Historic clocks from around the world and brilliant stained glass windows fill a new museum in Evanston. We go for a look.
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Hebru Brantley’s New Art Show Takes Flight in Elmhurst
His artwork is in the collections of George Lucas, Jay-Z and Mayor Rahm Emanuel. We get a preview of the show “Hebru Brantley: Forced Field” at the Elmhurst Art Museum.
Chicago’s MacArthur Fellows on Joining the ‘Genius’ Club
Two of the 24 professionals named 2017 MacArthur Foundation fellows are from Chicago. We speak with Dawoud Bey and Rami Nashashibi.
Grammy-Winning Vocalist Catherine Russell Reflects on Musical Memories
As one of the most celebrated jazz vocalists of today, she has worked with David Bowie, Steely Dan and Wynton Marsalis. Catherine Russell joins us in conversation and performance.
Bill Graham, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Pioneer Who Escaped Nazi Germany
He helped to define rock ‘n’ roll in the 1960s—and his life was a forged as a child in Nazi Germany. We explore an exhibition about Bill Graham at the Illinois Holocaust Museum.
‘Brown Girls’ Co-Creator Fatimah Asghar Wins Poetry Foundation Award
A web series that debuted in February has already been picked up by HBO. Made in Chicago, it highlights the friendships between young women of color. We talk with the award-winning poet who co-created the series, and an actor from the show.
Block Museum Explores William Blake’s Influence on the Age of Aquarius
A who’s who of great artists and writers of the 20th century was influenced by one who died in semi-obscurity nearly 200 years ago.
Fall Theater Recommendations from Chicago Sun-Times Critic Hedy Weiss
The fall theater season is in full swing. Chicago Sun-Times theater and dance critic Hedy Weiss shares her recommendations at the Court Theatre, Goodman Theatre, Lyric Opera and more.
Shaking Up Shakespeare with All-Female Cast in ‘Taming of the Shrew’
Barbara Gaines, Chicago Shakespeare Theater founder and artistic director, talks about the wild twist on a classic that opens their 31st season.
Anne-Sophie Mutter, Grammy-Winning Violinist, Returns to Chicago
The world-renowned violinist joins us in conversation and performance.
Hebru Brantley’s New Art Show Takes Flight in Elmhurst
His artwork is in the collections of George Lucas, Jay-Z and Mayor Rahm Emanuel. We get a preview of the show “Hebru Brantley: Forced Field” at the Elmhurst Art Museum.
New Mural Brightens Lake Shore Drive Underpass
A look at the creation of the latest mural from the Chicago Public Art Group.
Ragtime Revelations with Reginald Robinson
Thirteen years ago, Chicago native Reginald Robinson was awarded a genius grant from the MacArthur Foundation. He joins us in discussion and performance.
‘Hunting Charlie’ Seeks to Find the Elusive Enemy in the War in Vietnam
Propaganda and political cartoons show different perspectives of Vietnam at the Pritzker Military Museum and Library.
A World of Art This Weekend at Expo Chicago 2017
Contemporary artwork is in the spotlight. We get a behind-the-scenes preview of Expo Chicago, the citywide art show at Navy Pier and other city destinations.
Chicago Shop Plays Key Role in Keeping World’s Ensembles in Tune
Chicago Tonight visits a little shop in Chicago for a look at how to rejuvenate pitched percussion instruments – and gets a history lesson in concert tuning.
Wheaton Military Museum Expands Historic Mission
Marching through 100 years of military history in the newly expanded First Division Museum at Cantigny Park.
Maziar Bahari on Education, Journalism and His Imprisonment in Iran
The international reporter talks about making a movie based on his imprisonment in Iran, and his partnership with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
John Mahoney, Francis Guinan Talk ‘The Rembrandt’ at Steppenwolf
The veteran actors join us to discuss a new show opening Sept. 7 at Steppenwolf Theatre.
A Fresh Look at the Colossal Photography Archive at Columbia College
Curators and students at Columbia College Chicago have devised a way to get viewers to reimagine the meaning of a photograph.
Guitar Artistry from Local Masters Fareed Haque and Goran Ivanovic
Two of Chicago’s most celebrated guitar players join us in conversation and performance.
The Spectacular Art World of Takashi Murakami
The MCA celebrates its 50th anniversary with an exhibition by a colorful contemporary artist.
Meet the Athletic Artists Behind Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Luzia’
Go behind the scenes with the performers of Cirque du Soleil as they prepared for their latest show in Chicago.
Violinist Rachel Barton Pine Shares Music with Russian Refugee
The internationally acclaimed violinist from the Chicago area and Russian violinist Artem Kolesov join us in conversation and performance.
New Mural Brightens Lake Shore Drive Underpass
A look at the creation of the latest mural from the Chicago Public Art Group.
Bill Graham, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Pioneer Who Escaped Nazi Germany
He helped to define rock ‘n’ roll in the 1960s—and his life was a forged as a child in Nazi Germany. We explore an exhibition about Bill Graham at the Illinois Holocaust Museum.
