Tag: Culture

Uncovering the Origins and Significance of the New Year's Waltz TraditionThe New Year's Waltz tradition has captivated audiences for two centuries, but what is...

Title: The Best of Entertainment in 2024In the fast-paced world of entertainment, 2024 has been a standout year with a plethora of top TV...

Exploring Canada's Influence in Chicago: A Review by Chicago ReaderOh, Canada: A Cinematic Delve into Legacy and TruthIn the heart of Chicago, a thought-provoking...

Em Coffee House, a newly opened coffee shop in San Diego, is making waves with its unique blend of Vietnamese-American coffee drinks. Located at...

As we come together to celebrate another holiday that often glosses over the true history of America, it is heartening to see positive changes...

Isaiah Collier, a talented saxophonist and composer from Chicago, has brought his vision to life with The Story of 400 Years. This multimedia production...

Jessica Thebus’s staging of the Goodman’s A Christmas Carol this year features some notable changes that offer a modern take on the classic tale....

Joe Janes's production of Macbeth by the Sea takes a comedic twist on Shakespeare's classic tragedy. Set at the "Happy Heart Seaside Resort," the...

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

Laura Yee, a veteran food journalist and editor, recently launched her own baking business, Chinese Mom Kitchen, after receiving an invitation from Urban Belly...

The Moviegoer is a diary of a local film enthusiast who explores the best of Chicago's independent and underground film scene. Experimental cinema is...

Vanessa German, a Pittsburgh/Asheville-based artist, recently held a solo exhibition at the Logan Center Gallery in Chicago. The exhibition, titled “At the end of...

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

Zedrick “Cariño” Alfredo Aurelio was not known as a filmmaker, but his impact on the filmmaking community was far greater than that title. He...

Kevin Sparrow's latest creation, Sofa King Queer, is making waves in the Chicago homocore music scene. Directed by JD Caudill, this pop-punk musical features...

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

In June 2023, the city of Chicago designated a historic landmark status to a brick factory building at 206 S. Jefferson, where the legendary...

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...

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...