Black Authors Get Day in the Sun at Soulful Chicago Book Fair By Emma Krupp Founder Asadah Kirkland tells us about the event’s origins, its “author-centricism,” and more. Read more
Poet Erika L. Sánchez on Going Mainstream and Not Being Perfect By Adrienne Samuels Gibbs The Bridgeport writer longed for Mexican American voices in literature growing up. Now she’s carving out a place for her own. Read more
This Program Brings Dance Out of the Theater, Into the Parks By Emma Krupp Dance in the Parks takes advantage of Chicago's beautiful parks and vibrant dance community to build bridges to new audiences. Read more
The Top Ten Things to Do This Week in Chicago Taste of Chicago, Samaria Rice: A Mother Speaks, Ruido Fest, West Fest, Gorillaz, and more Read more
How Music Transcends Nations and Generations at International Festival of Life By Emma Krupp In its 25th year, the fest will feature reggae, blues, calypso, and more, according to event coordinator Tremell Williams. Read more
63 Great Things to Do in Chicago in July By Jason Foumberg, John Hardberger, Britt Julious, Graham Meyer, Catey Sullivan, and Lauren Warnecke The best things to do in Chicago this month, selected by our critics Read more
10 Things to Do This Week in Chicago Jazzin’ at the Shedd, Missa Latina, Then They Came for Me, Chicago Tap Theatre, Lila Downs, and more Read more
Folk Guitarist James Elkington Has a Crush on Chicago By Dan Hyman The musician discusses a career of collaboration, Jeff Tweedy, and more Read more
Ten Things to Do This Week in Chicago Grant Park Music Festival, Sculpture Around Town, Pride Parade, Marquis Hill, and more Read more
Make Music Chicago Promises Daylong Celebration Across City By Reuben Unrau Artistic director Kuang-Hao Huang gives us a preview of tomorrow's musical bonanza. Read more
