Have fun in Chicago this weekend! August 17-19
Looking for fun things to do this weekend? Our suggestions for Aug 17-19: the Illinois State Fair, Whitney Cummings and Pilsen Fest.
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Theater pros gather in Chicago to promote more Asian representation
An agenda of workshops, play stagings aims to help actors and writers from across the nation fight “yellowface,” make sure “our stories get heard.”
Black girls, women bring poetry, dance, song to public art event in Douglas Park
A Long Walk Home hosted a public art event centered around reclamation and visibility of black girls and young women.
Free and cheap things to do in Chicago this weekend: July 20-22
Looking for free and cheap things to do in Chicago this weekend? Check out our recommendations!
Clinton Ghent, dancer, choreographer and ‘Soul Train’ host, has died at 78
Clinton Ghent grew up in Bronzeville with “Soul Train” creator Don Cornelius, found dancers for and later hosted the show. He has died at 78.
‘Undefinable’ feeling draws thousands to Jackson Park for Chosen Few festival
A melting pot of dance lovers from around the globe will fellowship in Jackson Park on Saturday for 13 hours of nonstop house music.
Choreographer Gillian Lynne of ‘Cats,’ ‘Phantom’ fame dies at age 92
Lynne’s many credits included the phenomenally successful “Cats” and “Phantom of the Opera.”
$5 million gift to Joffrey Ballet is largest in company’s history
With the donation from the Paul Galvin Memorial Trust Fund, Ashley Wheater’s title becomes Mary B. Galvin Artistic Director, effective immediately.
‘Dancing with the Stars’ Jenna Johnson, Val Chmerkovskiy engaged
Johnson on Thursday tweeted photos of her 32-year-old fiance on his knee popping the question in Venice.
Republican pimp, brothel owner wins Nevada primary
Hof celebrated his win at a party in Pahrump, Nevada, with “Hollywood Madam” Heidi Fleiss at his side.
Contemporary dance has a vibrant home at Dance Center of Columbia College
The small yet spunky presenter will mark its 45th anniversary in 2018-19, an impressive achievement in a rough-and-tumble field.
Peggy Roche Boyle, who taught Irish dance for over 40 years, has died at 73
Peggy Roche Boyle was a heel-clicking, tapping, leaping link to the line of teachers who kept Irish dance steps alive.
A guide to Chicago festivals
From Lollapalooza to neighborhood street fests, here’s a guide to all the festivals you can go to this summer.
Ballet Nacional de Cuba arrives with a celebrated take on ‘Don Quixote’
The ballet is co-founded by Alicia Alonso and originally named for the Cuban ballerina, who is now 97 and continues to serve as general director.
‘Hamilton: The Exhibition’ to debut in Chicago
Producer Jeffrey Seller: “We want our guests to be able to take a journey through Alexander Hamilton’s life, through his eyes.”
