Lisa Stein

A blockbuster summer lies ahead for Chicagoans interested in Egypt, when several museums and cultural organizations join forces in "Egypt in Chicago: Festival of the Sun." Besides an important exhibition...

Sampling James Brown used to be all the rave for rap music producers. Now, however, with scores of hip-hop albums being released each year, rap beatsmiths are mining other kinds...

The last movie by reclusive director Terrence Malick, whose acclaimed World War II film "The Thin Red Line" is now in theaters, came out a full 20 years ago. These...

5 "reality-based" law-enforcement shows we figure on seeing soon With apologies to "Cops" and "Real Stories of the Highway Patrol": 1. "Dog Catchers: Biting Back" 2. "Crossing Guards: Life in...

Q. What can I do if I arrive at a performing arts venue downtown and realize I've left my tickets at home? A. If you paid for the tickets with...

In keeping with the holiday season, 28 artists have ventured where angels fear to tread -- artistic collaborations with their spouses or significant others. Jointly produced works on view at...

Twenty-five years after his death, the works of self-taught Chicago artist Henry Darger continue to inspire admiration, confusion and revulsion. While his watercolor paintings have been praised for their visionary...