first started writing this review of This City Is Killing Me: Community Trauma and Toxic Stress in Urban America prior to the current global pandemic. While nothing about the book changed, the starkness of its perspective—looking at issues of housing segregation, poverty, racism, and gendered violence as part of the larger landscape contributing to individuals’ experience […]
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The Summer Camp Guide
ART Art Summer Camp @ OlĂn Studio OlĂn Studio Chicago, 1957 W. 23rd St. July 6–July 31 (four weeks), Monday–Friday, 9am–3pm. Ages 7–12. $575 for the full duration, all art materials included. Weekly rates available upon request. Register before May 31 for $50 off. (773) 877-3211. olinstudiochicago@gmail.com. olinstudiochicago.com/summer-camp-2020 Send your young one to a “culturally […]
Movies of the Masthead
is the season to cozy up with something warm to drink (maybe pomegranate mulled wine—see page eleven) and binge-watch all your favorite holiday movies. Here are some favorites from the Weekly’s editorial staff—see if yours made our list! Trading Places Nicole Bond – stage & screen editor The story takes place during the holiday season, […]
Holiday Events, Markets, and Celebrations
Jammie Jingle Fun at Park No. 571 Park No. 571 is hosting a holiday party for the teensiest of South Siders: toddlers from ages one to three (and their parent plus-ones, of course). Crawl, stroller, and skip over to the park by the river for a morning of making crafts, dipping cookies in milk, and […]
Holiday Gift Guide 2019
For the Future Hoofer M.A.D.D. Rhythms Tap Academy For the person in your life who “taps” across any available surface in their tennis shoes, a gift of classes at M.A.D.D. Rhythms Tap Academy might be the perfect way to spend the cold winter months. Founder and instructor Bril Barrett can not only turn novices into […]