Helping Local Musicians Survive Venue Closures
The spring and summer concert season and all local music shows have been mostly cancelled. Here’s what you can do to support gigging musicians, and the venues they play at during these difficult times.
31 of the Best Things to Do in Chicago This March
Everyone is a little Irish this month, and there is no shortage of festive events to celebrate. From the dyeing of the Chicago River to events that make you think spring, enjoy all that March has to offer (sunshine and snow included!). Please check each event’s website for the latest updates on COVID-19 closures and cancellations. Events […]
6 Reasons Why You’re Awesome for Giving Your Kids Music Lessons
Don’t think twice about giving your kids the gift of music. Learning music is like a giant party for your kid’s brain, and nearly every part — from the frontal lobes to the brain stem — is invited! Countless studies show kids who take music lessons reap benefits that cross into several developmental areas. And […]
A VIP Look at the 2019 Winnetka Music Festival in 16 Incredible Photos
There’s a new type of music festival slowly but surely taking over the summer festival scene. While mega-fests Coachella, Bonnaroo, and our very own Lollapalooza have always been front and center, the music landscape is seeing a shift. Welcome to the world of boutique music festivals—all the exhilaration of big-name fests on a smaller scale, […]
10 Can’t-Miss Winnetka Music Festival Acts to Catch This Weekend
The Winnetka Music Festival is almost upon us, and while we’re all excited for the various and sundry activities (beachfront yoga and food trucks, anyone?) we know that the main event is obviously the music. ValsList and the Winnetka Music Festival have done a great job of introducing us to stars on the rise over […]
15 Bay Area Musicians to Listen to Right Now
The Bay Area’s obituary as a cultural beacon has been written many times of late. While the underlying issues—gentrification and affordable housing—that spawn these missives are undeniable, it is absurd to suggest that Bay Area culture has gone extinct. The evidence to the contrary is extensive, from doo-wop rocker Shannon Shaw to the hip hop […]
15 Bay Area Musicians to Listen to Right Now
The Bay Area’s obituary as a cultural beacon has been written many times of late. While the underlying issues—gentrification and affordable housing—that spawn these missives are undeniable, it is absurd to suggest that Bay Area culture has gone extinct. The evidence to the contrary is extensive, from doo-wop rocker Shannon Shaw to the hip hop […]
5 Can’t-Miss Chicago Festivals to Put on Your Calendar
From family-friendly music festivals to food fests serving up delicious fare, here are five Chicago area festivals to check out this summer. Pride Month Throughout June This year, Pride Month is jam-packed with nearly a hundred different political, social, and cultural happenings reflecting the important influence of Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community. Chicago’s Boystown was America’s first […]
‘Black Panther’ Star Danai Gurira Talks Growing Up in Zimbabwe, Finding Her Passion, and the Drive to ‘Do More’
If you’ve been keeping tabs on this year’s awards season, leading up to the main event on Feb. 24, the 91st Academy Awards, you’ve probably seen Danai Gurira and her Black Panther co-stars gracing the red carpets and stages of the Golden Globes, and, most recently, the Screen Actor’s Guild Awards, where they took home […]
5 Reasons 'Cruel Intentions: The ‘90s Musical' Will Be Everything to Fans of the Film
“Cruel Intentions,” one of the most beloved teen dramas from the ‘90s, recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. The film seduced a generation and starred some of the most crush-worthy actors of the time: Reese Witherspoon, Ryan Phillippe, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Selma Blair. It was wicked, shocking, and decades later the story about the manipulative world of […]
