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Jennifer Fox, director and writer for The Tale, Common and Len Amato at the HBO premier.

Assault survivor shares her “Tale”

By Kendrah Villiesse
Stop and smell the pie

Stop and smell the pie

By Kendrah Villiesse
The Pill Club, a subscription service that prescribes and delivers birth control to women at a very low cost, added Illinois to its list of states to service April 5. 

It’s that time of the month again

By Kendrah Villiesse
The hip-hop musical “The Last Stop on Market Street” will be performed at the Chicago Children’s Theatre, 100 S. Racine Ave., April 24–May 27. 

Children can visit ‘Market Street’ for life lessons

By Kendrah Villiesse
More than 70 events throughout the city are being held in April to celebrate Chicago Dance Month, hosted by See Chicago Dance. 

Just dance: Monthlong celebration keeps body moving, grooving

By Kendrah Villiesse
“Clued In: An Improvised Murder Mystery” is playing at The Blackout Cabaret on Thursdays April 5–May 31, then moving to Judy’s Beat Lounge Saturday’s June 2–30, both at 230 W. North Ave. 

Can I have a ‘Clue’?

By Kendrah Villiesse
“Lemonade Summer,” by Gavi Mendez, is a comic book consisting of seven stories with characters representing  LGBTQ  people of color. 

Kickstarters and ‘Lemonade’ stands

By Kendrah Villiesse
Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., will be screening one part of the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy and hosting a Middle Earth-inspired dinner each night from March 20–22. 

Three hobbits walk into a bar…

By Kendrah Villiesse
And the Oscar goes to...

And the Oscar goes to…

By Kendrah Villiesse
 

Slide to unlock: fashion in the digital age

By Kendrah Villiesse
Changing V-Day to Me-Day

Changing V-Day to Me-Day

By Kendrah Villiesse
You Want to put that WHERE?

You Want to put that WHERE?

By Kendrah Villiesse
Born into fame: celebrities and pregnancy

Born into fame: celebrities and pregnancy

By Kendrah Villiesse
Fashion brand, abercrombie kids breaks gender stereotype barriers by releasing its first gender neutral collection titled the Everybody Collection. 

The future of fashion is fluidity

By Kendrah Villiesse
Textbooks don’t have to break the bank

Textbooks don’t have to break the bank

By Kendrah Villiesse, Online Content Producer
New computer stations have opened throughout the various floors of Columbia's Library, 624 S. Michigan Ave., as part of the college's initiative to reopen lab spaces Jan. 22. 

Lab to reopen following student feedback

By Kendrah Villiesse, Online Content Producer
Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth talks her experience of seeing women, men and children come together during the Women's March to the Polls on Jan. 20.

From mom to activist: Women’s March board member reveals march experience

By Kendrah Villiesse
More than a color: How fashion plays a role in political movements

More than a color: How fashion plays a role in political movements

By Kendrah Villiesse
Nick Jonas plays Alex in "Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle," hitting theaters Dec. 20. 

Nick Jonas welcomes you to ‘the jungle’

By Kendrah Villiesse
Twin Peaks will be performing at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Dec. 29, 30,and 31. 

Twin Peaks ‘wizard’ shares DIY magic

By Kendrah Villiesse
Turkauz, a nine-member band, played in Chicago Dec. 1 and is currently working on its fifth studio album, which is due to release in 2018. 

Turkuaz is ‘On the Run’

By Kendrah Villiesse
Chicago 00 creates projects to teach the audience about history through technology. Its newest project, “Chicago 00: Spaces,” uses LED Beams at 150 N. Riverside Plaza to capture 50 years of Chicago architecture. 

Blast from the past: Project captures history through technology

By Kendrah Villiesse
Artists and educators Stephan Moore (left) and Chaz Evans (right) both curated and installed the exhibit "The Ears Have Walls: A Survey of Sound Games." 

Video games: Listen up

By Kendrah Villiesse
Herbal Notes is a supper club that serves cannabis-infused meals to educate the public on the benefits of marijuana. 

Chicagoan serves cannabis as conversation changer

By Kendrah Villiesse
Fast fashion costs more than market price

Fast fashion costs more than market price

By Kendrah Villiesse
Raymond Tominello, owner of Rooftop Local Honey, houses bees on rooftops and plans to collaborate with local schools to teach children about bees. 

‘Honey, I’m home’—Bees find hive in Bridgeport

By Kendrah Villiesse
Teaching children to appreciate the arts, Cool Classics! was one of 12 after-school programs given the 2017 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award. 

Program reminds kids reading is cool

By Kendrah Villiesse
Waterparks will be playing its first album Double Dare at the House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St., Nov. 22. The band is also promoting its second album, Entertainment, set to release Jan. 26. 

Waterparks: Not just slides

By Kendrah Villiesse
 

What do ‘Winnie the Pooh,’ ‘Rugrats,’ The Beatles have in common?

By Kendrah Villiesse
Preservation of the ‘80s: Bars provide nostalgic experience

Preservation of the ‘80s: Bars provide nostalgic experience

By Kendrah Villiesse
Chicago-native and third place winner of American Idol season 10, Haley Reinhart, performed at Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave., Nov. 5 for her "What's That Sound?" Tour.

‘Ba-ba’ bopping to Haley Reinhart

By Kendrah Villiesse
No Trespassing: The Dangers and thrills of urban exploration

No Trespassing: The Dangers and thrills of urban exploration

By Kendrah Villiesse
Hope for the Day, an organization that provides suicide prevention counseling, is partnering with Dark Matter Coffee to create a coffee shop that provides mental health awareness and suicide prevention at 3039 W. Fullerton Ave. 

Café turns coffee into ‘Sip of Hope’

By Kendrah Villiesse
Death From Above wants to get Outraged!

Death From Above wants to get Outraged!

By Kendrah Villiesse
Windy City Kitty Café the newest of its breed

Windy City Kitty Café the newest of its breed

By Kendrah Villiesse
Jess T. Dugan traveled around the nation photographing and interviewing transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals who are at least 50 years old. 

Gender identity explored in new gallery

By Kendrah Villiesse
A panel of women leaders discussed the challenges that come with being a women in the corporate world.

Reshaping the workplace with confident women

By Kendrah Villiesse
The coins collected in the meters will go towards the AIDS Foundation of Chicago.

‘Changing Youth’ one cent at a time

By Kendrah Villiesse
Christen Gee, one of the performers on the ensemble performance of Lovesick, presented by Teatro Luna at the Victory Gardens Theater on Oct. 5, 2017.

Coming together—International festival highlights Latino experience

By Kendrah Villiesse
Rusty Young, frontman and co-founder of Poco, released his solo debut album Waitin for the Sun on Sept. 15 and will be performing Oct. 25 with Poco at City Winery, 1200 W. Randolph St.  

Rusty Young ‘Waitin’ for the Sun’ to come up

By Kendrah Villiesse
America's Next Top Role Model

America’s Next Top Role Model

By Kendrah Villiesse
Canadian electronic music duo Zeds Dead will perform Oct. 21 at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave.

Zeds Dead to bring ‘Northern Lights’

By Kendrah Villiesse
Words participants use to describe the healthcare system are displayed in the “Take Care” exhibit at the Weinberg/Newton Art Gallery, 300 W. Superior St.

Breast cancer exhibit wants you to ‘Take Care’

By Kendrah Villiesse
West Englewood captures women of history including Englewood resident Gwen Johnson (pictured below) in new mural inspired by the women’s marches. 

Community comes together to paint its history

By Kendrah Villiesse
“Decisions” By Chantelle Branch gives voice to victims of domestic violence releasing Sept. 12. 

Where there is Smoke— book gives voice to domestic violence victims

By Kendrah Villiesse
Strangers practice the Tavistock method of social interaction and observation in Leigh Ledare’s film “The Task” showing at the Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S. Michigan Ave., Sept. 9–Dec. 31.

Art Institute ‘Plots’ new exhibit

By Kendrah Villiesse
Candida Alvarez poses in front of her painting "Buena Vista" (2002) at The Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. washington St. on May 4.

Pilsen artist is ‘Here’ with new exhibit

By Kendrah Villiesse
Vancouver- based electronic musician Pomo, who has worked with Mac Miller and Disclosure, will be performing solo at Schubas Tavern, 3159 N. Southport Ave., May 16.

Everything is ‘falling together’ for Pomo

By Kendrah Villiesse
Clean Bandit played at The House of Blues, 329 N Dearborn St., on May 2.

REVIEW: Clean Bandit gave ‘Real Love’ to fans—and they gave it back

By Kendrah Villiesse
The Frank Lloyd Wright Trust is hosting “Wright 150,” a celebration to commemorate the life and work  of famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright. 

Chicago celebrates 150 years of Wright

By Kendrah Villiesse
TV documentary showcases Pilsen voices

TV documentary showcases Pilsen voices

By Kendrah Villiesse
“What is an Artistic Practice of Human Rights?” a summit of artists around the world, will be held at Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E. 60th St., April 29-May 1.

Summit uses art to bring human rights issues to light

By Kendrah Villiesse
“Daughters of Ire,” a one-woman show that captures the stories of five women in Irish mythology, will be at the Beverly Art Center, 2407 W. 111 St., April 27–30. 

‘Daughters’ unite to show powerful, mythic Irish women

By Kendrah Villiesse
Original drummer of KYUSS, Brant Bjork, returns to Chicago for his solo tour at the Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont Ave., April 18.

‘Desert’ rocker comes to concrete jungle

By Kendrah Villiesse
Chicago’s Tiger Stripe Publishing, which aims to create diverse children’s books, is currently developing seven projects, its largest production since it opened. 

Local publishing company shows diversity through children’s books

By Kendrah Villiesse
Werewolf Coffee Bar, 1765 N. Elston Ave., opened to the public April 3. It was originally supposed to be a hangout space for DMK Restaurant employees. 

Coffee bar makes you ‘wonder’ with delivery truck barista station

By Kendrah Villiesse
Musical comedy “GoldiSocks and Her Three Bears’ Fabulous Fairy Tales of Drag,” written by Heather Branham Green, is paying homage to the drag community at the Gorilla Tango Theatre, 1919 N. Milwaukee Ave., until May 26. 

GoldiSocks shows drag in Trump’s America

By Kendrah Villiesse
More than life's bare minimum: Parents, caretakers create pathways for specially abled kids

More than life’s bare minimum: Parents, caretakers create pathways for specially abled kids

By Kendrah Villiesse
Danish singer-songwriter returns to Chicago to perform her new album "Citizens of Glass" at Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln Ave., March 30. 

Agnes Obel shatters Chicago with “Citizens of Glass” album

By Kendrah Villiesse
David Jordan (Jake Gyllenhaal) in Columbia Pictures' LIFE.

Jake Gyllenhaal gives new perspective on ‘LIFE’

By Kendrah Villiesse
Grammy-nominated band Bowling for Soup is scheduled to perform at the Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake St., March 31. 

Bowling for Soup knocks down their 11th pin

By Kendrah Villiesse
“Strong is the New Pretty” author Kate T. Parker will stop at Athleta, 3415 N. Southport Ave., April 5, as art of her nationwide book tour. 

Book shows girls embracing inner strength

By Kendrah Villiesse
The Neo-Futurists change their long-running show “Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind” to  “The Infinite Wrench” after 28 years at The Neo-Futurarium, 5153 N. Ashland Ave.   

The new future of The Neo-Futurists

By Kendrah Villiesse
Autism Eats, an organization that provides a safe space for families with autistic children to eat in public without judgment, is having its first Chicago dinner on March 18 at the Fireside Inn, 5739 N. Ravenswood Ave.

Chicago group makes sure ‘Autism Eats’

By Kendrah Villiesse
Exploring origins and creativity, “What Lies Beneath” follows the journey of two artists. The exhibit runs March 10–24 at the Chicago Arts Department, 1932 S. Halsted St.

Artists mix science, art, culture to discover ‘What Lies Beneath’

By Kendrah Villiesse
Festival to show the ‘Future is Female’

Festival to show the ‘Future is Female’

By Kendrah Villiesse
Presidential piñata becomes party hit

Presidential piñata becomes party hit

By Kendrah Villiesse, Arts & Culture Reporter
Chicago-based comic group remembers 'Forgotten History'

Chicago-based comic group remembers ‘Forgotten History’

By Kendrah Villiesse
Electronic duo MAKO is scheduled to perform at Subterranean, 2011 W. North Ave., on March 17.

MAKO ‘Runs for Their Lives’ to Chicago

By Kendrah Villiesse
Shop ‘til you drop: the future of retail

Shop ‘til you drop: the future of retail

By Kendrah Villiesse
Charlie Day and Ice Cube star in new movie "Fist Fight" opening in theaters on Feb. 17. 

Charlie Day fights back in new movie

By Kendrah Villiesse
Carousel King released Charm City Feb. 10 and will visit The Wire, 6815 W. Roosevelt Road in Berwyn, Illinois for its "Charm City Tour" March 10.

Carousel Kings to bring ‘Charm’ to the city

By Kendrah Villiesse
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To post or not to post: The double standards of social media nudes

By Kendrah Villiesse
Rap battle brings rhymes for Valentine’s Day

Rap battle brings rhymes for Valentine’s Day

By Kendrah Villiesse
Millennials are the gateway to fashion

Millennials are the gateway to fashion

By Kendrah Villiesse
The Boss Babe's popup shop 

Popup ‘babes’ extend their guest stay

By Kendrah Villiesse
Suburb ‘Parties On’ for ‘Wayne’s World’ celebration

Suburb ‘Parties On’ for ‘Wayne’s World’ celebration

By Kendrah Villiesse
Sexism isn’t funny—women unify for empowerment through comedy

Sexism isn’t funny—women unify for empowerment through comedy

By Kendrah Villiesse
Housing Forward to host mysterious fundraising event

Housing Forward to host mysterious fundraising event

By Kendrah Villiesse
Samantha Martin and her traveling troupe of Acro-Cats have performed all over the world and made TV appearances.

Acro-Cats, ‘meow-sicians’ entertain with variety show

By Kendrah Villiesse
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