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Photography has always been one of my loves. Luckily for me (and for you, if you enjoy photography or are just curious about it) there are a variety of exhibitions up across Chicago right now that feature photography and reexamine its place in the art world.
The first stop is the Art Institute of Chicago’s Modern Wing, which is home to a small but impressive exhibition, “Exposure,” featuring the work of …more…
Salsa has become a global phenomenon. In any country people can be found who appreciate the music, the dance and the culture associated with it. Events known as Congresses or Congressos can be found all over the world from New York to Italy, Zurich, Isreal, China and Puerto Rico. Chicago’s International Salsa Congress (CISC) has come into its eleventh year with a bang. Created by Saladeen Alamin and Rosita Ragin-Alamin, …more…
Courtesy of Meghan Q. McCook and Elmhurst Art Museum
Chicago is a city of museums, but culture is not limited to the confines of the city. For those willing to venture forth in pursuit of art, the Elmhurst Art Museum is a gem that is well worth a visit. Not only is the museum itself a work of art, built around Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s McCormick House, but it …more…
Recently, my wife and I went to the movies to see “The Artist”. The film (which is silent) is a love letter to grand old cinema, with references to Welles, Chaplin, Wilder, and many more. The theater was packed with people watching from the stairs in rapt attention without a peep from a soul in the audience.
Why?
There is something fantastic about a work that wittily references the past and exudes …more…
Ana Lopez and Alejandro Cerrudo ~ Photo: Todd Rosenberg
It is Dance Magazine’s tradition of highlighting dancers and dance companies to watch as each year new constellations appear over the horizon. I am about to present a series of blogs honoring each of these future stars, helping to cast light on each one’s attributes so that you the reader and member of the audience can seek each one out and …more…
Ten, nine, eight… hold that thought.
If you have not had a chance to make your New Year’s Resolution for 2012, here’s one to start your list “Experience more art”. After the energetic flurry of the holiday season, why not spend time with friends and family, go out and see a show.
Here are a few upcoming shows to share the love and kick off the New Year right.
Dance(E)volve: New Works hosted …more…
While some may balk at the idea of watching a film without sound these days, hopefully sustained momentum behind the Oscar contender, The Artist, will spark a renewed public interest in recognizing the largely forgotten impact of silent film classics. ...more...
Since 2009, Chase Community Giving has been donating millions of dollars to community voted charities. This season, dance companies in Chicago decided to take this fundraising opportunity to a whole new level. ...more...
Do you love Chicago Theater? Would you like to meet others who love Chicago Theater? Would you like to be a volunteer at your favorite Chicago Theater? Then consider becoming a Saint – Chicago Style. Every year, the 1900+ members of this unique organization provides help to over eighty of the Chicago and suburban theater, dance and music organizations for a variety of activities including ushering at performances and, in …more…
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