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: How to break into Chicago’s salsa and bachata dancing scene
You can find a place to salsa any night of the week in Chicago. Whether you’re a beginner or a lifelong dancer, there’s something for everyone.
The Rundown: Get some sensory immersion at The Color Factory Chicago
In a world full of dull, muted colors like “Greige,” “Sand,” Khaki” and “Millennial Gray,” The Color Factory offers an alternate experience.
The Rundown: Jupiter Magazine’s co-founders are forging their own path
Camille Bacon and Daria Harper launched the first issue of “Jupiter Magazine” as co-editors in chief and feeling unsatisfied with the state of art criticism.
The Rundown: Bronzeville Winery celebrates two years
Cultural tastemakers create a beacon of food, wine and music in Bronzeville.
The Rundown: Artist Jaz Rodriguez’s work is ‘so Chicago’
You may know Rodriguez as JazOnVinyl on Instagram, where she shares colorful drawings inspired by pop culture and Chicago nightlife.
The Rundown: What happened in Tuesday’s Illinois primary election?
We go through the results of Tuesday’s primary election in Illinois with WBEZ reporter Tessa Weinberg.
The Rundown: Does the rise in THC beverages show a shift in taproom culture?
THC-infused seltzer beverages are becoming more readily available in local grocery stores and even for on-site consumption at a few Chicago breweries.
The Rundown: It’s time for the first Chicagohenge of 2024
Chicagohenge comes around twice a year. This week is your first chance of the year to catch the dazzling effect in some Chicago streets.
The Rundown: Meet Olivia Rodrigo’s Chicago opener, Chappell Roan
Chappell Roan has a big gig in Chicago next week opening for Olivia Rodrigo. We caught up with Roan and one of her openers, drag artist Boyj, last fall.
The Rundown: It’s Pi Day, so of course we had to eat some pie
March 14 is Pi Day—yes, as in 3.14. The Rundown podcast team isn’t flush with mathletes, so we’re taking the pie approach.