Chicago’s Only Legal Circus Venue Hosts Premiere Show
The circus’ monthly performances in Logan Square will include high wire, aerials and juggling.
Carrie Shepherd
Former Interim Senior Editor
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Fashion Maven Duro Olowu Displays His Love For Chicago In A New Exhibit
Now through May 10, the Museum of Contemporary Art brings together a fascinating collection of objects curated by the London-based designer.
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PHOTOS: Chinese Art Using Hair, Gunpowder Exhibited In Chicago
The works by contemporary Chinese artists use unusual materials such as human hair and cigarettes to create monumental-sized works spread over two museums.
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Johnson Publishing Sells Modern Black Masterpieces To Pay Debt
The collection includes “Grandfather of Modern African American Art” and Chicago artists.
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Former Planned Parenthood Executive Charged With Theft
The employee was arrested earlier this month for allegedly stealing from the nonprofit group from July 2015 until April 2017.
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Museum of Science And Industry Provides Space For Budding And Established Black Artists
The Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition Celebrates 50 years in 2020. The exhibit will be on display through March 1.
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‘Hamilton’ Takes Its Final Shot In Chicago
The blockbuster musical ran for more than 1,300 performances and was seen by more than 2 million people.
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Chicago Culture In 2020: Art, Music And Theater For The New Year
From Mexican artist Frida Kahlo to a celebration of Chicago musicians, here are some cultural highlights in the new year.
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New Play Dials Into 1980s Hotline For Holiday Blues
The Yule Connection, a Chicago-area effort to tackle mental health during the holidays, is the focus of a new play.
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Immigrant and Refugee Writers Tell Their Own Stories In New Exhibit
Laila Lalami, Joe Ide and Viet Thanh Nguyen are some of the major authors featured at the American Writers Museum in the Loop.
