There was no better place for rock lovers to be this Valentine’s Day than The Vic Theatre in Chicago. On Feb. 14, The Kills – Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince – shredded, thrashed, sneered, and smiled their way through a career-spanning setlist. The performance also served as an anniversary party as it took place exactly […]
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Black Love Matters: How Can We Improve Black Love for Black Women?
As we fall upon the intersection of Black History Month and Valentine’s Day, it is especially important to understand the complexities of Black love — and advocate for its well-being. Black love is the celebration of unity between Black couples who choose each other daily. Black girls and women are often taught by their mothers and […]
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Review: Laurie Kilmartin Shares Delightfully Dark Comedy Throughout Her New Special
On her new stand-up special, Cis Woke Grief Slut, which is available to rent or purchase via Comedy Dynamics following its Jan. 30 release, Laurie Kilmartin challenges her audience to find humor in what are typically considered dark or taboo topics. “I’m excited that you’re here. I hope you guys like dark comedy,” she said […]
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Celebrate Chicago Black Restaurant Week 2024
Foodies and restaurateurs alike have been celebrating Chicago Black Restaurant Week since its founding in 2015 by digital marketing maven Lauran A. Smith. CBRW 2024 runs February 11-25 throughout the Chicago area. Here are all of the restaurants participating this year, according to the event’s website. Check their site often for meal specials and a […]
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The Illinois State Board of Education Finalized a Literacy Plan. What’s Next?
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest education news. Two years after Illinois literacy advocates started pushing the state to adopt research-backed reading curriculum, the Illinois State Board of Education finalized a comprehensive literacy plan last […]
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Interview: Emily Van Dyke Packs a Decade’s Worth of Laughs into Her Debut Album ‘Feeling Myself’
San Francisco-based comedian Emily Van Dyke has been performing stand-up for over a decade, but she has yet to put out an album of her work. That all changes on Feb. 9 as her innovative debut, Feeling Myself, will be available in all its hilarious glory via Blonde Medicine. In approaching the recording – which […]
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Women & Femmes of the 2024 Grammys [Playlist]
Women and femmes dominate several categories in this year’s Grammy Awards, set to broadcast Sunday, February 4 at 8:00-11:30 PM, LIVE ET/5:00-8:30 PM, LIVE PT on CBS. The ceremony will stream on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers a day later). The Grammys also […]
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20 Ways to Celebrate Upcoming Dates & International Holidays
Winter Doldrums be damned! Chicagoans can beat the season’s short days with a long list of special events tied to new and traditional holidays. Black History Month (Feb. 1-28)Faith Ringgold: American People is on display at The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (through Feb. 25). With a career spanning 60 years, the artist/author/activist links the […]
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Where Are They Now? Following Up On Rebellious Talent
Through the years, we’ve covered women in the entertainment field with news, interviews and reviews. Now, we’re offering an overview of what some of these female forces are currently up to. Chicago’s Goodman Theatre is readying its stage for The Matchbox Magic Flute (Feb. 10-March 10) directed and adapted by Mary Zimmerman. Prior to working on […]
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Why I’m Launching the Feminist Writers Society (And Why You Should Join Me)
Hello friends, I hope this post finds you well as well as you can be during these trying times not curled in a ball in the cornersober. As some of you may have seen on Instagram, I’m launching a new project called the Feminist Writers Society: An inspirational meeting place for frustrated feminist writers. The […]