October was just as fruitful for street art as was September. Street artists are not immune to the cold weather, and the escalating scramble leaves me eager to see November’s work. October saw more political work by street artists than I can recall, most likely due to their arch-nemesis announcing his retirement. Some artists went with Read more…
Sharon Gilbert opened TALISMAN GLASS, Chicago’s premiere private glass studio almost 20 years ago. Her modern style is recognizable anywhere, despite each project being completely unique, and she is well known for her exceptional designs in restaurant lighting. The architectural glasswork she specializes in combines all the hot and warm glass techniques, focusing on achieving Read more…
Check out Be The Goove performing on The Dinner Party. The highlights are also below. If you want to see the full June 25 Dinner Party, click here. Be the Groove is a rhythmic performance ensemble that believes rhythm is not just a beat—rhythm is a mode of expression. This Chicago based group fuses a Read more…
I expected to like Chekhov’s Three Sisters, now playing at the Piven Theatre in Evanston through November 21. What’s not to like? It is directed by theatre veteran extraordinaire Joyce Piven and adapted by rising star playwright, Sara Ruhl. I didn’t expect, however, to love it, to engage in it as I did. Three Sisters: Read more…
Title: Tony Green at Lizard Liquid LoungeLocation: Lizard’s Liquid Lounge, 3058 W Irving Park Rd Link out: Click hereDescription: Tony Green has been playing guitar for over 15 years, in a variety of styles: classical, rock, jazz/fusion and folk/country among others. A Scotsman, he now calls Chicago home and performs locally. As a composer, he Read more…
For Remy Bumppo fans this can be seen as a bit of a sad season. It is the last season for co-founding, artistic director James Bohnen. But what a way to go! Bohnen’s Night and Day by Tom Stoppard, currently up through November 14th, is outstanding. Night and Day is a passionate and funny look Read more…
It comes once a year and it is not to be missed, every time. SOFA Chicago, going on at Navy Pier through November 7, is an expo of sculptural objects and functional art, exhibiting galleries from around the world. In addition to the 70 or so galleries representing some of the best sculptural artists available, Read more…
Melissa Ayotte may have been born among glass rods and the roar of the torch, but she is no mere apprentice to her father. In fact, the same curiosities that drew her father to the art pulled her in other directions. Her interest for many years has been in psychology, understanding human motivation and behavior. Read more…
Title: Night and Day at Remy Bumppo TheatreLocation: 2257 N. Lincoln Ave., ChicagoLink out: Click hereDescription: Set in a fictional African country that feels like a 1950s Hollywood romantic adventure, competing British war correspondents descend on the household of an expatriate and his wife, attempting to crack open a story on the country’s erupting civil Read more…
