Tag: Culture

The Chicago Reader team recently gathered for an all-staff event to review their guiding policies and mission statement, take staff photos, and welcome new...

Leroy and Lucy is a play by Ngozi Anyanwu that delves into the world of music, myth, and magic in a unique and captivating...

Fall is a wonderful season, full of opportunities to wear layers and accessories while enjoying the cool, crisp air. Schuyler Smith, a design director...

Plastic Crimewave, also known as Steve Krakow, has been highlighting underrated and forgotten artists with ties to Chicago through the Secret History of Chicago...

Paris's iconic Notre Dame cathedral, which fell silent after the devastating fire in 2019, is set to ring out once again with new bells....

Heretic, a film by A24, is an intriguing exploration of Chicago's underground scene. The movie cleverly navigates through the central debate on the nature...

In a quirky love story called "Mercy Killing," directed by Greta Zandstra at Open Space Arts, the audience is taken on a journey where...

Running a commercial art gallery in Chicago is no easy task, especially with the recent closures of several well-known galleries in the area. Despite...

This week's historical images from July 13-20, 2024, captured significant moments in the United States. The events started with an unfortunate incident at a...

Exploring the Evolution of Hip-Hop Through Questlove's EyesHip-hop celebrated its 50th anniversary last year, tracing back to DJ Kool Herc's groundbreaking party in the...