In the care of a collector in Miami, Sydnie Jimenez’s self-portrait stands tall, immortalizing her and her twin sister, Haylie, in a side-by-side embrace. “The person who bought it is also a twin,” the 25-year-old says. Reaching about four feet in height, the sculpture emanates a sweet and soothing presence. Haylie’s clay fingernails and toenails […]
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Disco for abortion access, soul yoga, and more
Summertime in Chicago really reveals the city’s range. When there’s so much to choose from, how to pick any one thing? Well . . . The Gospel of the Hold Steady: How a Resurrection Really Feels by Michael Hann and the Hold SteadyAkashic Books, hardcover, $40, 208 pp., akashicbooks.com Do you eat, sleep, and read […]
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Lillstreet is the place for functional art
The Gallery Shop offers handmade ceramics, jewelry, textiles and more.
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Here are seven more of the most interesting maker classes the city has to offer
Build a terrarium! Sew a baby bib! Design your own perfume!
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If you have a deep-seated need to sew your own undies, Amy Taylor is here for you
The “underpants extraordinaire” teaches a BYOB Friday-night class at Lillstreet Art Center.
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Jessica Risker sharpens her sweet songs on a hazy new album
Deadbeat front woman Jessica Risker releases the sweet, hazy I See You Among the Stars, her most confident and consistent album yet.
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Lillstreet’s troubles fire up arts community, but its bankruptcy ends up half-baked
The Ravenswood art center’s bankruptcy filing will be withdrawn after its dispute with a Web designer was resolved Tuesday.
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Best established gallery
Lillstreet Gallery 4401 N. Ravenswood 773-769-4226 lillstreetgallery.com @Lillstreet Runner-Up Chicago Truborn
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Best art classes
Lillstreet Art Center 4401 N. Ravenswood 773-769-4226 lillstreet.com @Lillstreet Runner-Up Sip & Paint
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Will Chicago’s most daring and virtuosic jazz singer finally get the recognition she deserves?
Dee Alexander has earned international acclaim, but fame has eluded her. Her great new album might change that.
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Reader’s Agenda Tue 2/25: “Sportin’ Waves,” Dmitry Samarov, and “Mecca Flat Blues”
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Tuesday, February 25
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Reader’s Agenda Mon 11/25: “Violence and Virtue,” the Music Box’s 30th anniversary, and “Let There Be Light”
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Monday, November 25
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“Let There Be Light,” “Art and Appetite,” and the rest of your weekend in visual arts
Your guide to visual arts in the city this weekend
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“Realistic Fantasy,” “Will You Step Into My Parlour?,” and the rest of your weekend in visual arts
Your guide to visual arts in the city this weekend
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Reader’s Agenda Fri 10/25: Into It. Over It., Nicole Hollander, and Zombie Prom
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Friday, October 25