ARTS & (HOME) ENTERTAINMENT RECOMMENDATIONS Since being stuck inside, which shows have you been watching? Which movies? Have you read any good books lately? Any new music releases have you dancing in your living room? StreetWise vendors, readers and staff are sharing what is occupying their attention during this unprecedented time. To be featured in a future edition, send your recommendations of what to do at home and why you love them to Creative Director / Publisher Dave Hamilton at dhamilton@streetwise.org
Interactive Art!
Artopia: The Immersive Experience This unique experience, hosted in the gorgeous 32,000-square-foot venue in Chicago's West Loop, invites you to step into the universe of large scale light art installations and sculpture from some of the most talented street artists around the country. The tour ends at The Artopia Lounge, where VIP & Icon ticket holders can stay to enjoy drinks in the exhibit. The exhibit runs now through May 16, Thursday through Sunday. Tickets start at $40, with VIP packages available, and can be purchased at artopiaexperience.com
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Race and Racism
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Talking Frankly About Race and Racism This program by Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership brings presenters together to discuss race and racism, exploring the nuances and complexities of these issues, in Jewish life and beyond. The event will be moderated by Spertus President and CEO Dr. Dean P. Bell. Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership proudly convenes a trio of thought leaders from both coasts for the 2021 installment of its Critical Conversations series, entitled "Jews and Race." This year’s presenters are Boston-based Black, Jewish anti-racism activist Yavilah McCoy (pictured); San Francisco author and professor of Jewish Studies and Social Responsibility Dr. Marc Dollinger; and New York rabbi and social action organizer Rabbi Mira Rivera. The event will be at 7 p.m. on April 27. Closed captioning is provided. Tickets for the general public are $18. Visit www.spertus.edu/critical-conversations-jews-and-race to register and to see other prices.
Real Life Storytelling
Out of the Archives In tandem with the ongoing Silent Voices exhibition, the National Public Housing Museum presents an audio listening series, "Out of the Archives.” You can listen to the most recent episode, “Stories from Chicago’s Henry Horner Homes.” The episode shares stories from residents of the Henry Horner Homes, known to many of its residents as the Hornets, and includes narrators Crystal Palmer, Marina Pullom, Patricia Smith, John Pettiford, Sharon Leggitt, and Maria Moon. Find this and past episodes at www.nphm.org/oral-history-corps-and-archive.
