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
Be Inspired!
Only the Clothes on Her Back: Meet the Author Laura F. Edwards On February 15, the Newberry Library is hosting another virtual Zoom event led by historians Laura Edwards and Margaret Storey as they discuss Edwards’ new book “Only the Clothes on Her Back: Clothing and the Hidden History of Power in the Nineteenth-Century United States.” Join Edwards and Storey as they unravel the hidden stories woven into the very fabric of everyday clothing, linens, and cloths. Enter into the conversation on how such articles can reshape our understanding of law, economy and the stories of ordinary people living insightfully in a material world. Event starts at 5 p.m. and is open to the public at no cost. A live stream will also be available on YouTube and the Newberry Facebook page. Register now at newberry.org.
Rock Out!
Porchlight Music Theatre Revisits 'Passing Strange' Rock out to the comedy-drama musical “Passing Strange” that follows the restless dreams and spiritual awakening of a young musician who journeys all the way from L.A. to Amsterdam and Berlin. Sing along as he rebels against his conventional and conservative upbringing, shattering expectations one soulful lyric at a time. "Passing Strange" is the recipient of both the Tony and Drama Desk Awards and has been made into a motion picture by Spike Lee. Tickets are on sale at PorchlightMusicTheatre.org for $49. Performances take place February 16 at 7 p.m. and February 17 at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Porchlight Music Theatre, 1016 N. Dearborn St.
All of Your Senses!
(HOME) ENTERTAINMENT
All Together Now: Sound x Design W hat do designers and musicians have in common? Lots, apparently. Join the Design Museum of Chicago, 72 E. Randolph, from now until April 3 to find out how each relies on rhythm, melody, form, harmony, texture and dynamics to communicate and express their ideas. The exhibit will feature work of 24 artists, designers and musicians from across the country and will illustrate how different art forms and fields can create something entirely new. Museum is open daily from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free to the public. More information about the exhibit can be found at designchicago.org.
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There is Still Time!
Weinberg/Newton Gallery Extends 'Human/Nature' Feeling the effects of climate change yet? The Weinberg/Newton Gallery’s “Human Nature” exhibit has been extended through April 16. Learn how you can take immediate action by exploring this scientific and artistic exhibit that investigates how our choices now affect our paths moving forward. Gallery hours are Thursdays and Fridays 1-5 p.m. and Saturday 12-4 p.m. The exhibition is free to attend but registration is requested at exploretock.com. The museum is located at 688 N. Milwaukee Ave. For further discussion of the pieces, join the Human/Nature Artist Panel as they discuss the intersection of art and activism. The virtual discussion is at 1 p.m. February 19. More information at weinbergnewtongallery.com
