Eclipse Theater ends its season of William Inge with perhaps the playwright’s barest and most personal work; a rework of his first professional play with autobiographical overtones. The Dark at the Top of the Stairs opens in tension and exists in struggle. It’s also a journey into the unknown that’s familiar to everyone; making it …
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Convergence in the world of dance can be rare. This past weekend’s summit at the Auditorium Theater brought together three quite different dance companies and shed new light on what contemporary dance looks like in an age glistening with technology. Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, the oldest and most traditionally grounded company of the three; …
At seven years old this coming December, Goosefoot; that oasis of fine dining on Lawrence Avenue, has the feel of a well established and confident veteran. The spirit and energy driving the restaurant remains unchanged. Thanks to the combined vision of super chef Chris Nugent and his imminently versatile wife, Nina; the restaurant continues to …
For those who have an inkling of the progressive and liberated world of improvisational dance, last weekend’s Relations performance on the Museum of Contemporary Art’s Neeson stage must have seemed momentous. Three marvels of the technique would be sharing a dance floor for the first time. For those who have an appreciation of dance …
In a city of millions, holiday traditions can come in lots of flavors and formats. And for the past quarter century, the story of how Halloween Town’s Pumpkin King tried to steal Christmas from Santa has become a cherished staple all over the world, including our dense and complex city of wonder here in Chicago. …
Listening to Tooma Abts in interviews, you’re struck by the calm of her presence. A German expat living in London, her English is excellent and her speech exceptionally articulate as she explains her approach to her art. Using words like “mood” and “feeling” and explaining the near spiritual dialog she undergoes with each piece, Abts …