Stories
The plan is now to reopen the auditorium in the fall of 2022, about 1-1/2 years ahead of the original schedule.
Michael San Gabino | November 8, 2016
Stephen Raskauskas | November 4, 2016
Becky Nystedt | March 22, 2019
If given the task to assemble a collection of music that reflects humanity, what would you choose? This assignment was given to a group of astronomers, science writers, designers, and engineers. Their solution? The Voyager Golden Record: a collection of images, sounds, greetings, and a diverse array of music. Astrophysicist and Cornell University professor Carl Sagan led the Voyager Golden ...
Lisa Flynn | March 21, 2019
One of film’s first superstars, Charlie Chaplin was an innovator in virtually every aspect of filmmaking. With his iconic character the Tramp, he created an ‘everyman’ who remains loved by audiences around the world to this day. Chaplin also wrote and directed most of his movies, and, even though he wasn’t always credited, he composed nearly all of the music as well.
Playlists
Stephen Raskauskas | October 27, 2016
Joan Baez has always said she is an activist first and an artist second. At 75 years old, her priorities have not changed. This fall, Baez is on a tour of major cities throughout the United States to, in part, raise awareness about the nation’s criminal justice system.
David Polk | October 27, 2016
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association announced the results from the 2015-2016 fiscal year at its Annual Meeting, which took place October 26, 2016 at Symphony Center. The organization posted a deficit of $1.1 million, though ticket sales for the CSO Main series hit record highs. The CSOA reported that overall ticket sales were down slightly to $22.2 million from last ...
Carl Grapentine | October 26, 2016
Got baseball on the brain? You’re definitely not alone! Here are some tunes you can enjoy in between innings this baseball season.