New children’s book celebrates Black beauty and excellence
Acclaimed children’s author Natasha Tarpley teamed up with CreativeSoul Photography husband-and-wife duo on a new picture book.
Culture & The Arts
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Chicago Sky make WNBA history
The team won its first championship and the city’s first basketball title in 20 years.
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‘Rise Up’ exhibition at Illinois Holocaust Museum explores modern LGBTQ+ rights movement
The museum is hosting “Rise Up: Stonewall and the LGBTQ Rights Movement” through May 8.
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Barbara Kruger’s exhibitions bring art into Chicago’s public spaces
Conceptual artist Barbara Kruger’s work is featured in the Art Institute but also extends out into the city itself.
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The Office Experience is an Instagram-friendly way to show your devotion to the show
Pam’s reception desk, Dwight’s stapler in Jell-O and Michael’s “World’s Best Boss” mug are all on display at the interactive museum in Chicago.
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The women who painted themselves against all odds
Self portraits, LEGOs, and cancel culture. The Nerdette panel is back to unpack the week.
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National Indo-American Museum opens in West Suburban Lombard
Roughly 5 million people of Indian origin live in the U.S. The nation’s only Indo-American Museum is set to open in suburban Lombard.
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Documentary ‘Love, Charlie’ explores the master chef Charlie Trotter’s genius, tortured life
A new documentary explores legendary chef Charlie’s Trotter’s genius and personal demons.
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The Lotería doors in Pilsen speak to the neighborhood’s past and present
Different artists have painted a series of murals on doors along 18th Street, inspired by the classic Lotería game.
