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Read more of the article: "Goodman Theatre unveils free streaming series, ‘Encore’"

Goodman Theatre unveils free streaming series, ‘Encore’

Posted 3 years ago in Arts and Culture

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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Read more of the article: "What's open in the Loop?"

What's open in the Loop?

Posted 3 years ago in Trending, Arts and Culture, Restaurants and Dining

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…

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Read more of the article: "EQ Office brings interactive art installation to facade of Willis Tower"

EQ Office brings interactive art installation to facade of Willis Tower

Posted 3 years ago in Arts and Culture

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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Read more of the article: "How to access arts and culture during COVID-19"

How to access arts and culture during COVID-19

Posted 4 years ago in Trending, Arts and Culture

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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Read more of the article: "How one statue changed public art in the Loop forever"

How one statue changed public art in the Loop forever

Posted 4 years ago in Then and Now, Arts and Culture, Trending

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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Read more of the article: " 2020 ACTIVATE season canceled amid COVID-19 concerns"

2020 ACTIVATE season canceled amid COVID-19 concerns

Posted 4 years ago in Trending, Arts and Culture

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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Read more of the article: "Chicago Loop's Public Art Guide"

Chicago Loop's Public Art Guide

Posted 4 years ago in Arts and Culture, Trending

2 MIN READ - Like an outdoor museum, the Chicago Loop is host to a stellar public art collection. It’s no surprise the arts in the Loop is a major…

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Read more of the article: "Tips and tricks to save on theater tickets"

Tips and tricks to save on theater tickets

Posted 4 years ago in Trending, Things to Do, Arts and Culture

3 MIN READ – The Chicago Loop’s much-beloved Theatre District is the second largest in the country and offers everything an arts and culture lover could hope to see—plays, musicals,…

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Read more of the article: "Broadway In Chicago Announces Casting for Once Upon a One More Time"

Broadway In Chicago Announces Casting for Once Upon a One More Time

Posted 4 years ago in Arts and Culture, Trending

1 MIN READ - Once Upon A One More Time begins previews at Broadway In Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre (24 W. Randolph Street) on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, with…

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Read more of the article: "Art on theMart Announces Spring 2020 Program"

Art on theMart Announces Spring 2020 Program

Posted 4 years ago in Trending, Arts and Culture, Things to Do, Landmarks

4 MIN READ - Art on theMART, the largest permanent art projection in the world, returns April 1 to illuminate the river-façade of the historic landmark theMART (formerly Merchandise Mart).…

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