Protest Art Has Covered Boarded Up Businesses — Will It Be Preserved?
Plywood boards became canvases for artists across Chicago. As the boards come down, one Chicagoan wonders what will happen to this art.
Culture & The Arts
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Chef Sarah Grueneberg Headlines Virtual Taste Of Chicago Festival
The Taste of Chicago has gone virtual. Top Chicago chefs will go online to share their favorite recipes
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Chicago Art Gallery Showcases Artists Of Color As Part Of Its Mission
Threewalls in Humboldt Park awarded $32,000 to seven Chicago artists and one duo to develop projects on racial justice in their communities.
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Buried Treasures and Caroline Rose on Dave Brubeck
It's time for another edition of Buried Treasures, where Greg Kot and Jim DeRogatis share some under-the-radar new music you need to hear. Plus Caroline Rose explains how Dave Brubeck inspired her to pursue music.
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Isolation Insights From Sheyna Gifford, Who Spent A Year In A Mars Simulation
Sheyna Gifford spent a full year in a Mars simulation back in 2016. “It just teaches you to appreciate everything you have on this planet.”
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Hip-Hop Artist Matt Muse On Setting The Activism Course In Chicago
Matt Muse is scheduled to lead a virtual conversation with local youth activists Thursday at the Chicago Humanities Festival.
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What’s That Building? The First African Methodist Episcopal Church In Gary, Indiana
The AME Church, although currently in disrepair, is a testament to one of the first Black architects in the U.S.
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Silver Room Owner Shares Top Picks For What To Read, Watch And Do
Eric Williams shares his entertainment recommendations, now that we can’t dance at the Silver Room Block Party.
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As More Players Opt Out, MLB Struggles With Testing During Camp
Major League Baseball is facing a number of difficult hurdles as they try to start a season.
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As Movie Theaters Reopen, Are The Restrictions Worth The Outing?
Chicago area movie theaters are starting to reopen after being shut down for months. So, what’s the experience like for movie-goers?
