Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is a vibrant tradition that honors the…
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An exhibition of remembrance at the National Museum of Mexican Art
The National Museum of Mexican Art displays art from Mexican communities ranging from Chicago to Jalisco, and no exhibit shows this better than “Dia de los Muertos:…
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Manifesting the Mix: How DJ Simmy Spins Dreams into Reality
DJ Simmy isn’t just mixing tracks — she’s manifesting the life she once dreamed of….
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Makers and Mission Meet at Chicago’s Trashy Mother Earth Market
On a breezy Saturday outside Wrigley Field, vendors lined Gallagher Way with upcycled jewelry, textile…
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Independent festival Grant Slam has second annual celebration with music, makers and creative energy
Amongst the grassy Jonquil Park, 40 vendors lined the space while eight bands drew crowds…
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25-year-old opens dance studio on Chicago’s West Side with goals to promote community
A new dance studio, Ashley J’s Dance Center, recently opened in Austin. Owned by the…
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‘Act Well Your Part:’ Hull-House Theatre’s Legacy as a Model for Artistic Response to Challenging Political Times
“What is the right response to the kind of fascist regime that we seem to…
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Chicago-based indie artist makes a comeback after five years
In a dimly lit cocktail bar, surrounded by plants and a sophisticated Jimmy Buffett vibe,…