Snakehips Grips Concord Music Hall with Venomous Beats

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November 6, 2017

UIC Mobs A$AP Mob in Rowdy Concert

The large rap ensemble stirred up the crowd at UIC last Wednesday.

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October 16, 2017

Photography as Rebellion: Human Rights Activist’s Controversial Photos at #AiWeiwei

Ai Weiwei documents escapades of resistance against the growth of autocracy and surveillance.

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May 11, 2017

Skepta-cal No More: UK Rapper Brings Grime to Chicago

British rapper "Skepta" bridged London and Chicago through his concert at Concord Music Hall this Monday.

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April 27, 2017

Tragedy and Tradition at Latino Film Festival Opening

The first showings of the 33rd Latino Film Festival examine hope, family and tragedy.

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April 24, 2017

Afrofuturism Tries to Find its Footing in Virtual Reality

The Stony Island Arts Bank showcased the work of Hyphen-Labs, a group of 10 female artists who seek to combine Afrofuturism, feminism, and science.

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April 6, 2017

In the Face of Modern Crisis, Medieval Studies Workshop Questions Discipline’s Own Role

Four Academics Recently Led a Workshop Reasserting the Importance of Contemporary Medieval Studies

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March 11, 2017

Revisiting the Virus: Poignant Glimpse Into AIDS Epidemic Disturbs and Delights

Doc Films screened the late ’80s low-budget art film "A Virus Knows No Morals" as part of its Film and AIDS: Early Queer Responses to the AIDS Epidemic series

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February 13, 2017

Newcity Editor Relays Experience of Palestinian Art Biennial

Newcity art editor Elliot Reichert came to campus to discuss his recent trip to Israel and Palestine, during which he attended the 2016 Qalandiya International Arts Festival.

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January 26, 2017

Mozart’s "The Magic Flute" Plays Chicago Both High and Low Notes

Niel Armfield adapts Mozart's "The Magic Flute" for Lyric Opera.

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January 23, 2017