On a chilly early evening in fall 2021, during the only proper opening that west-side backyard gallery the Franklin held all year, a crowd gathered to hear improvised music. Of the handful of live-music events I’ve attended since the start of the pandemic, it was easily the most magical. The vibe was relaxed and informal, […]
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Meet Nikko Washington, the painter and ace bowler in the Save Money collective.
The Hyde Park-raised artist wants to put his own spin on depicting the black experience.
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Brian Wells has quietly spent decades documenting the south side in oil paintings
The McKinley Park artist’s work will be on display at the Rainbo Club in September.