Erin Allen is an artist and communicator, driven by her curiosity about the stories of people. She has a dynamic background in audio, from producing multimedia work at Michigan Radio and WDET to co-hosting Radio Campfire, a live, listening event series. Her passion for social justice and art with her skills in marketing and communications have led her to spaces like Stone Soup Housing Cooperative and Allied Media Projects. Erin holds a BA in psychology from Grand Valley State University. With spare time, she dances her heart out at music festivals and binges science fiction media of the Octavia Butler persuasion.
The Rundown: Chicago artist Robert Earl Paige reflects on 60 years of art
Chicago artist Robert Earl Paige has 60 years worth of his art on display right now at the Hyde Park Art Center.
The Rundown: Arionne Nettles says Black Chicagoans are ‘limitless’
The book “We Are the Culture: Black Chicago’s Influence on Everything” chronicles Black Chicagoans’ impact on dance, music, fashion, hair and even journalism itself.
The Rundown: ‘Jump’ play uses magical realism to confront grief and family drama
“Jump” brings forth everything that comes with grief: the shock, the family drama, the unexpected moments of laughter and the continuation of everyday life.
The Rundown: Cost of living squeezing your wallet? You might consider co-op housing.
In Chicago, it can feel impossible to find housing you can afford and actually want to live in. Some Chicagoans have found an answer in cooperative housing.
The Rundown: Pro-Palestinian protests are dotting Chicago-area college campuses
Numerous pro-Palestinian encampments have popped up around the county. In Chicago, the protests are heated, but noticeably less chaotic.
The Rundown: Presto! The ‘Physician Magician’ practices both medicine and magic
Dr. Ricardo Rosenkranz said he was not interested in magic when he was a kid. He came to it later in life, when he was already practicing medicine.
The Rundown: Bril Barrett is passing down the history of tap dancing
Bril Barrett isn’t just a dancer. He’s an educator, self-proclaimed “tap-tivist.” Barrett is also a 2024 National Endowment for the Arts Heritage Fellow.
The Rundown: The dream of homeownership often conflicts with history and reality
Homeownership can help build wealth for your family, your community, and even society at large. But the barriers that exist can make this challenging.
The Rundown: Tarnynon Onumonu on healing through poetry
Chicagoan Tarnynon Onumonu discovered poetry at 10 years old. As an adult, she uses it to find community and healing.
A guide to Chicago’s queer nightlife beyond Northalsted
The area formerly known as Boystown has long been a draw. But Chicago Social Butterflies reporter Jake Wittich says the city offers so much more.