The Second City King of Chicago comedy. Actors may come and go (usually to Saturday Night Live), but Second City forges on regardless, just like it’s done for the last forty-odd years. Though Second City’s revues are rarely straight-up improv-instead using scripts generated from improv-the spontaneous nature of the theatre still drives the jokes home and keeps fans filling up the seats. Tourist attraction, local favorite and, at this point, a finely tuned machine.
Chicago Social: Sam Cushing Takes the Windy City into the Influencer Realm Starting out on Instagram when he was living abroad in South America a scant three years ago, Cushing has expanded his range to YouTube with videos that discuss his experiences and offer advice on everything from exercise routines to travel.
Today in the Culture: March 30, 2021 | Bookstore sues Amazon | Arts Alliance petitions the city FOOD & DRINK Who is that masked Manny? Manny's Cafeteria and Delicatessen will give away free food today, ending at 1,000 sandwiches or the first customer who comes in without being properly masked. Rocking the IPA Two Brothers brewing is leaning into its historical music affinities for the launch of its new beer, Amplifier IPA, describing it as "big,…
