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What do you get when one of the world’s most celebrated cellists and one of the world’s most entertaining city governments join forces? Answer: a year-long celebration driven by a truly remarkable cultural exchange. Named for a network of routes from Rome to Japan traversed by explorers for over a millennium, Silk Road Chicago is our hometown showcase of art, music, theater, dance, and delectable dishes from half a world away. As anxiety persists over... more ›

Children can be such a pain what with the constant attention and responsibility they demand. We know, it’s a lot to handle. But the fact is, they just can’t function on their own. They need someone to be a figure of authority, be it a parent, grandparent, nanny or Scientology minder. This is a simple concept, but one some local guardians seem to have forgotten. more ›

Tuesday, August 15th was the 59th anniversary of Indian independence from the British Empire. So Indians in the United States have adopted the folkways of their new home by waiting until the following weekend to really cut loose. Today Chicago-area Indians gave it a shot by blocking off Devon Avenue between Western and California (known in some circles as "Little Bombay") and dragging a few dozen floats down the street. more ›

So the holidays have found you waxing nostalgic, and - What’s that? Missing your family? Yes, it’s that time of year when, despite their collective freakishness (they so don’t get us), we find ourselves actually longing for some quality time with our nearest and dearest. more ›