Deafening shouts of excitement and fervent applause erupted at Biggest Mouth as ANDIE and The Bandits were presented with the giant first prize check of $1,000.
Following 12 diverse performances from student...
In 1974, people who visited Dugan’s Bistro in River North between midnight and 2 a.m. may have been lucky enough to stumble upon the Bearded Lady, stripping down to her one-piece bathing suit with a ...
The SWMRS of punk rock bring the Californian experience to Chicago during North American Berkeley's on Fire tour.
The five-member band––Cole Becker, Max Becker, Joey Armstrong, Seb Mueller and...
As head of admissions at Hillcrest Boarding School, Sherri Mason’s job is to bring more diversity to the predominantly white student population. Her son Charlie dreams of attending Yale, but when he learns his app...
The 51-day war between Gaza and Israel in 2014 left some Palestinians homeless. This is explored in the documentary “Killing Gaza,” playing at this year’s Palestine Film Festival.
The...
Even in black and white, old Hollywood films showcased garments’ lush textures, detailed cuts and simple silhouettes—the hallmarks of ‘30s and ‘40s fashion.
The Chicago History Museum,...
A man named Ahmed immigrates from Egypt and loves the U.S. He works for a Homeland Security detainment facility and is considered the best at his job. One day, rumors begin to brew that put his patrio...
A small wooden room designed to seat no more than 50 people and a rug in place of a stage is where some local artists are getting their start.
Uncommon Ground is a music venue—as well as a roofto...
The “Beach Boys of Little Rock” hit the road for a five-destination mini tour with Brother Moses during the last week of March.
Knox Hamilton, comprised of Boots Copeland, Cobo Copeland, Drew Buf...
