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

Chicago Art!

Chicago's Music Poster History

Chicago's unique and distinctive graphic design history can be traced to the contributions made in the genre of posters. From early posters advertising the World's Fair to those announcing independent rock musicians, festivals and concerts, Chicago's screen printing industry continues to be a lively and thriving enterprise. On November 10 at 4 p.m. join Chicago Collections Consortium's (CCC) panel discussion on Chicago's music poster history. Chicago's independent rock musicians, music festivals, and concerts will be explored while acknowledging Chicago's silk screening industry, which continues to be a lively and thriving enterprise. The conversation will highlight music posters found in CCC's member collections and those that are being produced today. Participants include: Kevin Leonard (Northwestern University, University Archivist); Thomas Lucas (Hummingbird Press); Alexandrea Pataky (High Lonesome Print); Jay Ryan (The Bird Machine); Steve Walters (Screwball Press). FREE. Reserve your spot at www. eventbrite.com/e/chicagos-music-poster-history-tickets-120241057239. A companion Workshop will be offered on November 12 at 4 p.m. The workshop requires a separate registration at www.eventbrite.com. Join Kevin Leonard in his conversation with printmaker Jay Ryan and musician Steve Albini as they share the processes involved in the creation of a music poster today. The discussion will explore the initial conversation with the client (musician),the source of artistic inspiration, and the printing process involved in production.

In the mind of an Artist!

Virtual Lecture: Lynn Hershman Leeson

Over the last 40 years, artist and filmmaker Lynn Hershman Leeson (American, born 1941) has made pioneering contributions to the fields of photography, video, film, performance, installation, and interactive art as well as net-based media art. Hershman Leeson is widely recognized for her innovative work investigating issues that are now recognized as key to the workings of society: the relationship between humans and technology, identity, surveillance, and the use of media as a tool of empowerment against censorship and political repression. In this virtual program on November 12, from 6 - 7 p.m., the artist will give a presentation and be in conversation with Robyn Farrell, associate curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Art Institute of Chicago. Register for FREE at www.artic.edu/events/5090/virtual-lecture-lynn-hershman-leeson.

Travel through Time!

The British Museum: Virtual Museum of the World

Virtually visit the treasures of the world with this fully interactive experience “through time, continents and cultures featuring some of the most fascinating objects in human history.” Explore the collection of the British Museum from pre-history to the present including insights from the museum’s curators.

Visit britishmuseum.withgoogle.com and start exploring!

Chicago History!

Chicago History Museum Virtual Tour of the Haymarket Affair

Following the bombing in Haymarket Square on May 4, 1886, Chicago and the country changed forever. Eight men were tried for what they said rather than what they did. Author and historian Paul Durica will take you on a tour of places and spaces relevant to this story. This virtual tour is $5 or free for museum members. The tour runs for about an hour via Zoom. It will take place on Tuesday, November 10 at 4 p.m.

Learn more at www.chicagohistory.org/event/virtual-tour-the-haymarket-affair-2/

Author Talk!

My America: Lilliam Rivera

Acclaimed author Lilliam Rivera presents her latest novel, "Never Look Back" for the American Writers Museum. The program will be open to the public at 11:30 a.m. November 10 via Zoom. Learn more at: https://americanwritersmuseum.org/program-calendar/my-america-lilliam-rivera/

Chicago Architecture!

Glessner House: Inspiration and Rivalry: Boston Architects working in Chicago, 1885 to 1900

The Glessner House is one of Henry Hobson Richardson’s two most important Chicago commissions. The Glessner House and the Marshall Field Wholesale Store were extraordinarily influential within the architectural community. They inspired many other architects in their work. In this lecture by William Tyre, executive director and curator of the Glessner House, we will explore how these architects and their Chicago buildings resulted in both inspiration and rivalry in a city that is well known for its architecture. This virtual event will take place via Zoom on Thursday, November 12 from 7 - 8 p.m. Admission is $10 per person or $8 for members. Learn more at: https://www.glessnerhouse.org/programs/2020/11/12/onlineinspiration-and-rivalry-boston-architects-working-in-chicago-1885-to-1900

Opera Classics!

Metropolitan Opera Free Nightly Streams

The Metropolitan Opera, based in New York City, is offering free nightly streams of encore presentations from its Live in HD series. Each night, at 6:30 p.m. Central Time, a performance will be available to view for 23 hours until 5:30 p.m. the next day. The streamed performances will include performances from the past 14 years. They can be found on their website at: https://www.metopera.org/user-information/nightly-met-opera-streams/

Binge This!

The Office

The Office is a sitcom television series that depicts the work lives of office employees in the Scranton, Pennsylvania branch of the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company. The series is based on a British TV series that is also titled The Office. The Office features an ensemble cast, including Steve Carell. It originally aired on NBC for nine seasons and is currently available on Netflix. The show is well remembered for is the seemingly endless number of pranks that people played on each other.

- Recommended by StreetWise Intern Nina Rothschild

-Compiled by Dave Hamilton & Nina Rothschild