How great is the academic calendar?^[1] We thought about getting a PhD solely so we could be on that schedule. Unfortunately, carving out a career as a college professor is as daunting as...well, as being an orchestral musician. more ›

With concert season in full swing, busy weeks are expected, but even with that in mind this week is a little hectic. Here's the short list of concerts we're trying to get to. more ›

The Chicago Sinfonietta announced that 37-year-old Mei-Ann Chen will take over as music director in the fall of 2011, continuing an institution-wide commitment to diversity begun by the group's founder and current conductor Paul Freeman. Chen will become one of the few Asians, as well as one of a small handful of women, to lead a professional orchestra. more ›

Lots of great, affordable stuff going on this weekend, so let's cut to the chase. more ›

Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph, Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., $25, $10 children more ›

Judging from the extremely high percentage of Christmas music being played at this season's holiday concerts, it looks like the godless Left and the Jews are losing the War on Christmas. But fear not, infidels, the battle may be lost, but the war is far from over. Courage! more ›

Problem: You want to treat your mom to some classy tunes this Sunday, but you don't know which concert to see. more ›

Chicagoist has had a bit of a love affair with Pritzker Pavilion this summer, but that’s mostly because the Millenium Park events calendar has been stuffed with so many fabulous free events this outdoor season. more ›