Tag: Culture
Vanessa German’s Logan Center Exhibition: A Must-See in Chicago
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...
Hubbard Street Fall Series: Fosse & Verdon Highlights – Chicago Reader
The Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Fall Series at Steppenwolf brought together a collection of beloved works by renowned choreographers and featured the highly anticipated...
Community-Centric Cariño Festival de Cine: A Celebration in Chicago
Zedrick “Cariño” Alfredo Aurelio was not known as a filmmaker, but his impact on the filmmaking community was far greater than that title. He...
Homocore Music Scene in Chicago: A Deep Dive
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: The Natural Listener – Chicago Reader People Issue 2024
Norman W. Long is a composer and sound artist who found his passion for experimental music while studying at Illinois State University in the...
Celebrating Chicago House Music Culture with Ten City’s 14-Piece Band
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: Founder of Microcinema – People Issue 2024 – Chicago Reader
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: Next-gen Zinemaker Spotlight – Chicago Reader 2024
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...
Monsieur Bombastic: The Horror Drag King of Chicago Reader’s People Issue 2024
Ore, also known as Monsieur Bombastic, is a unique drag king based in Chicago who explores themes of body horror, sex, and death in...
Exploring Chicago’s Diverse Community – Chicago Reader Feature
The Chicago Reader recently featured 15 fascinating Chicagoans from different walks of life. These individuals come from diverse backgrounds and have unique stories to...