This Thursday, The Glass Experience opens at the Museum of Science and Industry. We are super excited to see work by artisans like Dale Chihuly and Tiffany, among others, and maybe Benjy can go pant at the pieces by Frank Lloyd Wright. Glass pieces from renowned schools and studios from around the world will also be on display. more ›

, and no doubt people all over the city are mispronouncing things in his honor. more ›

Let's start with a tough question: Who is Chicago's greatest filmmaker? When it comes to experimental film some might advocate for James Fotopoulos, whose output is both prodigious and relentlessly probing. When it comes to documentaries, Steve James is more than formidable. And on the narrative end of things although neither Andrew Davis nor John Landis quite make the grade, they've both had their moments. We would argue that the title should go to Tom... more ›

As we posted earlier this summer there's quite a hidden history of tiki in the Chicagoland area that's been all but forgotten, which is why local author James Teitelbaum's research is so valuable. His book Tiki Road Trip chronicled his coast-to-coast quest for the best in tiki, both modern and vintage. It was so successful that earlier this year he published a new edition. This Thursday he'll be in town for a reading and... more ›

May Or May Not have long been friends with (and admired by) Chicagoist. They graced our first CTRL-ALT-ROCK with their uptempo pop and have been enrapturing packed rooms and growing crowds ever since. This Thursday we're proud to be sponsoring their show at Metro, where they'll be playing alongside three other solid local acts, Dialogue, Sleep Out, and Rollo Tomasi. We'll be saying more about the show itself on Thursday, but we wanted to give... more ›

No, "Chicago Treasures" is not a citywide treasure hunt. It’s a lecture series — spawned by the Chicago History Museum and hosted by "Eight Forty-Eight"s Steve Edwards — that brings together two influential Chicagoans for a conversation centered on a single theme. This Thursday’s segment will pair local chef Rick Bayless with Rafael Pulido, aka “El Pistolero,” a Spanish language radio personality, for a discussion about the deepening connections between Mexico and Chicago. Bayless is... more ›

This Thursday there's a great benefit going on where you can help some kids who need help dearly while you enjoy some live music, great hors d'oeuvres, drinks and an auction. Plus Barack Obama is the honorary chair, if you've ever wanted to see and hear him speak up close. The benefit is the second annual "Reality of Hope" fundraiser to benefit international HIV-exposed children orphaned by AIDS. All of the proceeds benefit Chances by... more ›

Lots of news at The Field Museum these days! From the selling of Indian art, to the preservation of Iraqi artifacts, to a new Incas exhibit, to a party: we've got it all summarized here. more ›