Arts
What we couldn’t stop binge-watching in 2021
In another year of uncertainty and anxiety, there was at least one thing we could always turn to for comfort and laughs: television.
Collaboraction leads in social justice theatre as larger arts organizations catch up
Social justice theatre company Collaboraction keeps pushing the envelope.
Sonia Manzano’s new kids TV show
The American actress, screenwriter, author, speaker and singer-songwriter is best known for playing Maria on Sesame Street.
Tackling a diversity crisis in Chicago’s arts scene
The Art Institute of Chicago tried one way to diversify and is facing backlash. What have other organizations tried?
Red Clay Dance Company opens new space In Woodlawn
Chicago’s Red Clay Dance Company confronts inequities and injustices, using dance as a way to achieve social change.
4 Things To Know Ahead Of The 2021 Tony Awards
The 74th Annual Tony Awards will be presented on Sunday, September 26 more than 15 months after they were previously scheduled. But these pandemic Tonys are by no means business as usual.
Sky Day: Artists, Scientists, Kids Unite To Fight Climate Change
Kids around the world are photographing the sky to help save humanity from climate change.
Chicago Native Brendan Hunt, AKA Coach Beard, On What Makes ‘Ted Lasso’ Special
Everyone’s favorite feel-good soccer show may be set in England, but it’s heavily influenced by the Midwest.
Chicago Singer Tammy McCann Helping City’s Music Get Back On Track
Singer Tammy McCann is helping program music for the city and the DuSable Museum, even as she works to get her own career back on track.