The crystal-covered ball that descends down a pole in Times Square to ring in the new year was taken for a test run Monday, as New York City officials laid out their plans for the iconic New Year’s Eve event.
The new-to-Chicago musician has performed with other bands but now has the confidence to be herself on stage.
Charles Shyer, the Oscar-nominated writer and filmmaker known for classic comedies like “Private Benjamin,” “Baby Boom” and “Father of the Bride” that he made alongside Nancy Meyers, has died.
Lead singer Lili Trifilio has a way of connecting with her audience that feels both authentic and charming. She makes the live experience something memorable.
Two family films dominated the holiday box office this week, with “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” winning the three-day weekend over “Mufasa” by a blue hair.
Among my favorite works of fiction in the past year were books by Sally Rooney, Joseph O’Neill and Kate Greathead. Did you read any of my picks?
Also around the area this weekend, the WWE Live Holiday Tour in Rosemont and Jerrod Carmichael in Wicker Park.
Tribune critic Michael Phillips picks 10 films from the very bottom of 2024’s barrel — yes, including “Deadpool & Wolverine” — but throws in some offbeat highlights, as well.
This last year was busy on Broadway, with new musicals and several impressive plays featuring ensemble casts. As always, the best shows asked the fundamental questions of human existence and focused on how human relationships can both destroy our certainty and save our souls. And the shows listed below also managed to be great nights out on the town.
As we approach the end of 2024, the critics and columnists of A+E reflect on the year to highlight some people who have made a difference in the city’s arts.