A couple years ago, Chicago art-rock group Woongi dropped an album intended as an unofficial soundtrack for a 1993 kids’ film featuring a magical flying skateboard voiced by Dom DeLuise. You can try to find spots where the synth-focused songs on Rip’s Cuts might fit into the movie, titled The Skateboard Kid, but their cheeky playfulness speaks for itself. Woongi’s new self-released follow-up, Fruits of the Midi, is a touch subtler but still delightfully silly. The dramatic art-rock freak-out “Fish Fry” combines its proggy riffing with a quick shot of goofiness: on the chorus, a breathy falsetto vocal expresses a desire to mix things up this weekend and host a party for consuming fried cod. The taut and elegant music on Fruits of the Midi demonstrates Woongi’s vibrant, ongoing evolution, and the band’s puckishness helps their maximalist aesthetic keep its feet on the ground. v
A 1-month-old girl and six other people were hit by gunfire in Englewood Thursday night when three gunmen jumped from a black Jeep Cherokee and began firing up and down the street.
The attack came just days after two mass shootings killed two women and injured 15 other people in Chicago. At least 24 shootings across the city this year have wounded four or more people, according to a Sun-Times analysis.
The Englewood attack occurred around 8:15 p.m. when three gunmen “began shooting in several directions” in the 6500 block of South Halsted Street, according to Chicago police.
The three jumped back into the Jeep and sped off down 66th Street, police said. No one was in custody.
The baby was shot in the head and taken in critical condition to St. Bernard Hospital, then transferred to Comer Children’s Hospital, according to police and a Chicago Fire Department spokesman.
Outside the emergency room, an SUV with at least three bullet holes was parked near the entrance. Police spokesman Tom Ahern said the baby was strapped into a car seat when she was shot.
Chicago police guard a red SUV outside Comer Children’s Hospital that was involved in a shooting where at least 7 people were shot in the 6600 block of South Halsted Street, in the Englewood neighborhood neighborhood, Thursday, July 1, 2021. Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times
As the child clung to life, a group of people at the hospital held a prayer circle and embraced each other. Community activist Andrew Holmes said the family was “upset and trying to find out information about the baby.”
“The baby’s shot, and they want the shooter to either come forward or somebody to turn them in,” Holmes said.
The others shot:
A 15-year-old boy struck in the arm and taken to St. Bernard Hospital;
A 46-year-old man shot in the leg and also taken to St. Bernard;
A 23-year-old man hit in the leg and transported to Stroger Hospital;
A 30-year-old man shot in the arm and brought to Stroger;
A 36-year-old man wounded in the buttocks and taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center;
A 32-year-old man who suffered a graze wound to the hip and refused medical treatment.
They were all in good condition, police said.
Halsted was closed off for blocks as police investigated. At the scene, dozens of shell casings littered the ground near Spirits Beverage Depot at 6601 S. Halsted St.
Ahern told reporters the attack may have been captured on surveillance video.
The shooting happened less than six hours after a 9-year-old girl was shot in the head in another South Side shooting that also wounded a 61-year-old man. She was also in critical condition at Comer, police said.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – FEBRUARY 28: Duncan Keith #2 of the Chicago Blackhawks advances the puck against the Detroit Red Wings at the United Center on February 28, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Losing Duncan Keith is going to be hard for ChicagoBlackhawks fans to see.
If the Blackhawks lose Duncan Keith, they are probably still losing their best defenseman despite his age. He is also the best defenseman in the history of the franchise and one of its all-time great players. He has won three Stanley Cups, Two Norris Trophies, and one Conn Smythe Trophy as the MVP of the playoffs. It has been a Hall of Fame career for Keith.
The Blackhawks probably won’t get much back in a trade for him but they will get a bit of salary cap relief. They will also be continuing their quest to get much younger in the meantime. Keith only has a few years left in the skates but it will certainly be strange seeing him play in another uniform. It is the business of the NHL but it can also be weird at the same time.
There are rumblings Chicago is working on a potential Duncan Keith trade to either the Pacific Northwest or Western Canada. Word is Keith and team are working together to get him to a place he wants to go. We will see where this goes.
This rumor came from Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet in Canada. When he says something, it is true. There is a good chance that Keith is moved out of Chicago before the start of the 2021-22 season. These are three trades that might help the Hawks while sending Keith out of town:
Four people were killed, and twenty-eight others were wounded in shootings Thursday in Chicago, including a man who was killed in a drive-by in West Garfield Park.
The 25-year-old was standing on the porch about 4:15 p.m. in the 4000 block of West Van Buren Street when a car drove by and someone from inside fired shots, Chicago police said. He was shot in the head and was pronounced dead at the scene. He hasn’t been identified.
A man was killed in a shooting in South Shore. He was found unresponsive with a gunshot wound to his forehead about 8:25 a.m. outside an apartment building in the 6800 block of South Ridgeland Avenue, police said. The 30-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. He was identified as Donzell Bailey by the Cook County medical examiner’s office.
A man was found fatally shot in a car in Gage Park on the Southwest Side. The man, 29, was discovered about 5:55 a.m. in the 5400 block of South Artesian Avenue with a gunshot wound to his face, police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. He was identified as Melvin Ajtun by the Cook County medical examiner’s office.
A woman was killed and an 8-year-old girl and another woman were wounded in Roseland on the Far South Side. About 1:10 a.m., the two women were sitting on the porch of a home in the 11300 block of South Wentworth Avenue when someone stepped from a white Nissan and fired at them, police said.
A 40-year-old woman was taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where she was pronounced dead, police said. She has not yet been identified. A 30-year-old woman was grazed by a bullet and taken to Roseland Hospital in good condition. One of the shots went through the house and struck an 8-year-old girl in the arm. She was taken to Roseland Hospital and was also in good condition.
In non-fatal shootings, two men were shot in a drive-by in Back of the Yards on the South Side. About 11:30 p.m., they were standing in a gangway in the 5300 block of South Hoyne Avenue, when someone drove past in the alley and began shooting, police said. A 20-year-old man was struck in the foot and a 35-year-old man was struck in the leg. They were taken to St. Bernard Hospital where they are in good condition.
Two people are in critical condition after a car they were traveling in was caught in the crossfire of a shoot-out in East Garfield Park on the West Side. About 10 p.m., two men and a woman were traveling in a vehicle north on California Avenue, and before attempting to turn north onto Van Buren Street, their vehicle drove in between two vehicles that were shooting at each other, police said. A 38-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman were struck multiple times and taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where they are in critical condition. A 27-year-old man was struck in the right leg and taken to the same hospital, where he is in good condition.
A 1-month-old girl was among seven people wounded in a mass shooting in Englewood on the South Side. About 8:15 p.m., three males jumped out of a black Jeep Cherokee in the 6500 block of South Halsted Street, and “began shooting in several directions,” according to police. The trio then hopped back in the vehicle and were last seen traveling on 66th Street. No one was in custody. The baby was shot in the head and taken in critical condition to St. Bernard Hospital before being transferred to Comer Children’s Hospital, according to police and a Chicago Fire Department spokesman.
The others shot included:
A 15-year-old boy struck in the arm and taken to St. Bernard Hospital;
A 46-year-old man shot in the leg who was also taken to St. Bernard;
A 23-year-old man hit in the leg and rushed to Stroger Hospital;
A 30-year-old man shot in the arm who was also taken to Stroger;
A 36-year-old man wounded in the buttocks and taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center; and
A 32-year-old man who suffered a graze wound to the hip and refused medical treatment.
They were all in good condition.
A 9-year-old girl was critically wounded in a shooting that also left a man hurt near the border of the Grand Crossing and Chatham neighborhoods on the South Side. They were in the 800 block of East 79th Street when a car approached and someone inside opened fire about 2:45 p.m., police said. The girl was struck in the head and taken to Comer Children’s hospital in critical condition. The man was shot in the foot and was in good condition at the University of Chicago Medical Center.
Two people are in critical condition after a car they were traveling in was caught in the crossfire of a shoot-out Thursday night in East Garfield Park on the West Side.
About 10 p.m., two men and a woman were traveling in a vehicle north on California Avenue, and before attempting to turn north onto Van Buren Street, their vehicle drove in between two vehicles that were shooting at each other, Chicago police said.
A 38-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman were struck multiple times and taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where they are in critical condition, police said. A 27-year-old man was struck in the right leg and taken to the same hospital, where he is in good condition.
There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today until 11 p.m. Chicago time. The moon is in Aries.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
You feel strong, confident and a bit feisty. (Ah yes, you’re in your element.) Because of this, you will be especially convincing when talking to anyone, which is good news for those in sales, marketing, teaching, acting, writing and calling out bingo numbers.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
This is a fast-paced, busy week; nevertheless, today is the end of the week and you want to cocoon somewhere because you feel the need to hide and catch your breath in order to regroup. The increased chaos and busy activity at home is exhausting.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
You will enjoy talking to anyone because you feel emotionally energized and eager to give your views to someone. A conversation with a female friend in particular will be lively and mutually fascinating. This is a good day to discuss your goals. You might also advise a friend.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
People notice you today. In fact, some are discussing personal details about your private life. Be aware of this in case you have to do some damage control. Meanwhile, you have strong energy to research something or look for facts behind the scenes. “Got it!”
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
It’s the end of the week and you’re hungry for adventure. “Anyone? Bueller? Anyone?” You want something exciting to happen because you feel a thirst for knowledge and the need for stimulation. If you can travel, great. Try to learn something new. Enjoy the company of someone who is different.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Before the weekend begins, set aside some time today to go over red-tape details that are taking up space in the back of your mind. Check issues related to debt, banking, insurance matters, inheritances and shared property. Tie up any loose ends. (You’ll love yourself for this later.)
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Have a long lunch with someone or make an effort to enjoy the company of someone close to you because conversations will be lively and stimulating today! (Just what the doctor ordered.) You’re a social sign and you need to be acknowledged by others. (“Doesn’t everyone?”) Not as much as you think.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
When it comes to your job or your health or a pet, you have strong opinions today and you will not hesitate to share them. (Oh yes, you’re full of ideas.) Caution because discussions about shared property might be emotional. “My precious!”
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
It’s Friday and it’s a wonderful day to schmooze! Accept invitations to socialize. Enjoy sportsevents, fun activities with kids and anything related to the arts. Take a vacation if possible. Tra la, tra la, it is to laugh! Tap into your creative side.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Family discussions will be significant today, especially with a female member. However, some of you might choose to cocoon at home and relax among familiar surroundings. No matter what happens, you’re curious about your domestic scene.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
You are a networker extraordinaire! (Don’t leave home without your petition.) Today is a wonderful day to schmooze with others, and, in particular, to share your ideas in a convincing, passionate way. No one will be able to resist you. (Where do I sign?)
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Cash flow, finances and shopping are on your mind today. You might want to buy something for a family member or your home or perhaps something related to a home repair? (Maybe a tradesperson?) Write down your money-making ideas because they might be worth consideration later.
If Your Birthday Is Today
Actress Margot Robbie (1990) shares your birthday. You are compassionate, friendly, warm and helpful. You are nurturing to those who are close to you. You are also poised, graceful and a natural leader. You are creative and many of you are quite successful. This year you are determined to liberate yourself from restraints and confines that held you back. You want the freedom to do your thing!
Five people, including a 1-month-old baby, were wounded in a shooting Thursday night in Englewood on the South Side.
About 8 p.m., someone opened fire in the 6600 block of South Halsted Street, Chicago Fire spokesman Larry Langford said.
The baby was taken in critical condition to St. Bernard hospital and later transferred to Comer Children’s Hospital, Langford said.
A man in his 30s was taken in critical condition to the University of Chicago Medical Center, fire officials said. A 22-year-old man was taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition.
Another man, in his 50s, was taken to St. Bernard Hospital in good condition, fire officials said.
A fourth adult self-transported to St. Bernard Hospital, according to Langford. His condition wasn’t known.
A 9-year-old girl was critically wounded in a shooting that also left a man hurt near the border of the Grand Crossing and Chatham neighborhoods on the South Side Thursday.
They were in the 800 block of East 79th Street when a car approached and someone inside opened fire about 2:45 p.m., Chicago police said.
The girl was struck in the head and taken to Comer Children’s hospital in critical condition, police said. The man was shot in the foot and was in good condition at the University of Chicago Medical Center.
No arrests have been reported.
Later Thursday, a woman who identified herself as the girl’s aunt was among a few dozen people mulling outside University of Chicago’s emergency room. She wouldn’t provide any details of the attack but claimed officials aren’t doing enough to tamp down the violence in the city.
“They can’t be if every time you turn on the news somebody’s getting shot,” said the aunt, who declined to identify herself or name the wounded girl. She described her as a 10-year-old.
The aunt claimed the mayor and police officials “know what’s going on in these blocks.”
“They know the gang bangers,” she added. “They know the people that’s getting these guns and stuff, and they know the areas.”
Still, she scoffed after learning that Supt. David Brown told reporters that the young girl was caught “in the crossfire of two gangs going at it.”
“He ain’t even been out here, so how’s he know?” she said.
Asked Thursday about the Police Department’s plan for keeping children safe over the historically violent July 4th weekend, Brown side-stepped the question but broadly referenced the city’s targeted summer safety strategy. He insisted, however, that children have often become victims of gang violence.
“There’s a significant rise in young people, children, being shot here and everywhere in the country, but here specifically,” he said during a news conference he had called about this year’s violence. “[They’re] likely not the target, though. Likely an innocent bystander.”
Earlier Thursday, an 8-year-old girl was wounded in a triple shooting that left a woman dead in Roseland on the Far South Side. The girl was struck in the arm and was in good condition at Roseland Community Hospital.
Welcome to our highlights for concerts, festivals and live music in Chicago. From free shows at Millennium Park to large festivals like Ravinia and Lollapalooza, and intimate shows at small local venues, our guide has all the latest music entertainment. Bookmark this page and check back for updates on concerts and events.
Ravinia Festival
What: The Ravinia Festival, the oldest outdoor music festival in the country, returns with reduced capacity. As usual, the lineup is a varied slate of music from classical to pop, jazz and rock. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra returns for a six-week run with conductor Marin Alsop leading seven concerts in her first season as Ravinia’s chief conductor. Also on the roster are: Garrick Ohlsson,Cynthia Erivo, Counting Crows, Kurt Elling, Brian McKnight, John Hiatt and the Jerry Douglas Band, The Roots, John Legend, Madeleine Peyroux, Midori, Joshua Bell, Pinchas Zukerman, the Chicago Sinfonietta and the Joffrey Ballet.
Independence Day concerts will kick off the Grant Park Music Festival season.Patrick Pyszka
What: The Grant Park Music Festival will be fully open for capacity audiences in the seated area and the lawn when it returns. The season opener is an Independence Day salute at 6:30 p.m. July 2-3 with performances of works by John Williams, Scott Joplin, Robert Lowden, Florence Price, Leonard Bernstein, George Walker and of course Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” and John Philip Sousa’s “Stars and Stripes Forever.” Carlos Kalmar and Christopher Bell conduct.
When: July 2-Aug. 21
Where: Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park, Michigan and Randolph.
Denise La Grassa Courtesy of Denise La Grassa Music
What: Singer, songwriter and keyboardist Denise La Grassa performs an evening of original jazz accompanied by guitarist John Kregor with visual artist Sholo (Cheryl Beverly) who, inspired by the song lyrics, paints during the performance. La Grassa unveils new songs written through the eyes of Lady Liberty in a 21st century marked by the confusion over the role of American democracy and original identity.
Adrian Dunn will conduct the Chicago Philharmonic in “Redemption,” June 29-Aug. 27.Courtesy of AdrianDunn.com
What: Chicago Philharmonic returns with a three-concert outdoor chamber series at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts parking lot, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie. The opening performance at 7 p.m. June 27 is “Chicago Phil Brass: Brass with Sass” and features Edward Elgar’s “Chanson du Matin,” Astor Piazzolla’s “Oblivion,” Fats Waller’s “That’s a Plenty,” Bob Dylan’s “Forever Young” and more. There’s also a free streaming concert “Redemption” (June 29-Aug. 27), which features spirituals and gospel songs conducted by Adrian Dunn.
What: Summer Nights with Northlight is a cabaret series held at Evanston restaurants to benefit Northlight Theatre. The performers are Alexis J. Roston and Kelvin Roston Jr. (June 10, Good to Go Jamaican, 711 W. Howard), Linda Solotaire (July 27, Sketchbook Brewing Company, 4901 Main, Skokie) and Heidi Kettenring (Aug. 24, Peckish Pig, 623 W. Howard).
When: Performances times are 6 p.m.
Tickets: $60 includes light dinner and select drinks. Visit northlight.org.
Labyrinth Arts and Performance Collective
What: Labyrinth Arts and Performance Collectivepresents “Emerge,” a new cabaret series featuring music, drag performance, comedy and spoken word.
“Tuesdays on the Terrace” at the MCA in Chicago.Copyright MCA
When: 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays June 1-Aug. 31
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art’s outdoor sculpture garden, 220 E. Chicago
What: Tuesdays on the Terrace returns to the Museum of Contemporary Art’s outdoor sculpture garden. The popular jazz concert series features an array of Chicago jazz musiciansFirst up on June 1 is Alexis Lombre’s Ancestral Awakenings. Free with advance reservations. Visit mcachicago.org.
Lollapalooza
When: July 29-Aug. 1
Where: Grant Park
What: Lollapalooza returns to Grant Park July 29-Aug. 1 with Foo Fighters, Post Malone, Tyler, the Creator, Miley Cyrus, Dababy, Marchmello, Journey, Megan Thee Stallion, Roddy Ricch, Kaytranada and more. $375+/festival pass. Visit lollapalooza.com.
Pitchfork Music Festival
When: Sept. 10-12
Where: Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph
What: The Pitchfork Music Festival returns to Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph. Performers include Erykah Badu Phoebe Bridgers, St. Vincent, The Fiery Furnaces, Angel Olsen, Kim Gordon Waxahatchee, Flying Lotus, Thundercat and more.
Welcome to our highlights of events and entertainment in Chicago at our city’s best museums and galleries. Bookmark this page and check back for updates on the latest activities.
‘Toward Common Cause: Art, Social Change and the MacArthur Fellows Program at 40’
What: The Smart Museum’s “Toward Common Cause: Art, Social Change and the MacArthur Fellows Program at 40” is a multi-museum exhibit of important work by a wide variety of artists. The reopened DuSable Museum of African American History participates with an exhibit of “Presenting Negro Scenes Drawn Upon My Passage through the South and Reconfigured for the Benefit of Enlightened Audiences Wherever Such May Be Found, By Myself, Missus K.E.B Walker, Colored,” a signature black silhouette installation from the artist Kara Walker.
When: To mid-September at the museum, 740 E. 56th Pl.
Admission: $3-$10 (Sundays free), children under 5 free.
A 1954 “Brenda Starr” panel at the Chicago Cultural Center exhibit.DCASE
What: “Chicago: Where Comics Come to Life (1880-1960)” looks at Chicago’s significant role in the development of the early comic strip. Curated by artist-author Chris Ware and the City of Chicago’s cultural historian emeritus, Tim Samuelson, it focuses on comics in popular publishing, African American cartoonists, the first women cartoonists, the first daily comic strip and more. (The exhibit is a historical companion to “Chicago Comics: 1960s to Now,” the survey of contemporary Chicago comics at the Museum of Contemporary Art.)
“We the People” by Chaz BojorquezNational Museum of Mexican Art Permanent Collection, gift of Chaz and Christina Bojorquez
What: After being closed for 15 months, the National Museum of Mexican Art reopens July 1 with a handful of exhibits. “Spotlight on Chaz Bojorquez and Enrique Alferez” features the museum’s newest acquisition, “We the People,” a painting by Bojorquez, and Alferez’s iconic bronze sculpture “La Soldadera.” Plus “Adlateres and the Unexpected Journey: Works by Carmen Chami” features paintings inspired by Mexican Baroque painting and figurative style.
“Mother and Child,” Njideka Akunyili Crosby (2016). Courtesy the artist, Victoria Miro and David Zwirner.(C) Njideka Akunyili Crosby
When: To Nov. 21
Where: National Public Housing Museum, 625 N. Kingsbury, and at the Minnie Riperton Apartments, 4250 S. Princeton
What: The National Public Housing Museum partners with the Chicago Housing Authority to display artwork by MacArthur Fellow Njideka Akunyili Crosby as part of “Toward Common Cause,” a multi-site exhibition organized by the Smart Museum of Art at the University of Chicago in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of the MacArthur Fellows Program. Crosby uses acrylic, colored pencil and photo collages to create her distinctive portraits of African American life. “I almost want people to feel like the door is open and they’re walking by a scene into someone else’s life,” she says, “because that really is what I’m doing… mining my life to tell a story that is global but really wanting people to feel like they’re getting a glimpse into my world.” Crosby’s artwork installation is displayed on 70-foot banners on the sides of two buildings.
Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Bill MauldinCopyright the Pritzker Military Museum & Library
When: Through spring 2022
Where: 104 S. Michigan
What: Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Bill Mauldin, who studied at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts and was a cartoonist for the Chicago Sun-Times, is the subject of a retrospective at the Pritzker Military Museum & Library. “Drawn to Combat” covers Mauldin’s career as a wartime cartoonist focusing on soldiers’ experiences and as a political cartoonist. The exhibit draws from more than 5,000 cartoons and objects donated to the museum by the Mauldin family. Tickets: $8, $10, children under 12 free.
Amy Sherald’s portrait of Michelle ObamaNational Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
When: To Aug. 15
Where: Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S. Michigan
What: The Art Institute is the first stop of a five-city tour for the official portraits of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. Artists Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald are the first African Americans to be commissioned by the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Galley to create the official portraits of a president or first lady. After the nationwide tour, the portraits will reside in the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. The exhibit is included with museum admission ($14-$25).
Nick Drnaso’s painting for the cover of his graphic novel “Sabrina” in “Chicago Comics.”Provided
When: June 19-Oct. 3
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago
What: A new exhibit celebrates Chicago’s pivotal role as a national and innovative center for comics and cartooning. With a focus on rediscovering the work of women and BIPOC comic artists, this major exhibition presents the last 60 years of the city’s artful cartooning history, showing how comic art is a democratic medium that allows artists to speak directly to people in relatable ways. Over 40 cartoonists are featured including Lynda Barry, Lilli Carre, Daniel Clowes, Nick Drnaso, Edie Fake, Emil Ferris, Nicole Hollander, Charles Johnson, Kerry James Marshall and Chris Ware. On display are comics, graphic novels, zines, original drawings, dioramas, commissioned films, installations, rare ephemera and books. Admission: $8, $15.
What: Generations have been inspired by the work of primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall, who has not only shown the urgent need to protect chimpanzees but also redefined species conservation to include the needs of local people and the environments. A new exhibit follows her journey from a curious young child in England to a passionate scientist studying chimpanzees in Africa. Included in the exhibit are a re-creation of her field research tent, a hologramlike projection of Goodall sharing her fieldwork memories, augmented reality activities and a projection of Tanzania’s Gombe Stream National Park. Tickets: $18-$32.
Vivian Maier, “Three Highland Park firemen,” Highland Park, August 1964, inkjet print. Gift of Jeffrey Goldstein/(C) The Estate of Vivian Maier
When: To May 8, 2023
Where: Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark
What: Much has been heralded about street photographer Vivian Maier’s black-and-white photographs in exhibits, books and films. Now this multimedia exhibit features 65 color images made during her time as a suburban Chicago nanny from the 1950s to 1970s, many of which have never been seen before. Maier, who died in 2009, was a bit of a character and always had a Roloflex camera around her neck as she walked the streets snapping images of women, children, the old, the poor, the abstract. While her motives remain elusive, her photographs continue to speak volumes. Tickets: $17, $19.
Where: Cleve Carney Museum of Art in the McAninch Arts Center, College of DuPage, 425 Fawell, Glen Ellyn
What: Here’s the not-too-miss art exhibit of the summer. Dolores Olmedo (1908-2002), a Mexican musician, businesswoman and friend of artists Frida Kahlo and her husband Diego Rivera, amassed an impressive list of works by both artists that reside in Mexico City’s Museo Dolores Olmedo. Her collection of paintings and works on paper by Kahlo have now traveled to the newly expanded Cleve Carney Museum of Art. The long-awaited exhibit, delayed a year because of the pandemic, features an array of oil paintings and works on paper, pivotal pieces created by the artist. Also featured are a multimedia timeline that offers a framework of Kahlo’s life, more than 100 photographs, a Kahlo-inspired garden and a family-friendly children’s area featuring a replica of Kahlo’s Casa Azul in Coyoacan, Mexico. Tickets: $23, $40.
An-My Le’s “Migrant Workers Harvesting Asparagus, Mendota, California,” part of “Much Unseen Is Also Here.”Courtesy of Marian Goodman Gallery
When: Through Aug. 29
Where: 600 S. Michigan at Columbia College Chicago
What: The museum is presenting two new exhibits. “Much Unseen Is Also Here: An-My Le and Shahzia Sikander” features the work of two Asian-American artists who explore their relationship to America. In the tradition of American road photography, Le’s photographs confront the political rhetoric of the moment and tackle current events; Sikander uses sculpture, drawings and animation to examine the intersection of power, gender, empire and self. “Martine Gutierrez”features work from Gutierrez’s independent art publication, “Indigenous Woman”, a magazine exploring how deeply sexism, colorism, racism, transphobia and other biases are embedded and ubiquitous in popular culture and fashion photography. Admission is free.
The Paderewki Collection at Polish Museum of America.Courtesy Polish Museum of America
When: Ongoing
Where: 984 N. Milwaukee
What: The museum, since 1935 a repository for a wide variety of materials pertaining to Poland and the Polish-American community, has reopened after being shuttered for more than a year. Among the many permanent exhibits are “Polish Chicago 1850-1939,” “Folk Art Collection” and “The Paderewski Collection,” which documents the life of Polish pianist and composer Ignacy Jan Paderewski. Tickets: $6-$10.
The Hartwell Memorial Window bears a design attributed to Agnes F. Northrop of Tiffany Studios.The Art Institute of Chicago
When: Permanent
Where: Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S. Michigan
What: A magnificent stained glass window made by Tiffany Studios in 1917 is now on permanent display at the Art Institute. The Hartwell Memorial Window, attributed to Agnes F. Northrop, Tiffany’s leading landscape window designer, was originally commissioned for a church as the gift of Mary L. Hartwell in memory of her husband Frederick W. Hartwell. It consists of 48 different panels, and is a scenic view of Mount Chocorua, a peak in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. The window, located near the museum’s entrance, is one of the most ambitious landscape window projects produced by Tiffany. Museum admission: $14-$25.
You can walk among life-sized reproductions of a fresco masterpiece when you visit “Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition” in Oakbrook Center.SEE Attractions
When: Ongoing
Where: Oakbrook Center, 2120 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook
What: For a new perspective on some of the world’s greatest art check out this immersive exhibition showcasing the artist’s renowned ceiling frescos from the Vatican chapel. The reproductions were made using a photographic technique that captures the look and feel of the original paintings. Tickets: $14-$26.60.
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