Tag: History

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...

The Neo-Futurists have a history of incorporating personal stories with historical events in their performances. In their latest show, Switchboard, currently running at the...

Classical music, like many art forms, requires financial support and belief in the existence of unique talent. In a Chicago Reader feature, author Samantha...

A new exhibition at the Richard H. Driehaus Museum in Chicago is shedding light on the architectural legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright. The museum,...

Florence Price, a pioneering Black female composer, has been gaining recognition for her symphonic work, including being the first Black woman to have a...

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...

A heartwarming discovery was made at The Salvation Army Family Store in Hannibal, Missouri, when a collection of World War II love letters was...

The small town of Redbud, Illinois, with its population of 3,700, is a charming community that embodies the essence of small-town living. The FOX...

Bobby Allison, a NASCAR Hall of Famer and founder of the "Alabama Gang," passed away at the age of 86 at his home in...