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

Historical Chicago Architecture!

50th Anniversary of the Glessner House

A virtual celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Chicago Landmarks will take place Wednesday, October 14 from 7 - 8 p.m. The preservation of the Clarke House and Glessner House will be discussed. Additionally, the presentation will cover the emergence of the landmark district where the two homes are located. The presentation will be given by William Tyre, executive director and curator of the Glessner House. Tickets are $10 per person and $8 for members of Glessner House and AIA Chicago. https://www.glessnerhouse.org/programs/2020/10/14/celebrating-the-50th-anniversary-of-chicagolandmarks

Brush up your Skills!

Loyola University Chicago Toastmasters Virtual Event

The mission of a Toastmasters club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every individual member has the opportunity to develop oral communication and leadership skills, which, in turn, foster self-confidence and personal growth. Loyola University Chicago holds FREE virtual Toastmasters events every Thursday night from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Learn more at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/loyola-university-chicago-toastmasters-virtual-event-tickets-89196462019

Entrepreneurs Chat

Virtual Bootstrappers Breakfast

Bootstrappers Breakfasts will be hosted virtually and free of charge during the pandemic. The next regularly scheduled event will be 8:30 - 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 15. The event is for seasoned and new entrepreneurs who are interested in learning from those who have been there. It's a chance to compare notes on operational, developmental, and business issues with peers. Bootstrappers Breakfast Chicago is moderated by Travis Johnson, bootstrapper and founder of foodjunky acquired by delivery.com. Whether you're a seasoned IT entrepreneur or thinking about starting something from your garage, sign in for a great conversation. https://www.meetup.com/Bootstrappers-Breakfast-Chicago/events/rznmrrybcnbtb/

Virtual History Tour

Virtual Tour: Union Station

Take a closer look at one of America’s last great railway terminals, which bustles with activity day and night. Find out why it was once called a “city within a city” and learn the hidden stories that go unseen by thousands each day. This virtual tour will take place via Zoom at 3 p.m. Saturday, October 17, led by Brian Boland. General admission is $5 and the event is free for members of the Chicago History Museum. Learn more at: https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/virtual-tour-union-station-3/

Binge This!

Immigration Nation

Immigration Nation is a Netflix series that shows ICE carrying out various operations under the directives of the Trump administration. The docuseries includes interviews with detainees and their family members as well as with ICE agents. Immigration Nation has been recommended by TIME as “the most important TV show you will see in 2020”.

- Recommended by StreetWise intern Nina Rothschild

Be Inspired!

'Art and Social Progress: Creating a Better World'

In concert with its ongoing virtual exhibition, "Anthem," Weinberg/Newton Gallery, a non-commercial gallery dedicated to promoting the work of social justice causes, has partnered with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) to present the virtual panel discussion “Art and Social Progress: Creating a Better World.” Taking place on Wednesday, October 14 from 7 – 8 p.m., the conversation will feature both visual and performing artists from the Chicago area, all of whom use art to address social justice issues. The event will begin with a showcase of artist performances, followed by a discussion of the intersection between art and social activism, particularly relevant during the 2020 election year. This panel is the second of a three-part virtual event series called "Vote Like Your Rights Depend On It: 2020 Election Series." WBEZ’s Carrie Shepherd will moderate the panel, which includes former “Hamilton” Chicago actor and singer Ari Asfar, acclaimed performer, artist and researcher Ellen Rothenberg and social justice artist Adeshola Makinde. Planned to coincide with the 2020 election cycle and the November presidential election, "Anthem" looks past partisan divisiveness and focuses on the issue of voting as a fundamental right.

"Anthem" is currently available for viewing online at http://anthem.weinbergnewtongallery.com, as well as the gallery’s storefront windows at 688 N. Milwaukee Ave., through Saturday, December 19.

Celebrate the Arts!

2020 3Arts Awards

The Chicago-based non-profit grantmaking organization, 3Arts, will award 10 artists with $25,000 cash grants during an evening curated to be a love letter to Chicago’s performing, teaching and visual artists. The event will include surprise announcements on how the organization will be supporting artists more than ever before. 3Arts advocates for Chicago’s women artists, artists of color, and artists with disabilities by providing cash awards, project funding, residency fellowships, professional development, and promotion. This support helps artists take risks, experiment, and build momentum in their careers. For the first time ever, the event is FREE for anyone to attend on October 19, 6 - 7 p.m. The link will be sent after registration at https://3arts.org/event. It features new works by 15 commissioned artists, all of whom are past 3Arts awardees, including: • 2019 awardee Sam Trump (trumpet player, singer), who will debut the world premiere of his music video, "New World" • 2012 awardee Nejla Yatkin, who digitally choreographed a dynamic “exquisite-arts-style” score for dancers, actors, and musicians—each representing the past 12 years of awardees • 2019 awardee Santiago X, who will present a piece to honor Native lands.

-Compiled by Kenny Adusah, Dave Hamilton, Suzanne Hanney, & Nina Rothschild