Tag: Chicago Reader article

Oluwaseyi Adeleke, also known as Olu, is a graphic designer and the creator of the streetwear brand Prgrssn. Born as a first-generation Nigerian American,...

Katia Pérez Fuentes, a 29-year-old creative facilitator, astrologer, hypnotist, and interdisciplinary artist, hails from New Mexico via Chihuahua, Mexico. They made the move to...

Ron Camacho, a 69-year-old artist, organizer, and outlaw, is a prominent figure in Chicago's history. His background is a tapestry of cultures and experiences,...

As a musician, seeing two grand pianos take center stage at the Chopin Studio Theatre immediately reassured me that Kokandy Productions' rendition of Into...

Earlier this month, the University of Chicago revealed a new study that utilized AI technology to examine presidential speeches. The study focused on Donald...

August Wilson's play "Seven Guitars" is a profound and lyrical exploration of the struggles faced by Black neighbors in a boardinghouse in 1948. The...

Eugène Ionesco's play "Rhinoceros" has been revived at Theatre Y and is making waves with its timeless satire on battling herd hysteria. The play,...

Dr. Gabba is a rising star in the world of acid house music, drawing inspiration from the nostalgic days of dial-up Internet. Hailing from...

Chicago native Melissa DuPrey is a multi-talented individual with a diverse career in comedy, acting, writing, producing, activism, and healing. In a recent conversation,...

Pharrell Williams, a well-known figure on the pop music scene, is now venturing into the world of film with the release of Piece by...

Inheritance -or- Brothers from the Deep is a play that delves into the depths of family trauma and the importance of confronting the past....

When I first moved to Chicago six years ago, one of the first things I did was seek out a local metaphysical store. As...

Justyna Haluch has made a name for herself as the Zapiekanka Queen of Schiller Woods. When she first started selling zapiekanki, she tried to...

I walk through the metal scrapyard in Chicago’s east side on a hot day in October. The sun shines brightly, cyclists speed past, and...

Jinx Dawson, the teenage singer who founded the band Coven in the mid-60s, is known for her unique blend of music and occult themes....

Isiah “ThoughtPoet” Veney and Alejandro Hernandez have teamed up to create the City of Win series, shedding light on Chicago musicians and cultural influencers...

In 2022, Omer Abbas Salem impressed audiences with his dramedy "Mosque4Mosque," a play about a Syrian American family produced by About Face Theatre. Now,...

Von Harris, a 15-year-old sophomore at Hinsdale South, had big dreams of opening his own restaurant. He had been learning kitchen skills from his...

As I was preparing to cover this year's Destinos: Chicago International Latino Theater Festival for the Reader, I received the heartbreaking news of the...

Erica Dawn Lyle is a well-known guitarist and DIY enthusiast who has been a part of the punk and activist scenes for many years....

Philadelphia band Poison Ruïn is making waves with their unique blend of dungeon-punk music and medieval fantasy-inspired imagery. Starting as a solo project by...