Previews

As one of the more interesting bands of the past few years, Purity Ring's rich synth-pop has delivered plenty of memorable moments, and they're performing at the Pygmalion Festival on Saturday.

Featured Lit Fest reader and award-winning poet makes a special trip back home for Pygmalion. 

In advance of Pygmalion Lit Fest, Mathew reviews Jennine Capo-Crucet’s debut novel, Make Your Home Among Strangers.

Rochelle interviews the producer of a popular stage show that lets you laugh at teenage you.

What do you get when you cross 2015’s Pulitzer Prize-winning composer with a world-class acting institute, an internationally renowned performance center, and the unique community of Champaign-Urbana? A night at the theatre that could only happen here.

Meghan McCoy is curious to discover why Chicago artist Regin Igloria would walk 150 miles as part of his artistic performance this Sunday. 

Julia talked to Steve Berlin of legendary latin-american guitar rock band Los Lobos about coming up in the 80s and changes in the Internet era.

Gabriela Quintero of Mexican guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela speaks about developing a unique style out of metal guitar and learning to play rhythms with her instrument.

Will spoke with David Maness, one half and one brother of The Maness Brothers ahead of their show at Cowboy Monkey on Friday.