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Nick Cave has been singing about mortality for decades, and he's really good at it. Whether the narratives are biblical or pulpy, the victims innocents or death row convicts, the circumstances comprehensible or cruelly random, Cave's songs are on intimate terms with the infinite ways a life can be extinguished. And yet, "Skeleton Tree", his latest album with his estimable band, the Bad Seeds, is a relatively concise song cycle shadowed by death that feels different than all the rest. <a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/kot/sc-music-nick-cave-skeleton-tree-ent-0916-20160916-column.html" target="_blank">Read the full review.</a>

Jim James infuses protest songs with soul at Vic Theatre

December 17, 2018 at 5:27 p.m.

Protest songs come in many forms, and at Jim James' show at the Vic Theatre on Saturday, they were immersed in funky, psychedelic-tipped soul and found common ground in camaraderie....

19th-century Viennese chef Franz Sacher would be pleased, I think, by the version of his eponymous chocolate cake served at Café Selmarie in Lincoln Square. First, the top of each slice of Sacher torte is decorated with his name, elegantly written in chocolate script. Second, the cake is a real looker: Layers of chocolate cake are mortared with raspberry preserve and chocolate buttercream; the whole thing is then frosted with more buttercream and wrapped in a smooth sheet of bittersweet chocolate — firm enough to be eaten on its own, if you like, with a fork. Third, every bite is delicious. The devil's food cake is firm and pleasant, while the raspberry offers a deep berry counterpoint to all the chocolate. $4.20. 4729 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-989-5595, <a href="http://cafeselmarie.com/" target="_blank">www.cafeselmarie.com</a>. — Bill Daley

21 bars and restaurants offering Chicago Marathon specials

June 9, 2018 at 12:14 p.m.

Those who've trained hard for the 2016 Chicago Marathon this Sunday deserve to treat themselves. Check out a selection of restaurants offering food and drink specials, discounts and more to...

Review: North Coast Music Festival returns to EDM roots

June 14, 2018 at 10:15 p.m.

North Coast Music Festival returned to Union Park with a few tweaks to usher in its seventh year. After last year's lineup, which generally skewed to an older crowd drawn...

25 restaurant and bar specials for Labor Day weekend

June 14, 2018 at 1:44 p.m.

Labor Day, which grants many of us the day off as tribute to hardworking Americans, marks the unofficial end of summer and the ushering in of shorter days and cooler...

Six wild Burgundian snails are the star of the wood-grilled escargot ($12) at Le Sud. The Roscoe Village restaurant's version of this dish is not hiding in a pool of garlic butter or served in a scalding hot dish. Presented on a skewer, the mollusks are brushed with olive oil infused with herbs de provence before they're grilled, absorbing a delicate smoky flavor that lingers in your mouth. Tender and buttery, the snails are served with a few generous pats of herb butter that melt, adding another layer of fragrance and lusciousness. A side of green salad dressed with olive oil, lemon and salt provides a bright contrast to the skewer and a hearty country bread serves as a foundation for assembling a makeshift toast point. The portion is small, so make your dining companions order their own. $12. 2301 W. Roscoe St., 773-857-1985, <a href="https://lesudchicago.com/">lesudchicago.com</a> — Grace Wong

8 Air & Water Show viewing parties with great views, food, drink

May 2, 2019 at 12:42 p.m.

The Air Force Thunderbirds, Army parachute team Golden Knights and Navy parachute team Leap Frogs headline Chicago's 58th annual Air & Water Show on Saturday and Sunday (Aug 20-21). And...

Drake performs Tuesday July 26, 2016 at the United Center as a part of the Summer Sixteen tour in Chicago, Ill.

Drake’s range of emotions on display at United Center

December 17, 2018 at 5:44 p.m.

Drake may have begun the first of his two-night stand at United Center with retaliation on his mind, but the sentiment was just one of several emotions he conveyed during...

Rain can’t dampen Coldplay party at Soldier Field

June 10, 2018 at 10:29 a.m.

Coldplay was primed for its biggest show in Chicago to date on Saturday, the first of a two-night stand at Soldier Field complete with confetti and fireworks, yet rain threatened...

Pop the Champagne at 15 Bastille Day celebrations in Chicago

June 10, 2018 at 11:05 a.m.

Thursday is Bastille Day, and there are myriad ways to celebrate French National Day with food and drink specials around Chicago and the suburbs, from classic bistro fare to creative...

Chance the Rapper makes surprise appearance at Mamby on the Beach

June 10, 2018 at 11:21 a.m.

In an exceedingly overcrowded music festival season, it may be hard to justify spending entertainment dollars on yet another one, but Mamby on the Beach made a solid case for...

Kusanya Cafe is the kind of place where you can get a cup of coffee, check out the community board, print a school paper or simply jump on the internet. You'll see people huddled together over papers strewn across the wood tables or someone walking in simply to say hello to the small staff. Because the nonprofit cafe roasts its own coffee on-site in small batches, don't hesitate to order that lavender iced latte ($3.49) or a plain cup of coffee. The breakfast and lunch menu is lush with references to famous musicians, like the Lupe Tabasco breakfast sandwich ($2.29). It features a thin egg patty, with melted cheese and Sriracha on ciabatta, and you can add sausage, spinach and tomato for an extra charge. The cozy and brightly lit environment is exactly where you want to catch up on some work or meet up with friends. 825 W. 69th St., 773-675-4758, <a href="http://www.kusanyacafe.org/">kusanyacafe.org</a> — Grace Wong

100-plus Chicago patios and rooftops for summer dining and drinking

August 21, 2019 at 6:22 p.m.

When it comes to dining and drinking in Chicago, there are really only two seasons: indoor and outdoor. Thankfully, it's time to enjoy the myriad patios, rooftops and courtyards around...

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