Immersed in the art and artistry of Le Sirenuse, I consider the notion that it might possibly be the best hotel in the world.

The 2025 edition of Chicago’s summer-capping festival boasted Patricia Barber, Esperanza Spalding and Ernest Dawkins, plus Maddie Vogler among the attention-grabbing younger musicians.

A final fast fact: The NBA named their 75th Anniversary team three years ago. E-Rank removed seven of the listed 75. The following players did not finish on the E-Rank Top 100 list: Pete Maravich, ...