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Poetry Festival Will Spotlight Spanish-Language Literary Talent
Poetry can often be misconstrued as a convoluted literary genre, accessible only to a talented few. But organizers of Poesia En Abril (Poetry in April) Festival are working to change that. From April 11 to April 30, Contratiempo magazine and DePaul University will present 32 local and international poets, artists and musicians in this 6th [...]
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“In the Heights” Musical Comes to Pilsen
Community members are bringing a little bit of Broadway to Pilsen this month with a concert reading of the Tony Award-winning musical, “In the Heights.” Set in the neighborhood of Washington Heights in New York, “In the Heights” follows the story of a tight-knit group of Dominican immigrants who struggle to make a life for [...]
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Local Events: Arts and Entertainment
April 8: Ratchet Series at The Skylark Let’s get ratchet. For six years, The Skylark, 2149 S. Halsted, in Pilsen has held its Ratchet Series, presenting a diversity of music to the neighborhood including free jazz, improvised and experimental. Join them Monday as DH Bastet performs, a musical act described as bass guitar driven avant-jazz [...]
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Teatro Luna Presents ‘Your Problem With Men’
Playwright Emilio Williams uses the power of satire to highlight the dysfunctionality of today’s romantic relationships Some women often dream of the day when they are asked for their hand in marriage. Some even have a close idea of how and where they want him to prepare that unforgettable evening that culminates with the four [...]
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Local Events: Arts and Entertainment
Unconscious Mind-March 15 Saul Aguirre will direct a special art performance at Zhou B. Dance Gallery, 1029 W. 35th St. The multidisciplinary artist is known for his dramatic slow movements that portray his response to social issues. Performance starts at 8 p.m. Saúl Aguirre dirigirá una presentación especial de arte en la Galería de Baile [...]
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ARIES: MAR 21-APR 19/ARIES: MAR 21-ABR 19 You want to dive into a relationship but you are not sure if this is a good thing for you right now. Don’t be afraid to take a chance. Look at the “Whitley” show; even they can make it work and haven’t gotten cancelled. Some things are inevitable [...]
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Celebrating Women’s History Month with Art
Carlos & Dominguez Fine Arts Gallery is celebrating Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day with its annual “Voces de Mujeres” exhibit. Every year, Len Dominguez and his wife, Patricia Carlos, organize an exhibit, a theatre performance or a series of monologues to celebrate Women’s History Month. This year is no different, as they’ve brought [...]
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‘Crime Scene’ Puts Spotlight on Chicago Violence
Collaboraction’s new theater production reenacts some of city’s most publicized crimes How close have you been to losing someone you love to gun violence? For some the answer is a painful one, for others the fear could be terrorizing. The play “Crime Scene: A Chicago Anthology,” exposes us to it all—the fear, the anxiety and [...]
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Local Events: Arts and Entertainment
Typeforce 4 Opening Night – March 1 The folks at Co-Prosperity Sphere have organized a showcase of typographic all-stars. The featured artists, who submitted work in early February, show off their font and design skills in this diverse show of emerging talent. Check out them out at the opening reception, 3219-21 S. Morgan St. at [...]
Happiness is Written with Salsa
Some say the dance is hard but some say it helps relieve stress “The best dancers are not necessarily Latino,” Miguel Mendez, dance instructor from the Dance Academy of Salsa in Wicker Park said. For him and several students, Salsa has brought them happiness. Many people find Salsa to be a hard dance to learn. [...]
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