Thanks to a $10 million gift from an anonymous donor, Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Art says it plans to greatly expand its live performance offerings in its 300-seat Edlis Neeson Theater.
Category: Entertainment
Garcia’s Chicago opens soon, a music venue and restaurant inspired by the Grateful Dead
The concert promoter behind the band’s final show at Soldier Field is behind a new dining and music spot dedicated to all things Grateful Dead.
Chicago Humanities Spring Festival boasts Leslie Odom Jr., Eve Ewing and Paul Reiser — because culture isn’t dead yet
It has always been a festival of ideas, never more appreciated than now.
Joseph Wambaugh, who brought street cops to life in his books and movies, dies at 88
He wrote such memorable books as “The New Centurions” and “The Onion Field.” He died on Feb. 28 in Rancho Mirage, California.
Review: ‘Jonathan Larson Project’ is an off-Broadway chance to hear lost songs of the ‘Rent’ composer
Now playing in an East Village theater in New York, this musical revue lets fans of the composer make some new discoveries.
Michelle Obama and her brother to launch a podcast
“IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson” will address “everyday questions shaping our lives, relationships and the world around us,” according to a press release. IMO is slang for “in my opinion.”
Wendy Williams hospitalized amid guardianship investigation
Adult Protective Services are investigating Wendy Williams’ guardianship after performing a wellness check at her adult care facility in Manhattan on Monday that ended with her hospitalization.
Neal Francis celebrates new album like a true Chicagoan — with hot dogs and a free show
Neal Francis and his band will preview tracks from “Return To Zero” on the eve of the album’s release at Lincoln Park club aliveOne.
Guide: 30 best corned beef sandwiches around Chicago in 2025, featuring That Jerk at The Corned Beef Hideout
Here are the 30 best corned beef sandwiches offered in and around Chicago.
Robert Pattinson sci-fi ‘Mickey 17’ opens in first place, but profitability is a long way off
According to studio estimates Sunday, the Robert Pattinson-led film earned $19.1 million in its first weekend in theaters, which was enough to dethrone “Captain America: Brave New World” after a three-week reign.