The long awaited Bea Nettles: Harvest of Memory exhibition at Krannert Art Museum opened last week for in-person viewing. But on Thursday, November 19th, KAM will host an opening celebration via Zoom. The event will …
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Illinois Press to host virtual launch for book on African American satire
There are far too many reasons to attend this launch than I can possibly include here. But among the top three are the timeliness of Danielle Fuentes Morgan’s Laughing to Keep from Dying: African American …
Giertz Gallery to host virtual tour of Chicago architecture on November 19th
Parkland College’s Giertz Gallery invites to join a Zoom tour of Chicago architecture on Thursday, November 19th at 7 p.m. Led by Hillary Marzec, guide and founder of Inside Chicago Walking Tours, the tour’s “starting point …
Krannert Center announces premiere of Manual Cinema’s Christmas Carol
Krannert Center has just added something to your wish list that’s guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit. Chicago’s Manual Cinema, who we last saw in 2018 for their production of Blue Memories—The Life of …
Your guide to Virtual Small Press Fest 2020
What exactly is a small press? And how does it differ from zines and distros?
Have you seen the Chancla Vortex at Blacklight Box yet?
Next time you’re in Urbana, make sure to check out the latest installation at Blacklight Box (2204 S Lynn Street) featuring Alicia O. De Leon’s Chanclaz Del Cosmos. De Leon offers the simple chancla (flip flop) as a …
Five things in arts this month: November 2020
Like everything else, gratitude will look different this year. But preparing for this article has given me hope. It has reminded me that artists are resilient and often at their best when the chips seem to be down.
Take a photo art walking tour with Nika Lucks on November 7th
This event has it all. Fresh air, social distancing, a tour of Urbana murals and sculptures, plus photography tips from artist Nika Lucks. No photography experience necessary. Bring a camera (a camera phone will do …
The return of November Dance
“Dance is an art form rooted in the body, which carries the stories of our ancestors and the emotional tone of the present moment. At catastrophic moments, words fail us. The body absorbs experiences, and it never lies.” Jan Erkert, Dance at Illinois Department Head and November Dance Concert Director.
Learn to crochet your way into the CU Satellite Coral Reef
At 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 7th you can learn to create your own piece of the ongoing CU Satellite Crochet Coral Reef project. “The Crochet Coral Reef is a project by Australian-born twin-sisters Margaret …