Urban Furniture Store BoConcepts Doubles as Unconventional Art Gallery for Local Artists
In a city where it can cost an art lover to get into a gallery at this exhibit you get to see art for free in a store where essentially everything is art. Let's see the Museum of Modern Art do that!
Flow for Change: Don’t Talk about it, BE About It
Poets are always up on a platform talking about the world’s problems. These poets are helping put money where their mouth is.
They’re Starving, So She Is Too
Crystal D. King is giving up food for 30 days — or as long as it takes for three of her favorite local artists receive the support they’ve invested a combined total of more than 40 years to generate.
Body Grooving
A Chicago dance project puts on one-of-a-kind shows. Mixing together choreographers from the world stage, innovative dance techniques and old-fashioned foot drumming, the Chicago Human Rhythm Project takes tap to a whole new level.
The Humble Poet with a Purpose
Josephus III takes a natural ability for writing and poetry and turns a community on to spoken word poetry.
Foreign Films Cure Seasonal Blahs
While the American film industry pops out tired movies, foreign film festivals provide moviegoers with challenging, entertaining fare.
‘Brave New Voices’ Take the Stage
Following the success of his 2001 HBO series "Def Poetry," Russell Simmons takes a second go at exposing the world to the art of spoken word — only this time, through the focused lens of a young, up-and-coming generation of poets.
Putting Hope on Display
A Chicago art exhibit captures the essence of President Obama's campaign. Pieces on display were inspired by his political journey.
Moody-Nolan, Inc.: Building reality out of dreams
Prominent architect Curtis J. Moody has built a life and career from a childhood dream. His structural flourishes have enhanced college campuses, law enforcement offices and private organizations all over the country.
Kal Penn goes to White Castle, err ... House
Kal Penn's decision to put Hollywood on hold for a new kind of glitz and glamor - that of public office - will contribute to the changing face of the White House administration. Penn's commitment to acting as an advocate for Asian Americans in the arts is a significant achievement for all minorities hoping to have a greater say in the entertainment and political spheres.
Playing the Game
Director Justin Lin's record-breaking opening weekend release of "Fast & Furious" marks a huge step toward breaking down the barrier for Asian Americans in the entertainment industry.
Our Disappeared
In his documentary Our Disappeared, Juan Mandelbaum embarks on a journey to find out what happened to a few of his friends who were among the thousands who were kidnapped, tortured, and then "disappeared" by the military during Argentina's 1976-1983 dictatorship.
Showcasing the Spoken Word
April is National Poetry Month. Mark the occasion by attending some poetry-related performances.
The Potency of Poetry
Recent reports have indicated that poetry is a dying artform, desperately in need of salvation. But it can be argued that the rhythmical prose presented in today's music takes its cue from poetry. Just because a song isn't being praised for mastering iambic pentameter doesn't necessarily diminish its poetic value.
El Anatsui : Process and Project, Now on View
One the world's premiere contemporary sculptors, El Anatsui creates large scale sculptures using everyday objects. The newly opened Process and Project exhibition provides an insight into this living icon's creative method.
George Washington Carver: “Green” Before His Time
The African-American Museum in Dallas presents a tribute to George Washington Carver, the scientific guru who developed some of the most inventive uses for common plants and vegetables. In his prime, he was known as "The Plant Doctor," but considering today's widespread messages encouraging ecological conservation, The "Green" Doctor may be a more appropriate title.
Projecting Support for the Film Industry’s Minority
An oft overlooked but widely acclaimed showcase for talent, this event highlights Asian-American actors, directors and issues affecting the community. The San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival is definitely worth catching.
Contemporary High Renaissance Art: Tiepolo with a Swagger
Challenging the perception of African-American males in fine art, Kehinde Wiley is a contemporary artist practicing in the tradition old the great Masters. From Titian to Ice-T and back again, his works juxtapose current hip-hop culture with old world themes.
Windy City Hues
Go global, without a passport. Journey through Chicago's diverse neighborhoods with this visitor's guide to the city's ethnic museums.
