What does it mean to be a feminist? The group exhibition Feminist to The Core at Bridgeport’s [salonlb.] loft space answers that question in a variety of visual ways via female artists from across the world. Together with [salonlb.], the show is presented by Curators Gone Rogue which is a creative entity founded by Susan […]
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Planned Parenthood Illinois Action Creates Disability Centered Advocacy Program, First in Organization’s History
When Planned Parenthood Illinois Action initially hired Claire McNorton to assist in the opening of the organization’s Waukegan health center, a storm of monumental events hit that forced her to pivot. “When the pandemic happened, place-based organizing was really challenging. I couldn’t go up to Lake County,” she explained. Between the pandemic, the 2020 election, […]
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Photos: Pink Makes Wrigley Field Her Playground During Summer Carnival Tour Stop in Chicago
Everyone knows that when the carnival rolls in to town, something special is about to happen. There is a palpable level of anticipation in the air as the promise of high-flying thrills, great music, and fun times with friends await all who plan to attend. P!nk’s Summer Carnival Tour stop at Wrigley Field in Chicago […]
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‘Encendidas’ Installation Recognizes Essential Role of Women of the Young Lords
Those penning our history books have a habit of leaving women out, and men are more often than not the face of U.S. social movements. The modern resurgence of a community-based organization with Chicago roots is uplifting their women members of the past through art and curation, making sure their influence is remembered. “Encendidas: Women […]
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Hip-Hop Pops Up In Chicago
The world is hopping with the 50th anniversary of hip-hop and the 65th anniversary of IHop. While the latter is offering special breakfast deals, fans of the former can purchase merch that will benefit the Hip-Hop Community Fund. In Chicago, upcoming hip-hop centered events are available on stage and screen. BOOM CRACK! Dance Company, which combines […]
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Review: ‘Wildflower’ Spreads Seeds of Self-Acceptance
Wildflower (2022) is a 2023 release that follows the same template as the Oscar-winning movie CODA (2021). But instead of a plucky teen with promise having a deaf mom and dad, she’s being raised by intellectually disabled parents. Or rather, she is looking after them which obviously can be a challenge for a high schooler. […]
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Loyola Students Organize “DoorDash for Safer Sex Products”
At 5 p.m. on Wednesday evening a pair of students review orders and map out their route for the night. After carefully picking the items requested, the duo head out onto Loyola’s Lake Shore Campus, into the Rogers Park neighborhood. They drop off packages at several stops for fellow students whose identities are anonymous – […]
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Photos: Kelela, Koffee, Hurray for the Riff Raff & More Dazzle on Pitchfork Day 3
Day 3 of the Pitchfork Music Festival had something for everyone. From Killer Mike’s personal and poetic verses to the joyful sounds of Hurray for the Riff Raff to the magical powers of Bon Iver vocalist Justin Vernon’s delicate falsetto, music fans enjoyed a buffet of satisfying sounds. Kelela – who performed a sold-out show […]
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Photos: Big Thief Headlines Day 2 of the Pitchfork Music Festival
When Big Thief last performed at the Pitchfork Music Festival in 2021, they did so with an intimate, understated set on the Red Stage. Cut To: Two years later Adrianne Lenker and company performed a Saturday night set on the Green Stage ushering in their era as headliners. Though performing to a large crowd, Big […]
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Photos: Alvvays, Grace Ives, The Smile & More Share Good Vibes During Day 1 of Pitchfork
The Pitchfork Music Festival began its 2023 festivities with good vibes, great company, and incredible music. The Smile served as the day one headliner, and each preceding act also shared unforgettable performances that felt likes stage closers in their own right. From Rebellious Magazine favorite, Alvvays – armed with tunes from their 2022 album Blue […]