Lyric Opera and Joffrey Ballet announce their 2021-22 seasons
3 MIN READ – On May 19, two of the Loop’s biggest arts and culture players announced their 2021-22 seasons after more than a year of no live, in-person performances. Lyric…
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Broadway in Chicago announces "Paradise Square" pre-Broadway debut
4 MIN READ – Broadway In Chicago is pleased to announce the Pre-Broadway Premiere of Paradise Square. This bold and uncompromising new musical, which examines a remarkable yet virtually unknown moment in American…
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Lyric Opera announces film version of sold out drive-through performance
1 MIN READ – Lyric Opera is excited to announce that a produced film of Twilight: Gods, the radical reimagining of the final chapter of Wagner's epic Ring cycle, will be made available…
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Art on theMart reveals new projections in spring 2021 program
2 MIN READ - Art on theMART is back this spring. In collaboration with the Adler Planetarium, Chicago Public Schools, and the Art Institute of Chicago. The 2021 program features…
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Goodman Theatre unveils free streaming series, ‘Encore’
4 MIN READ – Experience four acclaimed Goodman Theatre productions from the comfort of your home with Encore—a new series of free, on-demand video streams available for a limited time, March 15…
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What's open in the Loop?
As regulations and guidelines continue to change, find out which establishments are open in the Loop. From restaurants to retailers and outdoor fun, there’s a lot you can enjoy safely…
EQ Office brings interactive art installation to facade of Willis Tower
3 MIN READ – On Tuesday, January 12, EQ Office revealed Atmospheric wave wall, a new cultural landmark created by globally acclaimed artist Olafur Eliasson. The first public art installation in…
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How to access arts and culture during COVID-19
11 MIN READ – While Chicagoans continue to avoid large gatherings to slow the spread of COVID-19, it is clear that while physical distancing is necessary, social connection is more…
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How one statue changed public art in the Loop forever
The Chicago Picasso in Daley Plaza may be the strangest of the Loop’s many artistic landmarks. Over 50 years ago, on May 25, 1967, ground was being broken on the iconic Loop fixture,…
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2020 ACTIVATE season canceled amid COVID-19 concerns
2 MIN READ - Chicago Loop Alliance has canceled the 2020 season of ACTIVATE in response to COVID-19 concerns. This year would have marked the seventh season of the free…
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