Dutchman” and other widely recorded songs, Michael Smith created emotional realities that let you feel along with his characters.

Posted inArts & Culture

Bright Star will try the patience of even the most tenderhearted romantic

by Justin Hayford March 28, 2019August 18, 2021

Grief and villainy are no match for optimism, dumb luck, and a banjo.

Posted inMusic

If you don’t know Megon McDonough, blame the maleness of Chicago’s 70s folk scene

by Steve Krakow September 11, 2018August 18, 2021

Folk singer Megon McDonough made her 1972 debut LP while still in high school and in 1990 joined Christine Lavin’s Four Bitchin’ Babes.

Posted inNews & Politics

Stop complaining about Chicago’s weather

by Edward McClelland December 21, 2017August 18, 2021

We get to experience the entire meteorological buffet—without the gristle of natural disasters.

Posted inBlogs

Found Footage Festival, Chicago Marathon, Music Box of Horrors, and more of the best things to do in Chicago this weekend

by Steve Heisler October 6, 2017August 18, 2021

Steve Martin and Martin Short at the Chicago Theatre, and more happenings from October 6-8

Posted inBlogs

Brando is back, plus more new reviews and notable screenings

by J.R. Jones August 28, 2015August 18, 2021

New reviews and notable screenings in this week’s issue

Kanye West signed the wall when he played a benefit concert at the theater in 2009.
Posted inArts & Culture

Show us your . . . walls of autographs

by Jake Malooley September 27, 2014August 18, 2021

After Chicago Theatre shows end, the performers’ John Hancocks remain backstage.

David Misch
Posted inArts & Culture

What’s so funny, David Misch?

by Aimee Levitt May 6, 2013August 19, 2021

In Funny: The Book, longtime comedy writer and stand-up David Misch explains his craft.

Demetri Martin
Posted inArts & Culture

Just for Laughs: a comic infestation hits Chicago.

by Asher Klein June 9, 2011August 19, 2021

Back for its third year, Just for Laughs brings about 130 comedians to 13 Chicago-area venues. Here are some good bets: A scientist wants empirical proof that her boyfriend is the one in Losing Control, a new movie by Valerie Weiss, screening as part of the JFL Films series (Tue 6/14, 7:45 PM, Gene Siskel […]

Posted inBlogs

Early Warnings Roundup

by Kevin Warwick May 13, 2010August 19, 2021

This week’s Early Warnings include Atari Teenage Riot, Katatonia, Ty Segall, Steve Martin, Matmos, Pentagram, Phosphorescent, Slum Village, and Swans.

Steve Martin
Posted inMusic

Steve Martin: Play “Ramblin’ Man”!

by Sam McPheeters October 22, 2009August 19, 2021

Once you’ve made the banjo a part of the world’s greatest comedy act, it’s tough to sell yourself as just another musician.

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