Miriam Di Nunzio
Chicago Sun-Times
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‘I found my place’: Chicago embraced Jimmy Buffett long before ‘Margaritaville’
As a regular at the Belmont Avenue folk club Quiet Knight, Buffett became a friend and collaborator with Chicago favorite Steve Goodman. → Read More
Steppenwolf Theatre announces staff cuts in the wake of falling revenue, drop in attendance
The iconic Chicago theater company is the latest of many arts outlets dealing with fallout from the pandemic. → Read More
‘Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil’ musical set for Goodman Theater world premiere
The stage musical, set for the summer of 2024, will feature a book by Taylor Mac, directed by Rob Ashford. → Read More
Chicago-area Christkindlmarkets to open Nov. 17
The beloved holiday shopping markets will return to Daley Plaza, Gallagher Way and to Aurora’s RiverEdge Park. → Read More
Goodman, Paramount theaters lead 2023 Jeff Awards nominations
The 55th anniversary edition of the Equity Jeff Awards presentation will take place in the fall. → Read More
Alison Victoria’s dream home comes true on ‘Windy City Rehab’
The Chicago-based designer revealed her new home/office dwelling during the finale of a three-part HGTV series. → Read More
‘Windy City Rehab’ craftsman Ari Smejkal announces retirement
The news was revealed on Tuesday’s episode of ”Windy City Rehab: Alison’s Dream Home.” → Read More
Alison Victoria begins work on ‘sexiest home ever’ — her own
The HGTV star debuted ”Windy City Rehab: Alison’s Dream Home” on Tuesday night in which she’s designing her new mixed-use Chicago dwelling. → Read More
Tony Bennett left his heart in Chicago, too
Mention Chicago during the course of a conversation (or two or three) with Bennett, and his seemingly omnipresent smile would grow even larger. His love for the Windy City ran deep. → Read More
Ruidofest 2023 set for new location in 2-day event; lineup revealed
Kali Uchis, Juanes are among the artists slated for the festival, taking place this year at the Chicagoland Fairgrounds. → Read More
Bob Odenkirk joining ‘The Bear’: REPORT
Odenkirk arrives fresh from his run as the iconic Jimmy McGill/Saul Goodman from “Breaking Bad” and spinoff “Better Call Saul.” → Read More
Chance the Rapper set for United Center concert celebrating 10-year anniversary of ‘Acid Rap’
The UC concert marks his first time back at the Near West Side venue since 2019. → Read More
avery r. young named first-ever Chicago Poet Laureate
The appointment of the award-winning composer, teacher, visual artist and producer was announced Monday by city officials. → Read More
The Joffrey Ballet, a Selena tribute concert and ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ among the summer fun planned for Millennium Park
In addition to the previously announced Chicago Gospel Festival, Chicago Blues Festival and Chicago Jazz Festival, everything from ballet to Broadway will be featured in a series of free programming in the park. → Read More
Actors’ Equity signals possible strike with ‘Jagged Little Pill’ leafleting
The union representing professional actors and stage managers across the country are calling attention to a possible strike that would affect all Equity Broadway touring productions currently on the road. → Read More
Steppenwolf’s 2023-2024 season will see the return of Laurie Metcalf, Jon Michael Hill
Metcalf is slated to star in a yet-to-be-titled work by playwright Samuel D. Hunter, who also penned the screenplay for the Oscar-winning film “The Whale.” → Read More
Picture it: ‘Golden Girls’ pop-up latest pop culture-themed eatery opening in Chicago
This one is an homage to the iconic 1980s television world made famous by Blanche, Rose, Dorothy and Sophia on the hit TV series. → Read More
Barbie pop-up restaurant heading to Chicago
The decor is “cool beach vibe” and the eatery will include plenty of “signature moments” — such as life-sized Barbie box — for selfies. → Read More
Chicago Gospel Music Festival 2023 lineup announced; Tye Tribbett to headline
The free festival on at the Pritzker Pavilion will be hosted by WGRB-AM Inspiration 1390 personalities Sonya Blakey, DeAndre Patterson and Candace McCollum. → Read More
Chicago Blues Festival lineup announced; Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials, Los Lobos among artists on tap
More than 250 artists and 45 performances are scheduled across three stages in Millennium Park. → Read More