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Celebrate everyday Black heroes with 28 Days of Greatness
Artist Brandon Breaux’s Instagram project highlights his peers, mentors, collectors, friends, and more throughout Black History Month.
By Tara C. Mahadevan | Feb 23, 2021
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The Joffrey unveils a new Boléro
Yoshihisa Arai choreographs a world premiere for Maurice Ravel's hugely popular composition.
By Irene Hsiao | Feb 22, 2021
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Second City finds a buyer and its instructors form a union
Private equity firm ZMC acquires the comedy institution, while AICE advocates for representation.
By Kerry Reid | Feb 19, 2021
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Fillet of Solo reminds us that no one is alone
The annual festival of storytelling offers the freshest catches for COVID days.
By Catey Sullivan on February 18, 2021 at 8:45AM
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Chicago dance artists figure out their next steps
But keeping their balance during COVID has been the toughest challenge many have faced.
By Melissa Perry on February 17, 2021 at 9:30AM
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Theatre for One creates a one-on-one connection between artist and audience
Court Theatre unveils a digital experiment in microtheater.
By Marissa De La Cerda on February 16, 2021 at 3:30PM
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Long live the King-Cat
A history of John Porcellino’s midwest influence
By Megan Kirby on February 16, 2021 at 6:00AM
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‘Nothing that we do that is worthwhile is done alone’
Author, organizer, and educator Mariame Kaba shows that collective action can be powerful only with community, and provides the next generation of changemakers with critical lessons on abolition and organizing in her new book.
By Ariel Parrella-Aureli on February 15, 2021 at 2:50PM