Tag: Arts

Kris Vire, a beloved figure in the Chicago theater and arts community, passed away at the age of 47 after battling esophageal and colon...

Jozef van Wissem, a talented lutenist and composer, has recently released a single titled "The Call of the Deathbird" along with a ten-minute video....

Shakespeare's Hamlet has been brought to life in a unique and captivating production by Robert Lepage and Guillaume Côté. The U.S. premiere of The...

Jason Park, a director from Albany Park, has made a groundbreaking film called Transplant that resonates with medical students due to its accurate portrayal...

"The Living End: Painting and Other Technologies, 1970-2020," a new exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, delves into the intersection of...

The vibrant colors of Disney's 1989 film version of The Little Mermaid have come alive in Drury Lane Theatre's production of the story. Ariel,...

Colleen O’Doherty, a relatively new Chicago resident, has found a sense of community and purpose through her involvement with Chicago Filmmakers and the Queer...

Plastic Crimewave, also known as Steve Krakow, has been uncovering hidden gems in Chicago's music history through his Secret History of Chicago Music since...

If you're looking for a spicy holiday theater experience to fill the void left by The Buttcracker burlesque, PrideArts has got you covered with...

The production of The Little Mermaid at Drury Lane Theatre in Chicago brings the vibrancy of Disney's classic story to life on stage. Directed...

The Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Fall Series at Steppenwolf brought together a collection of beloved works by renowned choreographers and featured the highly anticipated...

Shakespeare's iconic play "Hamlet" has been reimagined in various innovative ways in Chicago in 2024. From Eddie Izzard's one-person interpretation to Red Theater's stripped-down...

The Moviegoer is a film enthusiast's journal, capturing the essence of Chicago's independent and underground film scene.Elaine May's Mikey and Nicky (1976) portrays a...

Norman W. Long is a composer and sound artist who found his passion for experimental music while studying at Illinois State University in the...

Jack McCoy, the 28-year-old founder of Sweet Void Cinema, a microcinema in Humboldt Park, has a passion for creating a space for accessible cinema...

Seitu Hayden, a renowned artist and illustrator known for his graphic biographies of Malcolm X and Barack Obama, has had a diverse career that...

Zel Hizó, a talented ten-year-old zinemaker, is making waves in the Chicago art scene with her creative projects. From zines about Freddie Mercury to...

Ore, also known as Monsieur Bombastic, is a unique drag king based in Chicago who explores themes of body horror, sex, and death in...

In the midst of the chaos following the election results, Harmony France, co-founder of Firebrand Theatre, reached out to announce the company's comeback. Firebrand...

The Chicago Reader recently featured 15 fascinating Chicagoans from different walks of life. These individuals come from diverse backgrounds and have unique stories to...

Judith Thompson's play, Perfect Pie, presented at the Gwydion Theatre, tells the story of childhood best friends Francesca and Patsy reuniting after a 30-year...