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The Goo Goo Dolls is back to playing shows for summer on the band’s Long Way Home tour with Phillip Phillips. The trio will stop in Chicago July 24 at the Huntington Bank Pavilion, 1300 S. Lynn White Drive.

Goo Goo Dolls on a ‘Long Way Home’ with new tour, EP

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli
July 22, 2017
Spudnick Press Founder and Executive Director Angee Lennard talked about how the Spudnick Press is turning 10 years old soon—sooner than she thought. 

Spudnik presses on after 10 years

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli
May 8, 2017
Actor Josh Brener, who plays Big Head on HBO’s “Silicon Valley,” said he is lucky to play the “wide-eyed confused dumb-dumb.”

‘Silicon Valley’s’ Big Head isn’t as dumb as he seems—at least actor Josh Brener isn’t

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli
May 5, 2017
Camillo Villa, head chef at The Polenta Bar.

Authentic Italian polenta meets American fast dining

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli
May 1, 2017
Polenta con salsiccia alla diavola  

REVIEW: Travel to Italy through quality polenta dishes

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli
May 1, 2017
R&B soul and electric musician JMSN will be performing in Chicago May 21 at Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake St., showcasing his new album that he calls his rawest work

JMSN drops ‘Whatever Makes U Happy’ on his own label

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli
May 1, 2017
A scene from the graphic novel depicting 1928 Chicago. 

Graphic novel to open up imagination about civic, urban engagement

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli
April 24, 2017
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Chechnya gay camp cannot be tolerated in 2017

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli
April 24, 2017
“S-Town” composer and musician Daniel Hart combines classical violin with  hip-hop in the podcast soundtrack. He lives in Los Angeles  and his band Dark Rooms is working on its second album.

‘S-Town’ original score shines behind narrative

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli
April 17, 2017
To cry or not to cry

To cry or not to cry: Women showing emotion in workforce slowly changing gender stereotypes

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli
April 17, 2017
Washington, DC - May 03, 2016: Linda Holmes CREDIT: Matt Roth

NPR’s ‘Pop Culture’ podcast slated to debut Chicago live performance

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli
April 10, 2017
Kris Allen is opening up with his new album Letting You In, a more personal look into his experiences. Allen is set to play a sold-out show April 14 at Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave.

Forever heartthrob Kris Allen is ‘Letting You In’

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli
April 10, 2017
National Robotics Week, April 8–15, takes robotic inventions and discussions on the future of robots all over the country, including Chicago. McCormick Place will host the Automate conference April 3–6 and the Museum of Science and Industry will host robotic-themed events April 8–9 and 14–15.

Robots are coming—but to help, not take over

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli
April 3, 2017
Elizabeth created a themed menu from "Game of Thrones" in 2015 and chef Iliana Regan is making another GOT spring menu for April.

Pop culture meets foodies in new ‘Stranger Things’ menu

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli
April 3, 2017
Imagined Interiors ce;ebrats the details of TV and film characters, like this quilt of Barb's in their imagined room of hers. 

Artists time travel to the ‘80s with ‘Imagined Interiors’

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli
March 27, 2017
Shirts off for (some of) The Walters!

REVIEW: The Orwells, The Walters shake it down at home show on US tour kickoff (PHOTOS)

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli
March 17, 2017
Charlotte Brimner, singer of the Scottish band Be Charlotte, plays SXSW this year March 14 and March 17. 

SXSW highlight: Scotland artist Be Charlotte re-‘Discovers’ Austin for South by Southwest

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli
March 17, 2017
Christopher Wayne and Mike Tyler, co-stars of "Naked Magicians" are changing the way magic is done and exposing the naughty side of everyone through magic.

REVIEW: ‘Naked Magicians’ shower Chicago with horny magic

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli
March 15, 2017
Alex Lahey, an indie pop-rock musician from Australia who opened for Tegan and Sara, is starting her own tour in the U.S., beginning with SXSW in Austin, Texas March 16–17.  

Alex Lahey ready to hit US with SXSW debut

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli
March 13, 2017
Christopher Wayne and Mike Tyler, co-stars of "Naked Magicians" are changing the way magic is done and exposing the naughty side of everyone through magic.

Sexy magic, naked bodies, Aussie accent: ‘Naked Magicians’ strip for ChicAHgo

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli
March 13, 2017
Chap Chae from Amitabul at 6207 N Milwaukee Ave. in Jefferson Park.

The ethnic side of veganism: Chicago offers so many meatless choices, you’ll never get bored

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli
March 3, 2017
Northwestern professors discussed Hamilton the musical's influence in the classroom and how the musical has changed—and challenged—historians and college classes Feb. 21 at the Newberry Library on 60 W. Walton Street.

Professors talk ‘What Comes Next?’ in ‘Hamilton’s’ impact

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli
February 27, 2017
Sinkane, Sudanese-American singer Ahmed Gallab, released his latest album "Life & Livin’ It" Feb. 10 and will play Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave. Feb. 23.

Sinkane returns to Chicago with new album ‘Life & Livin’ It’

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli
February 20, 2017
Amadeo Fusca, actor and comedian, is pleased to come to Chicago to perform his one-man comedy show “Men Are From Mars—Women Are From Venus Live!"

Comedian performs anniversary show in Chi-Town

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli
February 20, 2017
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Mowing the lawn? STD study might want you to reconsider

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli
February 13, 2017

Getting it on, wherever you are

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli
February 13, 2017
Vibrate for women’s rights

Vibrate for women’s rights

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli
February 13, 2017
“Now when I see teenagers, they directly associate graffiti with some way of money making,” said Miguel Aguilar (pictured), community educator and graffiti artist who teaches graffiti to high schoolers.

Pilsen graffitist paints arts education as opportunity

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli
February 6, 2017
Gwendolyn Brooks

Centennial celebrates renowned Chicago poet

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli
January 30, 2017
New York rocker boys Public Access T.V. is hitting Schubas Tavern, 3159 N. Southport Ave., Jan. 26 as part of its Never Enough headlining tour and debut album. 

‘Never Enough’ touring for New York boys Public Access T.V.

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli
January 23, 2017
Poet T Clutch Fleischmann shares a piece they wrote post about gender identity and striving for commonality among differences at Open Books in the West Loop Jan. 15.

Writers in Trump’s America: Creatives mobilize to protect First Amendment rights

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli
January 23, 2017
Tana Edmonson smiles as she tells her story of her criminal conviction and how she has grown into the person she is today with the help of Felony Franks.

Past is not present: unconventional re–entry programs fight recidivism

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli
December 12, 2016
Michael Sullivan, the cinematographer and one-half of On The Real Film.

Local documentary web series gives voice to arts community post-election

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli
December 5, 2016
American Wrestlers started its nationwide tour Nov. 30 for its album Goodbye Terrible Youth and is set to play Dec. 11 at Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Ave., with Chicago bands VARSITY and Laverne. 

American Wrestlers say ‘Hello, Dear’ to nationwide tour

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli
December 5, 2016
 Christopher the Conquered is scheduled to perform at The Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave., June 16 to support his first full-length album

Christopher ‘Conquered’ first full-length album

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli
May 9, 2016
Jeroen Smeets, founder of The Jaunt, posing with portrait piece being displayed at the Vertical Gallery. 

Traveling art project inspires artists

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli, Arts & Culture Reporter
September 8, 2015
Mary-Arrchie Theatre to say goodbye after three decades

Mary-Arrchie Theatre to say goodbye after three decades

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli, Arts & Culture Reporter
September 8, 2015
Protest

Residents protest potential statewide budget cuts

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli
July 3, 2015
Robert Blagojevich

Robert Blagojevich speaks out at Columbia

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli
June 16, 2015
Wicker Park’s iconic record store, Reckless Records, opened up shop at a new, spacious storefront on April 16.

Reckless Records finds new home in spacious storefront

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli
May 4, 2015
James Shoberg’s “Alice’s Adventures in ‘Wonderland” is a twisted, adult adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s work of the same name.

Lewis Carroll’s ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ comes of age

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli
April 6, 2015
The world’s only button museum, the Busy Beaver, 3279 W. Armitage Ave., founded by siblings Joel and Christen Carter, has outgrown its location in Logan Square.

Chicago button museum expands

By Ariel Parrella-Aureli
February 23, 2015
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