Election-Inspired Plays Make A Case To Voters
Just in time for the 2020 presidential election, two Chicago-area theater companies are launching or participating in pr…
Arts & Culture
Woke The Vote With ‘Fannie Lou Hamer: Speak On It!’ For Free This Fall
How “woke to the vote” are we? That’s a question playwright Cheryl L. West is posing with her call-to-action work “Fanni…
Chicagoans Dive Into Drive-Ins This Fall
Drive-ins are reclaiming their place as movie destinations, and cultural institutions around Chicago are rolling out cin…
Interview: Maggie Miles Serves Up Joy with a Side of Angst on Her Pop-Meets-Grunge Debut
Ambient tones and ghostly “oohs” greet listeners before hypnotizing them to “Move” to downtempo rhythms and gripping gui…
What’s Up, Doc? Films Examine Gender Politics And Political Women
Congratulations Kamala Harris! The California senator made history as the first woman of color (she’s of Indian and Jama…
I Saw a Concert. In August. Of 2020.
A list on my phone is called “Shows seen in 2020.” It’s short. I had given up on live entertainment — let …
Sunday in the Park with Masks: Chicagoans Adapt Their Outdoor Activities
For nearly 20 years, attendees of the Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest (GAAF) in Rogers Park have enjoyed live music, fine arts…
Interview & Video Premiere: Xoe Wise Talks ‘Blue Wall’ and Beyond
In perfect solitude where the water meets the edge of Chicago's lakefront, singer-songwriter Xoe Wise strums her acousti…
To Stream the Undeniable Dream: ‘A Kids Play About Racism’ Premieres Online
“I Have a Dream.” You know this famous phrase—even if you weren’t among the half million Americans who gathered to see M…
The Art of Stepping Out: Chicago Exhibitions Are Free And Clear
No crowds, no entrance fees, no joke. After months of pandemic-related closures, Chicago museums and art galleries are o…
