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The Reel Critic Travels ‘Across The Spider-Verse’

Marvel Comics character Miles Morales returns to the action in this sequel to 'Into The Spider-Verse.' Reggie Ponder shares his thoughts on the new film, out today!

Woman Living at Hyde Park Bus Shelter Now On Hospice: Family Searches For Missing Funds

Despite a crowdfunding campaign, her family alleges support never came.

Closing Weekend Of “not all realisms: photography, Africa and the long 1960s”

The sixties were a long time coming. The sixties keep coming back. Treating the 1960s expansively as an era and idea, the Smart Museum of Art’s new exhibition not all realisms: photography, Africa, and the long 1960s examines photography’s role in relation to a time of intense self-consciousness about change, celebration, stagnancy, struggle, and representation. The exhibition focuses on Ghana, Mali, and South Africa and features photographic prints, reprints, books, magazines, posters, and other material means through which photography’s relationships to real people and events were articulated, produced, and circulated.

Tarnynon Onumonu Uses Words As Tools To Heal

This week’s segment of “This Is What Chicago Sounds Like” follows a poet dedicated to breaking the chains of trauma.

Jackson Jay Kidder Sees Making Music As An Eternal Evolution

The multi-instrumentalist discusses his sound and latest single "Time Enough."

Closing Weekend Of “not all realisms: photography, Africa and the long 1960s”

The sixties were a long time coming. The sixties keep coming back. Treating the 1960s expansively as an era and idea, the Smart Museum of Art’s new exhibition not all realisms: photography, Africa, and the long 1960s examines photography’s role in relation to a time of intense self-consciousness about change, celebration, stagnancy, struggle, and representation. The exhibition focuses on Ghana, Mali, and South Africa and features photographic prints, reprints, books, magazines, posters, and other material means through which photography’s relationships to real people and events were articulated, produced, and circulated.

Músicas Al Frente: GOTOPO

Vocalo host Rocío Santos interviews the Venezuelan-born and Berlin-based musician, performer, singer-songwriter and producer.

Remembering The “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll”: Tina Turner In Song

A dive into Turner's early discography, curated by Ayana Contreras.

KAYTRAMINÉ: KAYTRANADA And Aminé’s Collaborative Culmination

Read up on the power duo's highly-anticipated project.

Kali Uchis Brings Fans A Personal Experience At The Aragon Ballroom

Vocalo afternoons host Nudia Hernandez saw the show, and brings fans a recap.

Jackson Jay Kidder Sees Making Music As An Eternal Evolution

The multi-instrumentalist discusses his sound and latest single "Time Enough."

“Kicking It With” Mariah Colon

Vocalo virtually sits down with the featured “In Rotation” artist to discuss her music career and influences.

Mayoush Is Chicago’s Rising “Lebanese Soul Diva”

Nudia Hernandez sits down with the singer-songwriter.

Chicago Openers Announced For NPR Music Tiny Desk Tour

Check out the opening acts for the July 6 performance of Little Moon, the winner of the 2023 Tiny Desk Contest.

Caleb Taylor’s Soulful Self-Reliance

Fresh off the release of his latest album 'NüSoul II,' we tapped in with the Chicago singer.

Tarnynon Onumonu Uses Words As Tools To Heal

This week’s segment of “This Is What Chicago Sounds Like” follows a poet dedicated to breaking the chains of trauma.

Daisy Zamora Takes Healing Into Her Own Hands

This week’s segment of “This Is What Chicago Sounds Like” features a Chicago doula and activist.

For Musician-Slash-Reporter Debbie-Marie Brown, Curiosity Is Essential 

Listen to this week's segment of “This Is What Chicago Sounds Like.”

Rima Sweiss Shares Palestinian Culture With Chicago

As a member of the advisory board for the Chicago Palestine Film Festival, Rima Sweiss amplifies Palestinian voices through film.

Photographer Eric Strom Captures Chicago History In Real Time

This week’s segment of "Chi Sounds Like" highlights Pilsen photographer and co-founder of GlitterGuts Eric Strom.

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