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Chappell Roan rocks a full leather wrestler costume for her Lollapalooza performance on Thursday.
Lollapalooza recap: Female pop stars stole the show this year
Shannon Tyler, Summer Editor in Chief • August 8, 2024

Dressed in a pink and blue wrestler’s costume with dramatic face paint, Chappell Roan came out swinging, literally, to a crowd of over 80,000 people ready to sing along to her most popular hits.  From Roan to Reneé Rapp, Kesha, Sexxy Redd, SZA...

Hippo Campus emerges with new sound, treats fans to unreleased music from upcoming album
Hippo Campus emerges with new sound, treats fans to unreleased music from upcoming album
August 6, 2024
Lollapalooza announced on Wednesday that Alternative singer Dominic Fike, who headlined Dillo Day 2022, will no longer perform at the festival due to health reasons.
The Daily’s 2024 Lollapalooza Preview
August 1, 2024
A pianist and two violinists perform on stage.
Meeting of the Musical Masters: Marc-Andre Hamelin and Midori in concert at the Ravinia Festival
July 9, 2024
Left to right: Shannon Stiles, Ozivell Eckford, Ted Williams III, Marchello Lee and Vanessa Love perform in the show.
‘1619: The Journey of A People’ brings audiences through an intense, beautiful journey of African Americans at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre
July 2, 2024
 The eighth annual Refresh spring show took place Saturday evening. There was an 8-ball on the screen that would reply to on-screen questions which acted as transitions. The first set asked, “Is it fate?” to which the 8-ball on the screen replied, “Signs point to yes.”
The fates align for Refresh’s eighth annual spring show
May 12, 2024
Polerize opens the show with angry undertones to emphasize the importance of destigmatizing sex work.
Polerize destigmatizes sex work, empowers performers through NU’s first pole dance show
May 5, 2024
Nettles’ event at Women and Children First featured a book reading and signing, a conversation with Block Club reporter Atavia Reed, and a Q&A with the audience.
Prof. Arionne Nettles’ book talk offers Black Chicagoans history, community
April 23, 2024
At Heirloom Books, Erik Graff sells mostly secondhand volumes at market price, and donates the proceeds to the surrounding community.
Q&A: At Heirloom Books, Erik Graff seeks to keep community alive
April 4, 2024
Milky Chance, a German rock band best known for their 2013 hit "Stolen Dance" headlined Saturday's lineup.
CAPTURED: 2024 Winnetka Music Festival
June 17, 2024
Milky Chance, a German rock band best known for their 2013 hit "Stolen Dance" headlined Saturday's lineup.
“Artist-first” Winnetka Music Festival brings Milky Chance, Band of Horses, NU band and more to the North Shore
June 17, 2024
Julz Feit’s “NECRO 101” features tales of mobsters and mafias.
Applause for a Cause to screen mafia, mobsters-filled ‘NECRO 101’
May 23, 2024
Doctor Hemlock’s secret base on the planet Tantiss looms large over the entire season.
Reel Thoughts: ‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’ hits its stride in season three for satisfying conclusion
May 14, 2024
The Jewish Theatre Ensemble’s “Rent” is set to premiere at Shanley Pavilion this weekend.
JTE’s ‘Rent’ looks to teach and entertain with an educational rock show
May 21, 2024
Person sits before another kneeling person cupping their face in their hands.
Wirtz Center’s retelling of ‘The Tempest’ bends boundaries, centers justice and love
May 20, 2024
Daniel Burnett in front of his mural inside Reprise Coffee Roasters.
Evanston artist Daniel Burnett paints to bring awareness to the city
April 14, 2024
Students, community members and artists survey the different paintings, sculptures and collages in “Well Versed.”
Dittmar Gallery explores intersection of art and poetry in ‘Well Versed’
February 21, 2024
Steve Albini crouches behind a sheet of plexiglass as a crowd of his campus adversaries gather around to throw things at him. They were invited by Albini as a part of a project for Albini’s art class. Much of Albini’s provocative career got its start during his time at NU.
Steve Albini’s death leaves artistic legacy at NU, Chicago
Sammy Krimstein, Reporter • May 30, 2024

Steve Albini (Medill ’85) was many things. Going back to his time at Northwestern, he was unapologetically himself — unafraid to express his views and uncaring of what others thought...

SWAN’s 3rd annual Kresgepalooza showcased musicians, like band The Transcontinental Slip n’ Slide.
SWAN travels around the world for third annual Kresgepalooza
Nineth Kanieski Koso, Reporter • May 27, 2024

Students performed original songs and covers from around the world Friday night at Songwriters Association at Northwestern’s third annual Kresgepalooza in Kresge Hall. Inspired...

Last year’s UNITY theme was “Subculture: The Intersection of Expression, Identity and Fashion,” inspiring a bright colored gown.
UNITY brings cyclical couture to Chicago with charity fashion show
Betsy Lecy, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor • May 21, 2024

With fabric that otherwise would be wasted, a bridal-inspired couture dress with an edgy twist is set to be featured at the third annual UNITY Charity Fashion Show since the COVID-19...

Billie Eilish released her third album, “Hit Me Hard and Soft,” on Friday.
Liner Notes: Billie Eilish is a tortured popstar in ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’
Misha Oberoi, Assistant City Editor • May 21, 2024

In “Hit Me Hard and Soft,” Billie Eilish is a 22-year-old tortured popstar forced to endure heartbreak in the public eye. The 10-track album, released on Friday, is Eilish’s third...

Swae Lee performs as Dillo Day 52’s headliner Saturday night. He followed in the footsteps of the headliners from the prior two years, Dominic Fike and Offset.
By the Numbers: All about Dillo Day through the years
Charlie Spungin, Data Visualizations Editor • May 19, 2024

The 52nd annual Dillo Day took place Saturday. The festival began on the Lakefill at 12:15 p.m. and ended around 10:30 p.m. after headliner Swae Lee’s concluding performance. Learn...

This year’s “Camp Dillo” themed music festival features the freshest rap, hip-hop, pop and house in lineup headlined by Swae Lee.
Dillo Day preview: What to know about ‘Camp Dillo’ lineup featuring Swae Lee
Jillian Moore, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor • May 16, 2024

For the 52nd Dillo Day this weekend, leave the acoustic guitars around the campfire. This year’s festival, “Camp Dillo,” features the freshest rap, hip-hop, pop and house. Here’s...

Three people laughing.
Q&A: NU alum Hamid Dehghani talks immigrant experience, new play ‘English’
Misha Oberoi, Assistant City Editor • May 14, 2024

Hamid Dehghani (Communication M.F.A. ’22) spent over a decade involved in Iran’s theater scene before moving to the U.S. in 2018. Dehghani, who did not speak English before applying...

Northwestern students plan theme-oriented costumes, fitting to Mayfest Productions theme of camp.
Students to dress in camp-centric fashion for Dillo Day, center creative expression
Betsy Lecy, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor • May 14, 2024

Stacked friendship bracelets, hiking boots, camouflage reinvented and beach bliss have been on the minds of Northwestern students since Mayfest Productions announced Dillo Day’s theme...

Kahn and Daneshmand spend the year leading Mayfest Productions’ 10 committees, preparing for Dillo Day and acting as liaisons between the organization and NU administration.
Q&A: Mayfest co-chairs reflect on year of preparation, look toward Dillo Day
Mary Randolph, Arts and Entertainment Editor • May 14, 2024

Mayfest Productions has been putting together Dillo Day, the largest student-run music festival in the country, for over 50 years. After a year of preparation, the planning for Dillo...

A person dips another person in a contemporary dance.
Lovers & Madmen’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ celebrates spring on the Lakefill
Jillian Moore, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor • May 12, 2024

Lovers & Madmen’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” welcomed spring over the weekend with a series of free outdoor performances. Passersby and attendees toting lawn chairs...

NU freshmen presented their version of “Carrie: The Musical.”
The Freshman Musical’s ‘Carrie’ reels in sold-out crowd
Taylor Hancock, Assistant Photo Editor • May 12, 2024

The Freshman Musical transformed Stephen King’s horror novel “Carrie” into a comedy loaded with innuendo and emotion. ...

Zack Fox and Mekki Leeper answer students’ questions at A&O Spring speaker event.
Comedic creatives Zack Fox, Mekki Leeper bring laughs to A&O event
Jackson Weier, Reporter • May 12, 2024

A&O Productions hosted its annual Spring speaker event on Thursday night in Lutkin Hall, featuring versatile comedic talents Zack Fox and Mekki Leeper. “We sold out in under...

A person conducts an orchestra in a church hall filled with audience members.
‘Soli Deo Gloria’: Evanston’s Bach Week Festival signs off with Bach’s ‘Mass in B minor’
Ben Kim, Reporter • May 9, 2024

Classical music enthusiasts flocked to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Evanston on Sunday for the final concert of the 50th annual Bach Week Festival. As the name suggests, Bach Week...

Knuckles and Sonic stand next to each other as logos of their heads sit above them
Reel Thoughts: ‘Knuckles’ comes out swinging
Danny O’Grady, Senior Staffer • May 9, 2024

Between his video games, movies and toys, Sonic the Hedgehog is quite a recognizable character. Following the success of his movie in 2020 and its sequel in 2022, Paramount made a spinoff...

 Mia Van De Mark plays the role of Isabella in Blue in the Right Way’s production “Women Beware Women.”
Q&A: Mia Van De Mark talks role in “Women Beware Women,” bringing clarity to projected theater career
Betsy Lecy, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor • May 9, 2024

Communication sophomore Mia Van De Mark balances her role in psychosexual revenge tragedy “Women Beware Women” with the academic obligations of Northwestern theatre. Over a week...

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