Royal treasures of the Indian maharajas. We preview the new exhibition at the Field Museum.
Cultural Connections
Things are looking up for the arts in Hyde Park. We tour the new Logan Center for the Arts on the University of Chicago campus, and speak with the architects.
An irreverent and entertaining look at the U.S. Presidents -- all 44 of them.
On its 125th anniversary, we take you inside a very special exhibit at the Newberry Library showcasing 125 of its most prized possessions.
One of the foremost oboe players on the planet joins us. Alex Klein tells us what brings him to Chicago from Brazil -- and how he manages the affliction that threatened his career.
A new art expo sets sail at Navy Pier. We hear from the director on why this fair has the art world buzzing.
Fashion at the Field Museum. We join designer Maria Pinto as she digs deep into the museum's collection for an exhibit about cross-cultural clothing.
A new exhibit charts the influence of all-star Latino recording artists on American popular music. We get an inside look.
Tony and Pulitzer prize-winning actor and playwright, Tracy Letts, talks about opening a hit Steppenwolf production on Broadway -- and upcoming film adaptations of his plays.
Filmmaker Xan Aranda discusses her new documentary about musician and Chicago native Andrew Bird.
Meet a master of Chicago boogie-woogie blues. Piano man Erwin Helfer pounds the keys and provides a lesson in local music history.
A Sneak Peek at This Year's Fest
A pair of Chicago bands prepare for the spotlight at the Pitchfork Music Festival. We visit them in rehearsal to find out what they're all about.
A gospel musical celebrates 10 years on stage. We talk with the Chicago author whose book about elaborate church hats inspired the show.
Chicago Magazine editor Emmet Sullivan joins us with his picks for summer's best festivals.
Chicago's Museum of Broadcast Communications has a new home. We speak with founder Bruce DuMont.
