Tag: History

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...

The Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial recently held a special ceremony to honor American and South Korean veterans of the Korean War. This event,...

A World War II soldier, Army Private William A. Smith, was honored and laid to rest with full military honors at Jefferson Barracks National...

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

Nate Amos and Marcus Drake, former members of the indie pop and experimental rock band Opposites, founded the record label Grandpa Bay in 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....

The historic Starlight Bowl in Balboa Park has faced years of neglect, vandalism, and homelessness taking over the venue. However, there is hope for...

The 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago brought together a diverse group of protesters and organizers who aimed to highlight important issues and build...

Sammy A. Publes’s Chicago Lore(s) is a captivating political play that delves into the history of the Young Lords and their leader, José “Cha...

Caitlin Clark, the talented rookie guard for the Indiana Fever, made history in the WNBA by recording her first career triple-double. Clark had come...

Good morning, readers. Today's newsletter edition is dedicated to Juneteenth. If you haven't already, make sure to subscribe to receive this newsletter directly to...

Marian Dee Elder was told she wouldn't make it through basic training, but she defied the odds and has served in three different military...

Juneteenth, a day commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, is a significant event that is being celebrated at the Kelvin Smith...

The Ruff family history in Cobb County is deeply rooted in the Concord Covered Bridge Historic District, where they settled in the 1830s and...

As Nika Kvekveskiri stood at the penalty spot, the hopes of Georgia rested on his shoulders. If he scored, Georgia would qualify for Euro...