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Monday, February 15, 2021

‘Nothing that we do that is worthwhile is done alone’ by Ariel Parrella-Aureli

Author, organizer, and educator Mariame Kaba shows that collective action can be powerful only with community, and provides the next generation of changemakers with critical lessons on aboli…

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 03:50PM

Friday, December 4, 2020

See it Through Your Eyes by Ariel Parrella-Aureli

A new community photo project highlights the beauty of Logan Square as seen through new and old locals and will be on display at the centerfold of the neighborhood. …

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 02:10PM

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

It’s OK to laugh again by Ariel Parrella-Aureli

Comedians rally to offer outdoor and indoor shows with a pandemic twist. A few weeks ago, on one of the first chilly nights, I sat in the grass wearing a mask a…

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 11:30AM

Thursday, September 3, 2020

An encyclopedia of women’s empowerment by Ariel Parrella-Aureli

Local photographer Amy Boyle's new project, 52 Phenomenal Women, elevates the voices of women and reminds us there’s power in sharing our stories. On a recent …

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 11:45AM

Monday, August 17, 2020

Black photography magic by Ariel Parrella-Aureli

Black Archivist aims to get cameras into the hands of Black people to better document their communities. One day, when Uptown resident and freelance photographe…

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 01:45PM

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

#BlackArtMatters in new coloring book by Ariel Parrella-Aureli

Two teens created the project to highlight Black joy, trauma, and impactful change rooted in the Black Lives Matter movement. With the Black Lives Matter movemen…

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 01:40PM

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

The Small Hours Festival creates community through monodramas by Ariel Parrella-Aureli

Prop Thtr's virtual monologue festival calls time on the usual theater cliques. When Aniello Fontano finished his MFA studies in dramatic writing from the Univer…

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 10:40AM

Monday, June 1, 2020

Poetry at a distance by Ariel Parrella-Aureli

Poets come together to share the joy, pain, and hope from the pandemic in a new video project. Open mikes have gone dark amid the pandemic, but creativity has ta…

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 04:05PM

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Theatre Y hosts a virtual birthday celebration by Ariel Parrella-Aureli

A new video performance art series highlights András Visky's texts and visions. At the beginning of the year, Theatre Y had big plans to celebrate its upcoming …

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 05:00PM

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Breaking the stereotypical Latino storyline by Ariel Parrella-Aureli

A new bilingual podcast puts a microphone to the local Latinx community. Everyone has a podcast. Even your dog has a podcast.…

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 01:15PM

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Kimberly Dowdell builds equity in architecture by Ariel Parrella-Aureli

The millennial architect is recognized for her leadership in diversifying the white-led industry. Kimberly Dowdell looks down at her iPhone, which blasts red ap…

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 03:20PM

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

‘Transition’ showcases perseverance by Ariel Parrella-Aureli

The art exhibit seeks to bring humanity and life to youth experiencing homelessness. When Zamari Vivens, 27, experienced homelessness a few years ago, he turned …

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 07:15PM

Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Kennedy Shanks speaks up by Ariel Parrella-Aureli

The 16-year-old south side native is creating an artistic safe space for youth to express their voices. At 16 years old, Kennedy Shanks wears her confidence like…

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 04:20PM

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