How bad is COVID-19 damage to the arts sector? Arts Alliance Illinois says it’s been researching that question and will be releasing the results any day now. I didn’t have them by press time, but it’s safe to assume they’ll be brutal. The heads of both the AAI and Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and […]
Tag: Michelle Boone
Posted inFilm
Black Harvest Film Festival is still a party
In its 26th year, the festival stretches itself in celebration—and in service.
Posted inArts & Culture
EXPO Chicago 2019 is Nick Cave’s show
Acres of art and a chance to observe capitalism at its looniest
Posted inColumns & Opinion
Ten surprising stories from the year in Chicago culture
From Theater on the Lake to spaceship on the park, 2016 was a weird time in the city.
Posted inColumns & Opinion
Many millions of dollars later, what’s up with Navy Pier?
And what’s in store for the future?
Posted inBlogs
City culture czar Michelle Boone says she’s jumping to Navy Pier
Michelle Boone steps down as Chicago’s Commissioner of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events; she’ll be replaced by Columbia College vice president Mark Kelly.
Posted inBlogs
The Great Chicago Fire Festival sets into motion the Great Chicago Spin Machine
Not even abject failure can put out this flame.
Posted inColumns & Opinion
One year in, the Chicago Cultural Plan is already receiving plaudits
What has the Chicago Cultural Plan actually done?
Posted inBlogs
Snapshots of opening night at Expo Chicago 2013
Expo Chicago 2013 launched at Navy Pier last night with a tweaked design, more video, and a benefit party.
Posted inColumns & Opinion
Do we really need the Great Chicago Fire Festival?
Do we really need the Great Chicago Fire Festival?
Posted inColumns & Opinion
What’s up with the Chicago Cultural Center?
Things are disappearing at the Chicago Cultural Center. Big things.
Posted inBlogs
The Toronto Chicago Cultural Plan
The Chicago Cultural Plan will be written in Toronto