A madman's fantasies are brought to life in a dance by an acclaimed Russian ballet company. When Geoffrey Baer gives us a round-up of Cultural Connections happening in Chicago, we hear about the dance, the Chicago Improv Fest and an art show.

• More on the Story: Information on the events
• "Luminous Ground"
• Eifman Ballet's "Don Quixote"
• Earth Day at the Chicago Children's Museum