Beach Bunny frontwoman Lili Trifilio on hosting her first ‘Pool Party’ fest in extreme heat
Trifilio said creating her own fest has been a lifelong dream. The woman-forward indie lineup at the Salt Shed will feature The Beths, Charly Bliss and more.
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The Rundown: How Chicago actors and writers are getting by during the strike
The strikes among actors and writers aren’t just taking place in Hollywood. Hundreds of Chicagoans are also on the picket lines. We wanted to know what Chicago artists are fighting for and how they’re coping with being out of work for months. To find out, we talked to WBEZ reporter Esther Yoon-Ji Kang, who shares two stories from local artists.
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This designer is going from Chicago storefront to New York Fashion Week in just a year
Hayet Rida opened a boutique in Bucktown the same month that she was laid off from her corporate job. She documents her whirlwind year, and her business struggles and triumphs, to an eager audience on Instagram.
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What would it take to bring State Street back to life?
State Street was once a shopping mecca. A new panel unveils recommendations for how to get it back on the road to success.
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Chicago SAG actors and WGA writers remain steadfast during Hollywood strikes
Striking actors and writers in Chicago worry about money and artificial intelligence.
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When Magic Happens: Aliens and the paranormal
Aliens, paranormal activity and the plain old strange. All that and more!
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Chance the Rapper exhibit showcases psychedelic journey, 10-year anniversary of ‘Acid Rap’
“The Acid Rap Experience” installation at the WNDR Museum features kaleidoscopic lights, the rapper’s music and video footage that visitors can interact with.
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Five things to do this weekend, from the Air Show to Jollof Wars
School’s coming and summer is waning, but there’s still more to do, including a street party in Albany Park, the annual Dance for Life and free opera under the stars.
