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65 Things to Do in Chicago in December
Illumination Photo: Michael Hudson Through Dec. 11 Theater The Complete Deaths Navy Pier Not counting the nameless extras downed during war scenes, there are 74 deaths in the plays of...
Diana Guerrero-Maciá’s New Work Looks to the Future
The artist’s show, Slow Blossoming, opens at Carrie Secrist Gallery this month.
66 Things to Do in Chicago in November
Fun Home Photo: Jenny Anderson Through Nov. 12 Lectures Chicago Humanities Festival Various neighborhoods This year’s speed-themed lecture fest features a mix of rising locals and legendary stars. To name...
60 Things to Do in Chicago in October
Gourd Mountain at Fall Bulb Fest in Glencoe Photo: Robin Carlson Oct. 1–Nov. 18 Art Erik Beehn Evanston Although artist Erik Beehn was raised in a hotel on the Las Vegas...
'Take a Cadillac, Add Cement': Forgotten Sculpture Gets Deserving Reboot
Wolf Vostell's "Concrete Traffic" suffered many indignities since unveiled in 1970. Friday, it makes a triumphant return.
A Eulogy for Elephants
Artist Jenny Kendler makes a plea to end poaching.
Five Prime Spots to Discover Rising Local Artists
Where to find the Chicago art world’s next breakout talent
59 Things to Do in Chicago in September
Jenny Lewis Photo: Hayne Palmour/San Diego Union-Tribune Sept. 1 R&B Lauryn Hill Highland Park In purchasing a Lauryn Hill ticket, fans run several risks. First, there’s the chance Hill won’t...
The Bizarre Art Lawsuit Where a Painter Proved He Didn't Paint Something
It's not every day that a renowned artist like Peter Doig has to show that a painting isn't his.