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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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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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Art in the South Side

From traditional to street art, take a look at some of the art exhibits in your neighborhood Whether it is in the north or south of the city, it seems that every weekend a new art exhibit opens. With the vast number of galleries, alternative art spaces and museums, it might be a little daunting [...]

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Theater Review: Colján

New play by Colectivo El Pozo explores more than a messy, drunken breakup Much can be learned from a breakup. Often the demons that are kept hidden surface, providing a view into who we really are without our “other halves.” Many times, that reflection gives us an opportunity to reevaluate our actions, our personality and [...]

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Painting Through Darkness

Despite Disabilities, Artists Present Their Work in Calles Y Sueños’ Latest Exhibit, “Visions In The Dark” Stella De Genova’s paintings are filled with unfathomable color. Working with watercolor, chalk pastel and ink, she creates realistic images that travel from lush landscapes to self-portraiture. Using a simple photograph or more complex concepts that stem from her imagination, [...]

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Rey Andújar: Antípoda

With striking corporal movement and elements of bilingual spoken word, Rey Andújar’s one-man show, Antípoda, gears audiences through a political discourse of racial identity, crime and sexuality across the Americas. Part of the laboratory research The Dramaturgy of the Body of the Author, the 35-minute, minimalistic performance creates a synergy between art, politics and language, [...]