Norman Corwin dies
Tag: Vol. 41 No. 4
Issue of Oct. 20 – 26, 2011
Posted inMusic
Screaming Females play Schubas
Marissa Paternoster and co. played Schubas on Wednesday, October 19
Posted inFood & Drink
Lao Hunan paints Chinatown red
At Tony Hu’s latest spot, Chairman Mao’s genocidal resumé is glossed over in favor of his love for chiles.
Posted inNews & Politics
Zoom in: West Ridge
The somewhat haphazard Indian Boundary Park, named for a real, if short-lived, frontier
Posted inNews & Politics
Ilana Wein, Hyde Park Cats cofounder
This week’s Chicagoan: Ilana Wein, Hyde Park Cats cofounder
Posted inMusic
Pillowhammer time
Local alt-country group Relaxation Record change their name. Plus: Occupy Chicago needs musicians, Jams Dean drops a new mix tape, and more.
Posted inArts & Culture
Steppenwolf’s First Look Repertory of New Work
The First Look Repertory of New Work offers scripts in progress
Posted inMusic
Three Beats: Haptic plays a piece inspired by Saturn’s rings
Plus, the drool-inducing Russian Circles and Astrobrite returns!
Posted inArts & Culture
Charles James’s gowns, inside and out
The Chicago History Museum exhibits work by America’s first high-fashion designer
Posted inColumns & Opinion
Poetry Foundation clamps down on prankster poets
After two activists caused a stir at an open house, the cops got called
Posted inArts & Culture
Andrea Cerniglia is on her way
The serene, provocative Becoming premieres as part of Dropshift Dance’s “Push: New and Revisited Works”
Posted inNews & Politics
In search of the bike path to the Indiana Dunes
Maybe they don’t believe in signs in Indiana