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Chicago Symphony Orchestra principal flute Stefán Ragnar Höskuldsson outside his home in Chicago on May 11, 2020. (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)

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CSO’s principal flute departs for the Berlin Philharmonic

Musician Stefán Ragnar Höskuldsson, the principal flute of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, is taking a one-year leave of absence from the orchestra after winning the same post at the Berlin Philharmonic.

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Ravinia Festival 2025: Beck, Lenny Kravitz and a mouth-watering weekend with celebrity chefs

The Ravinia Festival’s 2025 season, announced Thursday, balances ambitious new initiatives — like a weekend-long...

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Column: In 1939, ‘Mr. Smith Goes to Washington’ took on a corrupt federal government. It wouldn’t have a chance today.

A film about an underdog facing down a corrupt federal government hijacked by an unelected...

Arts

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Chicago Architecture Center explores what rebuilding war-torn Ukraine might look like

After debuting in New York last summer, the exhibition “Constructing Hope: Ukraine” has opened in Chicago.

Books

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Joseph Wambaugh, who brought street cops to life in his books and movies, dies at 88

He wrote such memorable books as "The New Centurions" and “The Onion Field.” He died on Feb. 28 in Rancho Mirage, California.

Movies

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‘Black Bag’ review: Workplace romance goes rogue in a witty spy game starring Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett

Director Steven Soderbergh and writer David Koepp deliver a sleek, sharply paced movie full of spy games.

TV and Streaming

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John Feinstein, bestselling author and nationally renowned sports writer, dies at 69

John Feinstein, one of the country’s foremost sports writers and the author of numerous bestselling books, died unexpectedly Thursday. He was 69.

Theater

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Steppenwolf Theatre hits 50: Its anniversary season will include ‘Amadeus’ and a new play by Tarell Alvin McCraney

Also announced for 2025-26, a return of Suzan-Lori Parks’ "Topdog/Underdog" and the Chicago premiere of the dark drama "Mr. Wolf."

Restaurants, Food and Drink

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These 3 Chicago chefs compete on the new season of ‘Top Chef’

New for the winner this year, alongside a $250,000 cash prize, is the opportunity to present at the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards in Chicago on June 16.

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Snoop Dogg will play the Illinois State Fair this summer

Tickets go on sale this Saturday; he joins a 2025 lineup in Springfield that also includes Sheryl Crow and Def Leppard.

Travel

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Caves, waterfalls and Loretta Lynn’s Ranch: Three day trips from Nashville

There's more to Tennessee than Music City, where visitors come in droves. Here are ways to explore the lush surrounding countryside.

Home and Garden

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Stunning new orchids need to be repotted

I was inspired to try growing orchids after attending the Garden’s Orchid Show last week and would like some advice regarding the three plants I just purchased. — Emily Heideman, Chicago Orchids are amazing and there is a huge variety...

Recipes

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The Kitchn: The ridiculously simple 15-minute dinner I make at least once a week

As much as I love a double-digit-step recipe with more ingredients than I can count on my two hands (looking at you, Beef Wellington), that’s not realistic for every night (let alone weekly!). Sometimes you just need a simple recipe...

Fashion

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South Elgin HS student designs Windy City Bulls uniform for team’s Hispanic Heritage Night

Bryanna Sánchez, a South Elgin High School senior, designed the basketball uniform that will be worn by the Windy City Bulls on March 21, Hispanic Heritage Night.

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Column: Filmmaker Errol Morris returns to the Manson murders in new Netflix documentary

“Chaos: The Manson Murders,” a new 90-minute documentary on Netflix, is the latest from Errol Morris, a distinguished documentarian.

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