Book Review: “Chicago Stories: 40 Dramatic Fictions” by Michael Czyzniejewski

His surname is unpronounceable, but his writing enables a Chicago grammar you won’t get from anywhere…

Novalima: The Musical Mark of Fire

Talking with Grimaldo del Solar about the sources of Novalima’s Afroperuvian Electronica

El Machete: Healthcare for All

El Machete Illustrated: Cutting Through the Bullshit is a weekly series by political cartoonist Eric J.…

Artist Profile: Chris Silva

The ceremonial encomium encoded within this text speaks to Chris Silva’s ability to compose as we…

Fat & Happy: Green Chili and Cream Cheese Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Armed with cream cheese and remnants of a pumpernickel snack loaf, simple grilled cheese sandwiches were…

Simple Syrup Infusions: Basil and Lavender

This is the age of centrifuges in the kitchens and mixologists replacing bartenders. For those at…

Artist Profile: Cayetano Valenzuela

Fresh off his Chicago debut at OhNo!Doom, Cayetano chats with us about pop surrealism, the benefits…

A first-timer’s recap of Chicago’s Pride Parade 2012

Gozamos took to a float and marching this year. Corey shares and overshares her experience as…

Interview: Cándido Tirado, Puerto Rican Playwright

His journey in life and to the play, Fish Men.