The films I couldn’t stop thinking or talking about.
Tag: Vol. 46 No. 11
Issue of Dec. 15 – 21, 2016
Tribune columnists think about Trump so John Kass doesn’t have to
Why won’t the op-ed columnist tackle the president-elect head-on?
Kim Foxx makes big change days after being sworn in as Cook County state’s attorney, and other Chicago news
Also, a CNBC host and entrepreneur has purchased a majority stake in Bow Truss coffee.
Print Issue of December 15, 2016
Did the NBA blacklist legendary three-point shooter Craig Hodges because of his politics?
Long Way North strikes a blow for 2-D animation in a 3-D marketplace
Rémi Chayé’s French-Danish feature has height, width, and plenty of depth.
A former bank in Lincoln Park is housing an incredible exhibit about AIDS
“Art AIDS America Chicago” is a massive overview of artworks about the virus.
Crisis comes to the megachurch in Steppenwolf’s The Christians
Lucas Hnath’s gospel-infused drama addresses religious faith in unconventional form.
Alderman Willie Cochran indicted by grand jury for wire fraud, bribery, and extortion charges, and other Chicago news
Also, Rahm makes a surprise pick to replace Susana Mendoza as city clerk.
The Crowd Theater gets creative to cut costs
The improv theater introduces membership programs for audience members and performers.
Marchofdildos.com and other responses to Trump
The “Orange Julius Caesar” has a thing or two coming.
How can grassroots musicians fight the Trump beast?
Adele Nicholas of Axons and Impossible Colors is also a self-employed civil rights lawyer—and she’s releasing a compilation to benefit the Chicago Community Bond Fund.
Did the NBA blacklist former Chicago Bulls player Craig Hodges because of his political beliefs?
In his new book, Long Shot: The Struggles and Triumphs of an NBA Freedom Fighter, the legendary three-point shooter recounts how his on-court success was stopped short by his outspokenness.
The conversation breaks down in Second City’s The Winner . . . of Our Discontent
A poor casting choice damages the theater’s new main-stage revue.
Shop sexy, local, and political this weekend at Shop Sensual
Shop Sensual features erotic items made by local designers, performances, and workshops from this Friday, December 16, to this Sunday, the 18th, at Reunion in Humboldt Park.
Lyric Opera’s restaged The Magic Flute says ‘Hey, kids, let’s put on a show!’
A backyard version of Mozart’s final opera makes its debut.