“In a world stricken with grief and loneliness, divided by our need to stay healthy, we asked ourselves how we could come together as artists and human beings. We present…
Posts published in “Local Art”
Logo by tara branham, illustration by cape horn Theaters throughout the city have had the unique experience of needing to figure out how to produce amidst quarantine conditions, but none…
There is a freshly poured beer in a glass. It does not come from concessions – just my fridge in the kitchen. The room is dimmed, house lights down. One…
Jesse Howard has been producing art in Chicago since the 1980’s and he hit a milestone on October 10th. His first solo exhibit, The Spirit of Community, premiered at the…
Local Chicago band MIIRRORS released its new single, Nightwalk was released on September 25th. MIRRORS consists of bandmates Brian McSweeney and Shawn Rios, with occasional appearances by drummer Matt Johnson.…
In September, Scapi Magazine spoke with five independent music artists: Lassai, Nire Nah, Johari Noelle, Morgan Pirtle, and Oliv Blu. 2020 has been difficult for many reasons, which have intersected…
This season was a bit different for Free Street Theater’s Storyfront Youth Ensemble, whose rehearsals went virtual after meeting only a few times. The Ensemble closed out their digital play…
photo by Lenny Gilmore As of October 1st, Prop Thtr is leaving its storefront venue in Avondale, where it has been for the past 15 years. In a statement released…
photos by Sarah Potter If you are like any other person going through tweenhood in the 2000’s, the named Hilary Duff is one you probably uttered in one context or…
Local black-owned business BLKNRDWRLD is selling $25 yard signs that say #StayThe****Home and feature Mayor Lori Lightfoot. The signs are inspired by the memes made recently in response to the…
This week the we all live here project released a free coloring book for kids with little to do during the coronavirus pandemic. “As artists we all know how important…
I hate New Year’s, but the one saving grace of this dreadful holiday are best-of lists all of which I, possessing the willpower of a robot chicken, click on. It…
