The Rundown: What happens when an artist and a church collaborate?
“I think church buildings are one of the most underutilized resources in American communities,” said one Chicago pastor.
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“I think church buildings are one of the most underutilized resources in American communities,” said one Chicago pastor.
This year’s Chicago Palestine Film Festival opened nearly 200 days into the war in Gaza—to a sold-out weekend.
We celebrate actor and spoken-word artist LaRoyce Hawkins as part of National Poetry Month.
The theater industry isn’t an easy one to make a living in right now, whether you’re Equity or non-Equity. But many still can’t turn away from the business.
The creators of the Earlybirds Club want you to dance your heart out with your bestie, just like you used to, but still get home by 10 p.m.
Helene Achanzar is the director of programs at the Chicago Poetry Center. She gets to introduce artists to students of all ages.
The artwork of Faith Ringgold is bold, bright and political. She passed away at age 93, but her legacy continues.
Journalist Makeda Easter is vocal about her mission: making people understand how essential artists are in our society.
Later this year, Chicago will choose its first-ever elected Chicago Public School board members.
Fatphobia is everywhere, including the office. Anti-fat bias shows up in hiring, salary negotiations and even the chairs we sit in.