As part of a “Sade Day” celebration in Hyde Park on Saturday, artist Ivan Vazquez displayed his Sade-inspired paintings and digital prints at Connect Gallery. At the Silver Room nearby, fans purchased Sade-themed shirts, coasters, buttons, hats and other merch.
An accomplished artist makes a trip back home, reflecting on his roots, and sharing his story about his "Sweet Home Chicago" years.
The XL Film Fest and Summit brings together industry professionals, providing an immersive experience for audiences to dive into. From thought-provoking panels to film showcases, celebrate the power of storytelling through the captivating art form of cinema.
Joshua Granger was just a tot growing up on the South Side of Chicago when he saw the trailer for a B-movie that would forever change his life. The movie, “Rooftops,” which Granger later saw in its entirety and judged, in a word, “horrible,” had as its premise “this dance-fighting thing.”
The University of Chicago’s Wilma Bainbridge is getting to the bottom of what makes certain artwork memorable.
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The pop-up shop in the former Ark Thrift store will be open from Black Friday through the end of the year, owner Eric Williams said.
WICKER PARK — The Silver Room, a beloved shop and community hub that got its start in Wicker Park, is returning to the neighborhood for a holiday season pop-up in the former Ark Thrift shop, owner Eric Williams announced on Thursday….
Read MoreThe Color of Art, is a documentary that follows three artists as they navigate the "ecosystem" of the Black art community in Chicago….
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