Hispanic or Latina: An Incomplete Story
First time novelist, Diana Rojas introduces us to “Litany of Saints: A Triptych.” Stories about new Americans.
Afro-Latines in Chicago Carry on Indigenous Roots through music and fashion
Though underrepresented in the Latine community, Afro-Indigenous Latines are establishing their presence in the city through dance, music and skirts at one of Chicago’s most socially active museums
Jude Caminos: Discovering Sound
The rhythm and beat of ping, clunk, crunch, bam, and “STOMP” fills the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place from
Recognizing Illinois’ Great Music History
JOLIET – “We want people to know that it exists, our museum exists, and we want to be inclusive of
Puerto Rican Chicago in Tumultuous Times: A Review of the MCA’s entre horizontes
In the past year, Chicago has made international news as asylum seekers from Ukraine and Venezuela desperately seek refuge in
Latina artist reshapes the face of resistance
“There is beauty everywhere, even beyond that border wall,” says artist Patricia Perez, 43, a second-generation Latina of Guatemalan and Puerto Rican heritage.
Técnicos and rudos face off at the Goodman Theatre
Lucha Teotl, the groundbreaking show integrating the vibrant tradition of lucha libre’s freestyle-masked wrestling deeply embedded in the cultural fabric
Jorge Valdivia: Telling Authentic Stories
Diversity, equity, and inclusion allow broader perspectives to be integrated when developing new ideas, particularly in the performing arts. They
“Flamenco Passion” Returns To The North Shore Center
SKOKIE – “Bravo!” “Brava!” “Ole!” Enthusiastic cheers filled the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts Friday night. The energetic
Puerto Rican Festival Returns In Person, Celebrates Richness of Culture
The annual Puerto Rican Fest returned richer than ever to Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood with celebratory piña coladas, bomba dancing,
Vicente Fernández, ‘El Rey’, passes away at age 81
Beloved Mexican singer Vicente Fernández, the king of ranchera music has died. He was 81. “Rest in Peace Mr. Vicente
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Boxed Experience blends theater and escape room for an immersive take on real-life issues
Off the bustling streets of Chicago, the freshly painted, bright yellow brick walls of Roni and Mac Grocery catch your