Culture & The Arts
Wondering about Chicago music, festivals, arts, theater and food? WBEZ brings together the best stories about Chicago’s arts and culture scene. Together with our music station, Vocalo 91.1, we explore the stories that make the second city a vibrant world-renowned cultural destination.
When Magic Happens: Cosmetic Enhancements! Better or Botched?
From lip fillers to liposuction, and boob jobs to botches–we’re talking cosmetic procedures, pros and cons, and our takes on the industry.
Jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis pays tribute to Duke Ellington in Chicago
In partnership with the CSO, the trumpeter and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra are performing selected works from Ellington.
Child of ‘Good Times’ creator talks TV show’s legacy, backlash against animated reboot
As we mark 50 years since the 1974 debut of the iconic sitcom, fans respond negatively to the launch of a ‘Good Times’ animated reboot.
Chicago rat hole in Roscoe Village removed by city
The Chicago rat hole in Roscoe Village became a viral phenomenon in January. Officials say the concrete slab was preserved, and its destination is being decided.
Take a Chicago indie bookstore crawl with our transit-friendly guide
The annual event promises discounts, free merchandise and an opportunity for bibliophiles to commune ‘in the wild.’ Here’s our transit-friendly guide to the fun.
Bears to reveal how to pay for $4.7 billion domed lakefront stadium development — and what it will look like
The plans, according to the team, will include “additional green and open space with access to the lakefront for families and fans on the Museum Campus.”
Chicago chefs Beverly Kim and Johnny Clark on the high price of living the dream
Parachute, their beloved dining gem in Avondale, is dead. But the pioneering duo have set their sights on what comes next.
Contemporary dance ‘superwoman’ Kia Smith is bringing her mojo downtown
In seven short years, the savvy South Side dancer-choreographer has commissioned 10 new works and built a contemporary company fit for Chicago’s biggest dance stages.