Gary Green – Artist/Owner, SVNGRN
byGary Green is a community advocate, collector, curator, and art dealer with a deep passion for expanding access to the arts. He is the…
Ziggy N’Digo Blog
Karate Kid: Legends Review
byAlthough we’re not kids anymore, many of us grew up watching the original Karate Kid in 1986. Does the new installment, Karate Kid: Legends,…
Finding Laughter in Alzheimer’s: Two Chicago Filmmakers Redefine the Narrative
byWhen Arlieta Hall found out her father was declining from Alzheimer’s disease, she quit her job to help him live the best life he…
Mission: Impossible: The Final Reckoning – Is This The End?
byGet ready for an emotional, action-packed conclusion. “The action seeker should feel like a kid in a candy store because while we have seen…
What Would I Do As Superintendent of Chicago Public Schools?
byIf I had a magic wand, power, and an unlimited budget, I would accept the challenge of being the Superintendent of Chicago Public Schools….
Actor, Author, and Singer Hattie Winston – A Gathering of Voices
byFor more than five decades, Hattie Winston has made a name for herself as an acclaimed actor, singer, producer, and veteran of the Broadway…
Thunderbolts Review
by“Thunderbolts has a bit of charm, mystery, and excitement, and this team of anti-heroes makes for a solid outing that will be fun.” Check…
The Pope is Creole…
byWith all its imperfections, the city never fails to leave its mark on the world. In a historic first, the new Pope—the first American…
Cline Hedspeth, Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Events
byCline Hedspeth is a professional culturalist. Mayor Brandon Johnson appointed her Commissioner of the city’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Events in March 2024….
The Black Dandy at The Met!
byMay 5 marks the New York Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Gala, which always takes place on the first Monday in May. It is…
Director Elegance Bratton for “Move Ya Body: The Birth of House”
byHouse” Still Has a Home! From stories of marginalized communities to explorations of identity, award-winning director Elegance Bratton has consistently brought untold narratives to…
Another Simple Favor Review
byThink you know what to expect from Stephanie and Emily’s next escapade? Think again. Reggie outs it like this “I don’t drink, but if…