Young poets and storytellers compete this week at the Louder Than a Bomb festival. We talk to the co-founder of the fest and one of its stars.
Cultural Connections
Harmonica wizard Howard Levy joins us with a performance and tells us about reuniting with Bela Fleck & The Flecktones.
The Field Museum has a new exhibit, giving visitors a chance to see mummies that have not been viewed by the public for over 100 years. We get a behind-the-scenes look at the exhibit.
It's a big year for Chicago's Joffrey Ballet. We hear all about it from the artistic director, and a visiting guest from the Royal Ballet in London.
Jane Addams and her fellow reformers understood the social value of art and its ability to break down barriers and uplift people. Find out how Jane Addams' Hull House was an incubator for early Chicago artists.
The daughter of a high-ranking Chinese government official has written an autobiography about her family's struggle for survival during the Cultural Revolution. Her story has now been made into a documentary. We talk with Chicagoan Jian Ping.
A veteran of Chicago’s improv scene tries a new venture: a comedy series for the web. We talk with comedian David Pasquesi.
Marimba music fills a South Side church and creates opportunities for young musicians. We have the story.
What happens when you mix puppets and opera? We go behind the scenes at one of the most technically sophisticated puppet shows in the country. Jay Shefsky has the story.
The Legacy of Maurice Lenell Cookies Lives On
Nearly 75 years later, the legacy of Chicago favorite -- Maurice Lenell cookies -- lives on. Ash-har Quraishi reports.
A song-and-dance number on how miserable it is to be a Cubs fan? Sounds like the work of The Second City! We find out about its latest show, The Second City's History of Chicago, and its brand new comedy club.
Chicago's Deeply Rooted Dance Theater will celebrate its 15th anniversary season finale performance on Friday at the Harris Theater. We learn what's in store from the artistic director Gary Abbott.
The Tiffany glass and marble ceilings in a fireproof mansion are decked out for the holidays. Geoffrey Baer rounds up some seasonal offerings of art, culture and fun.
The genius of Jackie Wilson is resurrected at the new home of Black Ensemble Theater. We hear from the founder of the theater about 35 years of performances -- and building for the future.
A giant of modern dance explores the legacy of Abraham Lincoln. Bill T. Jones talks about the most ambitious undertaking of his distinguished career.
A largely forgotten chapter in American entertainment comes back to life this weekend when a musical revue about Black Vaudeville hits the stage. We have a live performance in our studio.
