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First Look review: “Van Gogh’s Bedrooms” at the Art Institute is a touching tribute to a beloved artist’s search for home
What I loved about this exhibit is that it is so surprising, playful and tactile. ... never have I been so moved by an exhibit. -
Shop Around the Corner: Equal parts accessory store and art studio, One Strange Bird is a unique Wicker Park destination
One Strange Bird has grown into two studios and hosts myriad classes and camps for kids and grownups alike. -
First Look review: The lively, colorful production of “42nd Street” brings much-needed spring flair to the Cadillac Palace Theatre
The show is a celebration of the pure appreciation of talent and youth: cheery, charming, bright and sometimes even self-deprecating -
The Local Corner: Exploring the Armitage and Halsted intersection in Chicago’s Lincoln Park
The Local Corner: Exploring the Armitage and Halsted intersection in Chicago’s Lincoln Park -
First Look review: “Vamp” combines BYOB, music and improv for late-night comedic relief
It’s pretty terrifying to trust comedians with your phone, but the cast of Vamp made it hilarious -
First Look review: Steppenwolf’s “The Flick” succeeds with quiet introspection and questions raised in relationship to film, art and life
The Flick makes you and its characters openly question the blurring of life and the movies. -
First Look review: Marc Salem’s “Mind Over Chicago” is the psychology, cold readings and nonverbal communication behind the magic
A frenetic energy pulses through the audience when Salem selects his next victim, which could be enriching to some viewers but nerve-wracking for others. -
Ten for 10: Spotlighting a variety of neighborhood food spots for $10 or less
Set out on a culinary adventure at this family-owned spot, where your dollar goes amazingly far with a vast Vietnamese menu of flavorful pho. -
Brunch bunch: A close-up look at a trio of favorite north-side brunch spots
Kanela's entrees, created by executive chef Don Penza, are delightfully varied, beautifully plated and huge. -
Chicago Insider: Etienne Padin on Bom Bolla’s tapas, Myopic Books and relaxing at Red Square
Chicago Insider: Etienne Padin on tapas at Bom Bolla, getting lost in Myopic Books and relaxing at Red Square
