A Bibliophile’s View of Life Through Books
A new memoir from Donna Seaman, editor for adult books at Booklist, explores her journey through literature.
A new memoir from Donna Seaman, editor for adult books at Booklist, explores her journey through literature.
Ruth Guerra’s immersive, autobiographical solo work, part of Destinos 2024, is performed in her late father’s repair shop in Back of the Yards.
Local filmmaker Haroula Rose crafts a comedic drama about complex family dynamics, wrapped in a visual ode to Chicago.
The five Black basketball players hailed from the South Side, and they were managed by a 5-foot-3 North Side Jewish guy.
Sandra Steinbrecher’s images capture how Chicagoans transformed and preserved the industrial complex into a cultural center.
1. Ready to Ride Relive the best of summer at this three-day fest benefitting St. Helen School. A true neighborhood celebration, the annual St. Helen Carnival is being held in the heart of Ukrainian Village. There’ll be plenty of traditional carnival rides, music acts, and food from local vendors. September 27-29. sthelenchicago.org 2. Walk for … Read more
In her documentary King of Kings, Parisian filmmaker Harriet Marin Jones uncovers the incredible story of her grandfather and uncles. The so-called Policy Kings helped turn Bronzeville into the Black Metropolis — until the mafia and the feds took it all away.