We love a host a good group of Christmas carolers now and then. But what if those carolers were GWAR? The only way to make this cooler would be to have King Diamond going door-to-door. more ›

It’s the season of giving, and The Loneliest Monk is all about spreading the Christmas spirit. The local art rock duo recorded its own version of “Carol of the Bells” and is offering a free download of the classic Ukranian carol cover. Well, almost free - it’ll cost you one tweet spreading word about the free song. more ›

We're willing to accept that it's already the Christmas season even though the calendar still says November (for a few more hours, anyway). We just prefer to do it right. That begins with this awesome duet by two music legends. more ›

We are. Now what're you gonna do the rest of the day? You could.... more ›

Christmas Church Trip? more ›

The sidewalks are covered in ice and the temps are sneaking down to the single digits. That's perfect weather for toting a toddler around, right? Here are three (free!) reasons to spend that extra hour bundling your kid up this weekend. Christkindlmarket is a candy-cane striped Bavarian winter village deposited into Daley Plaza. Come to gawk at the expensive, often hand-made gifts, and snack on traditional German fare. The children's lantern parade is today at... more ›

Chicago basically shuts down on Christmas Day and, with few exceptions, the artsy folk follow suit. It’s one of only three days all year The Art Institute’s in hibernation. Mondays are typically slow anyhow, so we’ll barely feel inconvenienced. On the 25th, family, worship, Chinese food and a movie, and/or that date with Shaq and Kobe take priority. more ›

The turkey's in the oven, the parades are on TV, and jocks turned analysts are ready for some football. Thanksgiving is here! Before indulging in the big bird and enough sides to feed a small army, let's take a moment to give thanks. more ›

Did anyone else catch Dennis DeYoung and Billy Corgan singing Christmas carols on WGN this morning? Wow. It was…a little awkward. While both are talented in their own right, they’re not exactly born to duet with each other as DeYoung’s vibrato drowned out the less robust vocal stylings of Corgan. But if two of the biggest egos in Chicago rock are able to peacefully coexist in the same studio then yes, Virginia, there is a... more ›