The sweeping art survey ‘First Homosexuals’ returns to Chicago, and a changed world
With more than 350 artworks taking over the entire venue at Wrightwood 659, the exhibit is back at the scale the curator Jonathan Katz intended.
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Andy’s Jazz Club, a River North institution, rings in 50 years with a ‘time capsule’
The three brothers who run Andy's say they learned it all from their dad. They're celebrating a half century with a special concert series. But pro tip: Don't say you...
Cellist Lia Kohl finds music in the everyday. She’ll soon take a Union Station rush hour by surprise.
The cellist and composer says she thrives on collaborations, even if that means with train announcements. Plus, look for her soon at Constellation and Hungry Brain.
Review: CSO music-director-to-be Klaus Mäkelä faces his orchestra — and the work ahead
Programs of Mahler’s Third Symphony last week and Dvořák No. 7 this weekend both deliver highlights and give a sense of the work to be done.
On ‘Totality,’ Natural Information Society and Bitchin Bajas become sonic soulmates — again
The Chicago bands are playing an album release concert this week at Constellation.
Jazz bassist Matt Ulery returns to his roots with ‘Mother Harp’ and a release concert at Hungry Brain
Since moving to Chicago 25 years ago, Rockford-born bassist Matt Ulery has put out 15 albums of originals. His next is "Mother Harp."
‘Music is not a recipe’: Violinist Itzhak Perlman talks about putting his life into an autobiographical show
“An Evening with Itzhak Perlman” blends music with his own personal stories. At 80, he has plenty of life experience to draw from.
Would you perform with your dad? Sure — when he’s Jeffrey Kahane
Jeffrey and Gabriel Kahane will perform together in a rare duo recital at Northwestern University.
CSO gives a sneak peek of its big Amsterdam trip with upcoming Mahler concerts
Ahead of the Mahler Festival in Amsterdam, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra will play Mahler’s Sixth and Seventh symphonies at Symphony Center.
Review: Hiromi and Brandee Younger are sonic wonders for SCP Jazz
Symphony Center sold out on Friday to hear Younger's trio and pianist Hiromi Uehara in a double bill.