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Author Archives: Danielle A. Scruggs

Posted inArts & Culture

In the Spirit performance celebrates black women’s stories and accomplishments

by Danielle A. Scruggs February 27, 2019August 18, 2021

Chicago-based duo combined poetry and singing with audience testimonials.

Posted inArts & Culture

‘African-American Designers in Chicago’ is an important corrective to art history

by Danielle A. Scruggs November 23, 2018August 18, 2021

The new Cultural Center exhibit shows how much design innovation came from black artists in Chicago.

Posted inBlogs

How this got made: the award-winning 2017 Best of Chicago issue cover

by Sue Kwong and Danielle A. Scruggs August 14, 2018August 9, 2022

The Reader‘s graphic designer and former director of photography and two sign painters explain how they created and photographed a mural in just 12 days.

Posted inArts & Culture

For Derrick Adams, black imagination is the future

by Danielle A. Scruggs June 20, 2017August 18, 2021

In his solo show, the New York-based polymath artist uses installation, video, music, and collage to remix the archival holdings of the Stony Island Arts Bank.

Posted inArts & Culture

Chicago’s south and west sides offer a wealth of art galleries and museums

by Danielle A. Scruggs May 17, 2017August 18, 2021

Feast your eyes at these spaces outside the downtown area.

Posted inBlogs

In Chicago, Obama’s legacy is visible

by Danielle A. Scruggs January 20, 2017August 18, 2021

Despite Trump’s promise to wipe out Barack Obama’s legislative victories, images of the former president in Chicago won’t be easily erased.

Posted inBlogs

The best photos from #ObamaFarewell

by Danielle A. Scruggs January 11, 2017August 18, 2021

Photos from #ObamaFarewell at McCormick Place Tuesday night

Posted inArts & Culture

The year in Reader photos

by Danielle A. Scruggs December 28, 2016August 18, 2021

The best photos that ran in the Reader in 2016.

Posted inBlogs

‘It feels like we’re screwed either way’: Latinos vote with mix of apathy and trepidation

by Danielle A. Scruggs November 8, 2016August 18, 2021

Voters in Pilsen and Little Village cast ballots in an election marked by hateful rhetoric about immigrants.

Posted inBlogs

Expo Chicago attracts a stylish crowd

by Danielle A. Scruggs September 23, 2016August 18, 2021

A sample of the best outfits at Expo

Posted inBlogs

Food porn from Pitchfork Music Festival

by Oriana Koren and Danielle A. Scruggs July 18, 2016August 18, 2021

A sampling of Pitchfork’s gustatory offerings.

Posted inBlogs

Photos of Chance the Rapper, Donnie Trumpet, and the Roots at Taste of Chicago

by Bobby Talamine and Danielle A. Scruggs July 7, 2016August 18, 2021

Chicago’s own Chance the Rapper dropped by the first day of the Taste of Chicago, joining Donnie Trumpet & the Social Experiment before the headlining set by the Roots.

Posted inBlogs

Phish make a splash at Wrigley Field

by Becky Frass and Danielle A. Scruggs June 28, 2016August 18, 2021

Freelance photographer Becky Frass captured the joyous mood at Phish’s first-ever Wrigley Field concerts.

Posted inBlogs

O.J.: Made in America isn’t about O.J., it’s about us

by Danielle A. Scruggs June 22, 2016August 18, 2021

ESPN’s O.J.: Made In America is about so much more than just O.J. Simpson.

Posted inBlogs

The Guerrilla Truck Show returns after a brief hiatus

by Danielle A. Scruggs June 15, 2016August 18, 2021

Photos of the Guerrilla Truck Show at Merchandise Mart during the annual NeoCon commercial design show.

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