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‘Don’t you forget about’ Hughes: festival celebrates filmmaker

‘Don’t you forget about’ Hughes: festival celebrates filmmaker

By Blair Paddock
ILAVA clothing is inspired by African prints, while still having a laid-back style. The store is online, but Mwitula Williams said she hopes to expand with pop-up shops.

Local clothing line: ethical clothing ‘can be done’

By Blair Paddock
Brigette Maxwell, owner of Total Look Beauty Salon, 7849 S. Loomis Blvd., will provide 100 high school seniors with free hairstyling for prom and graduation.

South Side salon provides free prom, graduation hairstyling

By Blair Paddock
Baby bison are expected to  be born at Fermilab in Batavia, Illinios, during April and May.

Roaming free: baby bison to join Fermilab family

By Blair Paddock
Rapper Kaiydo captures the essence of summer and carefree fun with his latest singles, including his Soundcloud hit “Fruit Punch.” He will performing April 25 at the Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake St.

Kaiydo serves ‘Fruit Punch’ for summer

By Blair Paddock
The Kombucha Room, 2355 N. Milwaukee Ave., will serve kombucha on tap starting April 29.

Tea on tap: Kombucha bar opening in Logan Square

By Blair Paddock
“Exhibitionism—The Rolling Stones” will be at Navy Pier until July 30. The exhibit illustrates the musical and cultural impact of the Stones.

Exhibit illustrates Rolling Stones’ cultural, musical legacy

By Blair Paddock
National poetry month reinvigorates literary passion

National poetry month reinvigorates literary passion

By Blair Paddock
Breaking the confined mind

Breaking the confined mind

By Blair Paddock
Producer and musician Steve Albini (bottom) knows the ins and outs of Chicago’s punk scene. He has seen it grow throughout the decades and still lives it, recording punk bands at his Avondale recording studio Electrical Audio, 2621 W. Belmont Ave.

Pioneer of Punk: Steve Albini remembers music community

By Blair Paddock
Field Museum unveils dino-mite new exhibit

Field Museum unveils dino-mite new exhibit

By Blair Paddock
Jordanna came out with a new music video for her songs “Chances” and “One Night Thing” March 30. The introspective songs explore vulnerability in relationships and human connection.

Jordanna explores vulnerability in new video

By Blair Paddock
The flags along The 606 trail are part of “Declaration,” an installation representing equality and the importance of community, said artist Gwendolyn Terry.

Flags for freedom: 606 project symbolizes equality

By Blair Paddock
The “Transgender Day of Visibility 2017: Artist Showcase” March 31 will feature 30 artists including Luna Luxe, whose photography will be on display.

Showcase promotes visibility of transgender artists, community

By Blair Paddock
The Motivate & Encourage Music Appreciation program at Stone Academy has now expanded to Langford Community Academy on the South Side.

Do-re-MeMa: program mixes music, activism to teach history

By Blair Paddock
The French Pastry School worked with the Mayor’s office to create the Mayor’s Cup pastry competition, in which Chicago high schoolers will compete for a full-ride scholarship to the school.

Cupcake competition challenges Chicago youth

By Blair Paddock
‘Get Out’ isn’t anti-white, it’s anti-racism

‘Get Out’ isn’t anti-white, it’s anti-racism

By Blair Paddock
Susan Bennett,executive creative director at Simple Truth will be moderating the panel at the Women in Design event March 8.

Women to illustrate challenges in design field

By Blair Paddock
Six-time Grammy award winner Malik Yusef has worked with musicians such as Kanye West, Beyoncé and Common. He won his latest Grammy for co-writing “Sandcastles” with Beyoncé.

Kanye West mentor foresees future of hip-hop

By Blair Paddock
Roe v. Wade v. Trump

Roe v. Wade v. Trump

By Blair Paddock
“Gender Breakdown” will preview Feb. 21 at the Flat Iron Arts Building, 1579 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Local play ‘breaks down’ gender inequity

By Blair Paddock
Local photographer showcases salon subculture

Local photographer showcases salon subculture

By Blair Paddock

Presidency vs. Pregnancy— political climate brings uncertainty for women’s health

By Blair Paddock
Artist Aleia Murawski said she has been working with miniatures her whole life.  She uses these tiny rooms to create spaces for the snails.

Slime meets surreal: artist creates scenery for snails

By Blair Paddock
The Irish Theatre of Chicago will be showcasing a monthlong series of the Irish arts at Chief O’Neill’s Pub and Restaurant, 3471 N. Elston Ave.

Irish theatre celebrated with new festival

By Blair Paddock
Sports Boyfriend, a pop-electronic project, will perform at The Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Ave. on Feb. 13.

Sports Boyfriend brings fresh face to pop

By Blair Paddock
New local web series ‘Brown Girls,’ a love story of friendship, will be available for streaming on Feb. 15 on Open TV (beta).

Local web series to depict needed representation, friendship

By Blair Paddock
Women and Children First Bookstore is started a series called “The Conversation," pairing out-of-town authors with local writers, artists, and musicians. Participants discussed issues as diverse as art and activism, race and racism, sex, class, feminism, intimacy, darkness in literature and the life of the city. Their first event was Jan. 26.

Local bookstore’s monthly panels to provide space for artists, resistance

By Blair Paddock
The Noah’s Ark exhibition being built at the Creation Museum in Williamstown,   Kentucky, aims to debunk evolution and strengthen belief in creationism and is the focus of Monica Long Ross’ film, “We Believe In Dinosaurs.”

Filmmakers examine divide in science, religion

By Blair Paddock
The old shooting range at the former police station, 100 S. Racine Ave., has now been transformed into a costume room for the Chicago Children’s Theatre.

Children’s theater finds home in old police station

By Blair Paddock
Red hats support heart health

Red hats support heart health

By Blair Paddock
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