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Read more of the article: "Annual Chicago Palestine Film Fest starts on April 20 at Gene Siskel Film Center"

Annual Chicago Palestine Film Fest starts on April 20 at Gene Siskel Film Center

Posted 8 days ago in Trending, Things to Do, Chicago Palestine Film Festival , Film, Gene Siskel Film Center, Arts & Culture

5 MIN READ – Returning to Gene Siskel Film Center for its 20th consecutive year, the Chicago Palestine Film Festival (CPFF) launches its 23rd annual festival to showcase the culture,…

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Read more of the article: "American Writers Festival returns at Harold Washington Library on May 19"

American Writers Festival returns at Harold Washington Library on May 19

Posted 9 days ago in Trending, American Writers Festival , events, Arts & Culture

4 MIN READ – American Writers Festival is pleased to announce the complete programming schedule for its highly anticipated second iteration, set to take place on Sunday, May 19, from 11…

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Read more of the article: "Choose Chicago and City of Chicago announce Sundance Institute x Chicago 2024"

Choose Chicago and City of Chicago announce Sundance Institute x Chicago 2024

Posted 28 days ago in Trending, Film, Arts & Culture

4 MIN READ – Choose Chicago and the Chicago Film Office, in partnership with the Sundance Institute, have announced an exciting new independent film event coming to Chicago this summer.…

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Read more of the article: "Celebrating Hubbard Street Dance Chicago's Artistic Revolution with Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell"

Celebrating Hubbard Street Dance Chicago's Artistic Revolution with Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell

Posted 2 months ago in dance, Arts & Culture, black history month, Trending

6 MIN READ –Since the company’s inception in 1977, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC) has been a leading force in contemporary dance, bringing top choreographers and works to Chicago and…

Read More of the article: "Celebrating Hubbard Street Dance Chicago's Artistic Revolution with Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell"

Read more of the article: "An Interview with Ellington Nichols on Portraying Helga Weiss in Ballet 5:8’s Butterfly"

An Interview with Ellington Nichols on Portraying Helga Weiss in Ballet 5:8’s Butterfly

Posted 3 months ago in Trending, ballet, Arts & Culture

5 MIN READ – Step into the transformative world of Butterfly, where the harmony of music, dance, and visual art create an unforgettable and deeply moving experience. The following is…

Read More of the article: "An Interview with Ellington Nichols on Portraying Helga Weiss in Ballet 5:8’s Butterfly"

Read more of the article: "Chicago’s only Native Artist-Led Fine Art Gallery opens in the Loop"

Chicago’s only Native Artist-Led Fine Art Gallery opens in the Loop

Posted 8 months ago in Trending, Arts & Culture, opening reception, center for native futures

3 MIN READ – The Center for Native Futures (CfNF) hosted its grand opening celebration and exhibition on Saturday, September and Sunday, September 17, 2023, located in the Loop's Marquette Building.…

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Read more of the article: "ART on THE MART's Fall Program kicks off September 14"

ART on THE MART's Fall Program kicks off September 14

Posted 8 months ago in Trending, Arts & Culture, public art, art on the mart

4 MIN READ – ART on THE MART, an innovative digital art project that transforms a Chicago architectural landmark into a larger-than-life canvas, celebrates its 5th anniversary this fall with…

Read More of the article: "ART on THE MART's Fall Program kicks off September 14"

Read more of the article: "First Sundays on State of 2023 draws record-breaking 125,000 attendees"

First Sundays on State of 2023 draws record-breaking 125,000 attendees

Posted 9 months ago in Trending, Sundays on State , Summer Events, Arts & Culture

3 MIN READ -- Over 250 activations filled State Street, featuring 88% underrepresented business owners. Based on preliminary qualitative and quantitative data, the program has once again accomplished its goals…

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Read more of the article: "Art Institute of Chicago announces summer exhibition, Van Gogh and the Avant-Garde"

Art Institute of Chicago announces summer exhibition, Van Gogh and the Avant-Garde

Posted 12 months ago in Trending, Arts & Culture

During an intensely creative period between 1882 and 1890, Vincent van Gogh and other notable Post-Impressionists found new inspiration in the changing landscape just outside of Paris. On view at…

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Read more of the article: "Goodman Theatre's 2023-2024 season announced"

Goodman Theatre's 2023-2024 season announced

Posted 13 months ago in Trending, Theatre, Arts & Culture

7 MIN READ – Goodman Theatre has announce their inaugural season for new Goodman Theatre Artistic Director Susan V. Booth. The 2023/2024 season begins September 2023 and continues through August…

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