Patti Smith, the world-renowned writer, musician and visual artist, will discuss and sign copies of…
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Artists Brave Cold in Fight for Free Speech
Artist, educator and free speech activist Chris Drew continues to challenge the city of Chicago…
Plug-in Hybrids, Women in Film, Dank Haus
Environmental Law and Policy Center (ELPC) Plug-in Hybrids: Smart Strategies for Reducing Pollution—Why Location and…
Chicago School and Local Theatre Company Offer Students a Unique Opportunity
Chicago’s Josephinum Academy is teaming up with resident troupe Polarity Ensemble Theatre to present the world premiere of Chuck Palia’s “The Society of Adventurous Women,” directed by David Fehr. “Society” will feature a mostly female cast of students portraying notorious women of history, at a bar in the Netherworld. They may not buy drinks, but instead must earn them by telling the stories of their heroic endeavors.
Jan. 25 is Deadline for Artists to Apply for Community Grants
The Community Arts Assistance Program (CAAP) was created in 1987 through funding provided by the…
Albert Samuels: In the Business of Comedy
The musical comedy “Terror at 35,000 Feet” opens with Albert Samuels as a co-pilot begrudgingly…
Life with Deaf Parents Fun, Strange for Chicagoland Actress
Arlene Malinowski is a Chicago-based actress who grew up with deaf parents. She uses her experiences to create her plays. She celebrates the funny, the difficult and the interesting moments of being a hearing child to deaf parents.
A Bird in the Church: Chicago Musician Andrew Bird Brings His Songs to a New Atmosphere
Along a frozen Michigan Avenue, amongst towering skyscrapers, a Bird’s somber whistle fills a golden trimmed…