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Review: Gogol Bordello’s message of why immigrants matter has never been stronger
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (476+ words) Eugene Hutz (from left), Gil Alexandre and Erica Mancini of Gogol Bordello play to a sold-out crowd Tuesday at Concord Music Hall, 2047 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Logan Square. The concert took place on the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine,…...
Review: Rivendell's 'Pivot' takes audiences on a darkly funny, 100-minute thrill ride
10+ hour, 19+ min ago (567+ words) I'm a fan of dark comedies. Especially when they deliver an unexpected twist. In the world premiere play "Pivot" at Rivendell Theatre, penned by Jeff Award-winning playwright Alex Lubischer and directed by Rivendell ensemble member Hallie Gordon, that twist comes…...
19 things to do in Chicago Feb. 26-March 4
10+ hour, 19+ min ago (231+ words) Tyler Fauntleroy stars in the titular role in "Hamilton," which returns to Chicago for an eight-week run starting March 4. Mark Howard, Chelsea Hoy and Stephanie Martinez's "The Sash" is part of Trinity Irish Dance Company's show at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at The…...
Chicago chefs Beverly Kim and Diana Dávila to compete for staggering $1 million on Padma Lakshmi’s new “America’s Culinary Cup”
15+ hour, 19+ min ago (21+ words) Chicago chefs compete on new Padma Lakshmi show "America's Culinary Cup'Chicago Sun-Times Why are we asking for donations?...
An architecturally important West Side church gets blessed by the National Trust
20+ hour, 34+ min ago (20+ words) An architecturally important West Side church gets blessed by the National Trust'Chicago Sun-Times Why are we asking for donations?...
Singer-songwriter BJRNCK prepares for homecoming show: ‘What would Beyonce do if she performed at Schubas?’
1+ day, 47+ min ago (512+ words) After years of releasing singles and collaborating with stars like Saba, HappyBirthdayCalvin, Chloe, Omarion and Babyface, singer-songwriter BJRNCK released her debut album, "A Girl Like Me," in October. There's a new generation of songstresses emerging from the rich R&B…...
Andrew Bird will make his CSO debut this fall
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (317+ words) Andrew Bird will make his debut with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra this fall to mark the anniversary of his acclaimed album "The Mysterious Production of Eggs." Andrew Bird, the multi-instrumentalist indie artist from the northern suburbs, will make his debut…...
WGN TV lays off 8-9 on-air talents Monday in major shake-up
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (175+ words) Newsrooms at Chicago TV stations are buzzing after hearing about a round of layoffs at WGN that affected several on-air talents, a circumstance that has touched local network affiliates but rarely has hit "Chicago's Very Own." Why are we asking…...
'Abolish ICE' among winners in Chicago's 'You Name a Snowplow' contest
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (161+ words) Snow plows parked outside the Grand Avenue Salt Dome Replacement Facility in the West Town neighborhood. Chicago's snowplows will be named "Abolish ICE" and "Caleb Chilliams" after thousands cast votes in the city's "You Name a Snowplow" contest. On Monday,…...
Wiener's Circle Crossword Pop-Up
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (113+ words) What better way to celebrate Chicago's birthday than with a free hot dog at Chicago's finest, the Wiener's Circle? Find out if you've got that dog in you by completing the Sun-Times' Chicago Mini Crossword in under 90 seconds, while getting…...