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: What would it take to better protect Chicago cyclists?
Biking can be dangerous in certain areas of Chicago. The cycling community advocates for ways to make it safer, while reminding leaders that “paint is not protection.”
The Rundown: Cabrini Art House founders want to honor Cabrini-Green community
Marques “Merk” Elliston and Cher’Don Reynolds became friends growing up in the Cabrini-Green Homes. They want to honor the community through art.
This is the spring of Chicago artist Robert Earl Paige: ‘I’m in pursuit of beauty’
The textile painter opens up about his largest exhibition yet and how he still looks for joy wherever he can find it.
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.