Renaissance show brings back ’60s
On those days when I’m feeling particularly pensive, I like to spend some time walking on the University of Chicago campus (all of the posing, none of the student loans!) As I strolll along the campus,...
View ArticleAfter ‘Art Here Art Now’
If you happened to stroll between 1452 and 1466 E. 53rd St. at any time of the day late last year, you probably stopped for a minute to check out the various art installations displayed inside the...
View ArticleImmigration art takes over HyPa, beach
When Jeremiah Hulsebos-Spofford wanted to use the “forever open, clear, and free” lakefront to stage his project, “Give Me a Place to Stand and I Will Move the World,” he discovered the last part of...
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How’d you get your start in art?
Various artisans from painters to designers, sculptors to jewelry makers represented their works and wares last weekend at the DuSable Museum Arts & Crafts Festival, the South Side’s annual juried...
View ArticleNo, you’re beautiful!
It’s amazing how small gestures can really brighten your day. I pass this every day on my home from work, and its kinda nice, you know? My knowledge of street art is limited mostly to what was covered...
View ArticleThe Marilyn Monroe statue: not Chicago friendly
By now, everyone is probably familiar with the Marilyn Monroe statue that has been erected at 401 N. Michigan Ave. At first, I thought the statue was odd, and slightly creepy. But it didn’t dawn on me...
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Table For Two
Struggling to find a nice spot to take your Lady or Gentleman friend, look no further than Hyde Park. This neighborhood has so many great restaurants and coffee shops. Here are a couple of my...
View ArticleRenaissance art at modern day prices
Perhaps inspired by Betty Loren-Maltese’s recent garage sale, the Renaissance Art Society is putting some hot art up for grabs on September 10 to raise money for their 2011-2012 exhibition season. Ok,...
View ArticleArt & music at North Coast Music Festival
Yesterday, I went to the last day of ‘Summer’s Last Stand’; the catchy title for the North Coast Music Festival. In general, it was a fantastic festival. The band lineup was diverse and crowd-pleasing,...
View ArticleWashington Park transforms into African marketplace
With Labor Day weekend comes the South Side’s annual celebration of arts and culture from the African Diaspora, as Washington Park once again welcomed attendees to the four-day African Festival of the...
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On Saturday, we SHoP
SHoP Open House: It Is What It Is Sat., Oct. 1 4pm – ? SHoP (Southside Hub of Production) 5638 S. Woodlawn Ave Chicago, IL www.southsidehub.org Some people create art, others appreciate art that...
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Black lights and screen prints
The Hyde Park Art Center has recently opened two new hallway exhibitions that provide off-beat looks at the world of contemporary art. Upstairs, the entire hallway has been transformed into a lava-lamp...
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Dr. Seuss Exhibit: So-so, or So-WHOA?
Dr. Seuss & The Art of Invention October 13, 2011 – January 8, 2012 General Admission + Exhibit = $20 for adults Last week I had family in town, and was caught with the proverbial dilemma of how...
View ArticleSHoP local at Fenn Fair
I celebrate Christmas, and I enjoy much of the preparation and anticipation that goes with it. I love driving through neighborhoods and seeing the outside of homes glittering with lights, the insides...
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