Lincoln Hall, the new music venue from the Brothers Schuba, is already amassing itself a nice looking calendar and they haven't even opened yet. It's the solid mix of national and local talent we've come to expect at sister venue Schuba's. And while Mike Doughty technically christens the venue on Friday with a sold out show, the official "Grand Opening" party doesn't happen until Sunday, October 25; indie rockers Ted Leo + Pharmacists headline with support from The Jai-Alai Savant. It's a solid lineup and we're pretty anxious to check out the space ourselves. Tickets go on sale this Friday at noon, so be sure to get your clickin' finger ready. more ›

All year we’ve been hearing the hype and the promises. This week, two Chicago cultural institutions invite the public to see the results of their high profile face lifts. The venue once known as the Chicago Historical Society regularly provided modest, helpful insights into local and regional history. Now it’s been renovated and renamed the Chicago History Museum, sporting 16,000 shiny new square feet for robust programming, heeding Burnham’s command to “Make no small plans.”... more ›

The Chicago Fire comes home for the first time during the 2006 campaign after a rough nine game road trip. While they were gone their Bridgeview Stadium received a new name. After months of speculation the Chicago Fire announced deal with Toyota to name the stadium Toyota Park. The Fire have lost their last two matches and are badly in need of a win. The Fire take on the New England Revolution this Sunday at... more ›

The owners of Salud and Cans are opening a new club called "Four" in the space where BigWig used to be. Four is appropriately named, since it is open late - til 4am, at least. They've actually been around for a couple weeks, but this weekend, Thursday, January 20 - Saturday, January 22 is their official Grand Opening. more ›