Chicago restauranteur and television personality Billy Dec and Academy Award nominee Michael Shannon will once again host A Red Orchid Theatre’s annual gala at Dec’s posh Sunda New Asian restaurant with after party at the restauranteur’s Underground nightclub November 15, 2015 (photo courtesy of A Red Orchid Theatre).
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Our history is rich with stories of African-American innovators who have shaped our world. And looking forward, people of African descent have been infusing their culture into scientific concepts through Afrofuturism. At the heart of space science lies the scientific and technological innovation of a culture that has influenced the world in countless ways. This month, in partnership with organizations around Chicago, the Adler Planetarium will spotlight these contributions with special programming in celebration of Black History Month.
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A Red Orchid Theatre celebrated 22 years of ensemble-based theater in Chicago at its annual gala on Saturday, November 8.
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For 20 years people have been learning to fly physically, emotionally and creatively at The Actors Gymnasium. It’s a place where people build confidence, develop lasting relationships with the community, and expand their creativity. On April 16 at 7:00 p.m., The Actors Gymnasium will celebrate 20 years of artistry and achievement with Soaring ’20s at 27 Live in Evanston, IL.
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With performances that both reflect on the past decade and reach toward the future, the Harris Theater for Music and
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Mayor Rahm Emanuel recently disclosed that 554,866 residents and visitors from the U.S. and around the world took part in the 2017 Chicago Architecture Biennial, which closed Sunday, January 7. A platform for groundbreaking architecture and design projects, the 2017 edition of the global event featured 140 architects and designers, from 20 countries, selected by the artistic directors Sharon Johnston and Mark Lee of the LA-based firm Johnston Marklee.
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On August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse will be visible in parts of the United States for the first time since 1979. In Chicago, at 11:54 am CST, the Moon will start to block our view of the Sun, covering up to 87 percent of it by 1:19 p.m. The last time Chicago was this close to the path of totality (when the Moon blocks the Sun completely) was 92 years ago in 1925. In celebration, the Adler Planetarium is throwing a giant block party, inviting everyone to come together to experience this rare celestial event as a community, and making it possible by offering free general admission to all.