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 things to do at home and why you love them to: Creative Director / Publisher Dave Hamilton at dhamilton@streetwise.org
Author Talk!
'Ruling Culture: Art Police, Tomb Robbers, and the Rise of Cultural Power in Italy' Seminary Co-op Bookstore, in partnership with University of Chicago Press, presents an author talk on March 24 at 4 p.m. Fiona Greenland will discuss “Ruling Culture: Art Police, Tomb Robbers, and the Rise of Cultural Power in Italy.” She will be joined in conversation by Christine Mehring. Through much of its history, Italy was Europe’s heart of the arts, an artistic playground for foreign elites and powers who bought, sold, and sometimes plundered countless artworks and antiquities. Now, more than any other country, Italy asserts control over its cultural heritage through a famously effective artcrime squad. In its efforts to bring their cultural artifacts home, Italy has entered into legal battles against some of the world’s major museums. It has turned heritage into patrimony capital—a powerful and controversial convergence of art, money, and politics. With “Ruling Culture,” Fiona Greenland traces how Italy came to wield such extensive legal authority, global power, and cultural influence—from the 19th century unification of Italy and the passage of novel heritage laws, to current battles with the international art market. Drawing on years in Italy interviewing key figures and following leads, Greenland presents a multifaceted story of art crime, cultural diplomacy, and struggles between international powers. Visit www.semcoop.com/event for more information.
(HOME) ENTERTAINMENT
World Premiere!
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'B O R D E R S' The Joffrey Ballet presents Chanel DaSilva’s world premiere of “B O R D E R S,” which will stream March 25 at 7 p.m. “B O R D E R S” imagines the boundaries— both literal and figurative—that people place on themselves and others. DaSilva challenges the audience to look at how they separate themselves from others in the world, whether through physical means or psychological ones. Find more information on the 13-minute piece at joffrey.org/season-and-tickets/performances/
Dining Out(ish)!
Chicago Restaurant Week Chicago Restaurant Week is upon us. Things look different this year, but over 250 restaurants are participating, giving diners a large selection. During Chicago Restaurant Week, diners can enjoy special prix fixe menus from restaurants throughout Chicago and nearby suburbs. These multi-course meals are $25 for brunch or lunch, and $39 and/or $55 for dinner (excluding beverages, tax, gratuity, and delivery fees). This year, diners will have the flexibility to experience Chicago Restaurant Week through indoor and outdoor dining, or at home with delivery and takeout options. This event is running now through April 4. See a list of participating restaurants at www.choosechicago.com/chicago-restaurant-week/
