The death of Myrna Salazar, cofounder and executive director of the Chicago Latino Theater Alliance (CLATA), in August, a month before the fifth annual Destinos: Chicago International Latino Theater Festival kicked off, was a huge blow to the performing arts community, including Jorge Valdivia, who worked closely with Salazar and CLATA in his role as […]
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Lou Conte Dance Studio closes after 46 years
Hubbard Street’s management blames COVID-19, but Conte and others raise questions.
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Light in Winter celebrates Unity Temple in music and movement
Frank Lloyd Wright’s recently restored “good-time place” provides a divine backdrop for Winifred Haun and Dancers.
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The Tossers’ Saint Patrick’s Day show, Good Food Festival, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend
“The Kurt Russell Art Show,” the Divine Feminine, and more happenings from March 17-19.
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Reader’s Agenda Thu 2/6: Maria Rita, Vision, Faith, & Desire II, and Streetsblog Chicago
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Thursday, February 6
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Honoring Saint Martha (Graham) with “Vision, Faith & Desire”
In the latest installment of the “Vision, Faith & Desire” series, Chicago dancers honor their patron saint, Martha Graham.
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Culture Vultures
Why is stand-up comedian Cameron Esposito taking advice from David Sedaris? And a local entrepreneur recommends Second City’s take on lame gifts.
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Former Reader Freelancer Wins Pulitzer
Dance Criticism May Have a Future After All: Former Reader Freelancer Wins Pulitzer