Mearsheimer Discusses Book at Sem Co-op

By Alexia Bacigalupi, Arts Editor / November 14, 2018

Mearsheimer discussed his latest book, "The Great Delusion," with fellow political science professor Jennifer Pitts.

A Curious Incident at the Steppenwolf

By Alexia Bacigalupi, Arts Editor / October 8, 2018

Endearing and skillfully-acted, the Steppenwolf’s production of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” is a thoughtful adaptation of the acclaimed novel.

Portugal. The Man. The Band.

By Alexia Bacigalupi, Arts Editor / February 19, 2018

Portugal. The Man drew an eclectic crowd to the Aragon Ballroom for their latest crossover album "Woodstock."

Joffrey Explores the Boundaries of Ballet

By Alexia Bacigalupi, Arts Editor / February 12, 2018

The Joffrey's winter showcased works by George Balanchine, Nicholas Blanc, and others.

Obamas Return to Chicago for Star-Studded Concert

By May Huang and Alexia Bacigalupi / November 6, 2017

“The question isn’t why would we be here in Chicago on the South Side, but why not?” -Michelle Obama

“Start:” Kick-starts Student Art in Hyde Park

By Alexia Bacigalupi, Arts Editor / April 27, 2017

For the first—but hopefully not the last—time, "Start:" showcased student art for sale at a pop-up show in Harper Court.

Voices in Your Head Sings Outside the Cube

By May Huang and Alexia Bacigalupi / April 17, 2017

The Maroon sat down with the voices stuck in everyone's head.

Voices in Your Head Sings Outside the Cube

By May Huang and Alexia Bacigalupi / April 17, 2017

The Maroon sat down with the voices stuck in everyone's head.

Fans Flip Out Over Eclectic Twenty One Pilots Show

By Alexia Bacigalupi, Arts Editor / January 30, 2017

Twenty One Pilots brought backflips and "Blurryface" to Chicago last weekend.

“La La Land” Taps Into Nostalgia on the 405

By Alexia Bacigalupi / January 9, 2017

Over the top but deliciously earnest, "La La Land" explores how one can balance love and the pursuit of art, if at all.

MCA Panel Discusses Black Identity, Beyoncé, and Beyond

By Alexia Bacigalupi / October 10, 2016

“Why is it that black American culture has never put itself forward as a currency, as having value?"

SAIC Fashion Showcase Immerses Viewers in Nature

By Alexia Bacigalupi / May 19, 2016

A collection that at a distance looked like red, white, and black Power Ranger suits turned out to be cut up and repurposed sneakers forming a muzzle and handbag, perhaps addressing the noxious and overpowering consumerism rampant in modern society. .

RBIM’s CONTINUUM Offers Continuous Enthusiasm

By Alexia Bacigalupi / May 12, 2016

"The energy among the dancers was high as they twisted onstage in coordinated jumps, head tosses, and complex formations."

B.A. Performance Weaves Tail of Chinese Legend and Identity

By Alexia Bacigalupi / April 14, 2016

"Directing a performance of physical and emotional flexibility, Mao explored coming to terms with a complex personal identity and finding one’s voice in it."

MasterChef Judge Serves Masterclass in Fine Dining at Graham Elliot Bistro

By Alexia Bacigalupi / March 3, 2016

"The West Loop Bistro... is a more low-key affair, pairing innovative takes on American classics in an accessible way."

Sem Co-Op Gets to the Heart of de Kerangal’s Newest Novel

By Alexia Bacigalupi / February 25, 2016

“Manipulating language is manipulating time. Break a sentence and there is a hole of memory...”

UBallet’s Giselle Dances Through Heartbreak

By Alexia Bacigalupi / February 8, 2016

"The group is committed to its dual mandate of both performing ballet and introducing it to first-time audiences and dancers."

UChicago Maya’s Kaleidoscope Dazzles in Theater West

By Alexia Bacigalupi / January 18, 2016

"The mood changed immediately: the music became tense, the motions sharp and writhing, the costumes fitted and metallic."

Danger, desperation and desire: a fresh take on Macbeth

By Alexia Bacigalupi / January 8, 2016

"Blunt and hypnotic, Kurzel’s Macbeth delivers a one-two punch to the solar plexus."

Not shaken and hardly stirred: a Spectre of the original series

By Alexia Bacigalupi / November 12, 2015

It begins as they all do: throngs of people in the streets of an exotic city. Dressed in somber black suits and frilly white dresses, they flood the wide boulevards of Mexico City. Their faces are obscured under mocking skeleton masks and intricately painted sugar skull designs, traditional costumes of Day of the Dead celebrations....

Full Disclosure, DJ set at Navy Pier refused to Settle for the expected

By Alexia Bacigalupi / October 19, 2015

“...the beats were bulkier, and there was more urgency and edge...”