The warmth of summer slowly fades, and pumpkin spice begins its annual return as autumn approaches. In Chicago, writers and critics from the Tribune have curated guides for fall arts, entertainment, and dining, covering TV, movies, music, theater, museums, and dance. Movies The fall movie lineup brings noteworthy releases, including Aaron Sorkin’s “The Social Reckoning,” […]
Garry Lee Wright, a versatile radio show host, stand-up comedian, and writer, passed away on August 14 due to heart failure at the age of 74. His daughter Amanda Wright confirmed his passing at her residence in St. Charles. Wright, known in Chicago for his tenure at WGN-AM and earlier roles at WXRT-FM, had been […]
Before Brandon McEachern and his team transformed Broccoli City into a well-known cultural platform, McEachern sought a space where music, entrepreneurship, wellness, and community could coexist. During the era when music discovery happened through blogs like 2DopeBoyz, he noticed a gap. “At the time, I didn’t see anything that actually was geared toward us,” McEachern […]
The shofar, an ancient instrument made from an animal’s horn, plays a central role in the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah. Whether crafted from the curved horn of a ram or the spiral of an African antelope, its sound is distinctive and carries deep spiritual significance. Rabbi Alicia Jo Rabins, a musician from Portland, Oregon, […]
CBS Mornings co-host Gayle King expressed astonishment upon learning that the lone dissenting juror in the Lindsay Clancy trial was purportedly a Black man during a Friday interview. The revelation came from Paula Devlin, one of the jurors who was part of the 11-person majority supporting the verdict that Clancy was not criminally responsible for […]
Modern American life has seen a significant shift towards isolation and dependence on digital technologies. This transition has come at the expense of genuine human interaction. The traditional sense of neighborly connection has undergone dramatic changes. The welcoming front porch, once a symbol of community, has transformed into merely a delivery point for online orders. […]
The end of summer is marked by profound loss. Esteemed individuals we believed would be with us longer have passed. A legendary artist, a feminist leader, and a renowned cultural institution have all left us. Dolly Parton, known to many, touched our lives through entertainment and advocacy. Parton’s portrayal in the 1980 film “9 to […]
Criticism Surrounding St. Paul’s Cathedral Bishop Robert Barron openly criticized London’s St. Paul’s Cathedral for its recent partnership with a nightclub company. The collaboration involves hosting concerts within the cathedral, a move that Barron says diminishes its status as a sacred place. Backlash and Agreement Details The Church of England faces backlash after St. Paul’s […]
The recent removal of Joel Shapiro’s sculpture, Blue, from the Kennedy Center has caused disappointment among art enthusiasts and the general public. Known for its inspiring presence, Blue was a significant piece on the grounds of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The decision to remove the artwork stems from a directive […]
Lonnie G. Bunch III, the first Black secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and a prominent figure in American museum leadership, has announced his intention to retire at the end of 2026. Bunch has led the Smithsonian, the nation’s largest museum complex, for seven years. His departure follows a challenging year marked by increased scrutiny from […]