Memorial Day is notoriously one of Chicago’s bloodiest weekends. Last year, 36 people were shot and seven died that weekend. In 2017 and 2016, the number of shootings was even
The United States has never had a strong tradition of government support for the arts. But we take what we can get and, since its founding in 1965, American artists
The United States has never had a strong tradition of government support for the arts. But we take what we can get and, since its founding in 1965, American artists
The midterm elections are less than three weeks away on November 6. If you’re registered to vote, hooray! But you can’t fully celebrate before you’ve completed your mission. Showing up
The midterm elections are less than three weeks away on November 6. If you’re registered to vote, hooray! But you can’t fully celebrate before you’ve completed your mission. Showing up
They say that not all heroes wear capes. It’s true: Some, like Meredith Harper Houston, wear leg warmers. A few years back, Houston, who is black, began thinking about how
They say that not all heroes wear capes. It’s true: Some, like Meredith Harper Houston, wear leg warmers. A few years back, Houston, who is black, began thinking about how
Dance has a long history of social activism. Heck, our website even has a whole section devoted to it. But tackling social justice causes has typically been the territory of
Dance has a long history of social activism. Heck, our website even has a whole section devoted to it. But tackling social justice causes has typically been the territory of
At a time when the political climate is increasingly divisive, it’s no wonder people want to compartmentalize. Some want their pirouettes separate from their politics, and can be quick to