Chicago Public Radio - Arts

Chicago Shakespeare Theater Nabs Tony Award

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Chicago Shakespeare Theater has been named winner of the 2008 Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theater. The award is presented by the American Theatre Wing and the Broadway League yearly to a non-profit theater.

Helmut Jahn-Designed Library Coming to South Side

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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The University of Chicago is building a new $80 million library with a huge glass dome.

A Peek into Oprah's Closet

Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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Oprah Winfrey has a show, a couple magazines, a recently announced TV network, and now a boutique. At the newly opened store in Chicago, fans can purchase all things Oprah. The store offers more than O-marked trinkets—there are tea-sets, arts from Africa, workout wear, and customers can even buy clothes Oprah once donned.

River Clean Up Day

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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Saturday is the 16th annual Chicago River Day. Chicago area residents will roll up their sleeves and get down to the business of removing debris from the banks along the river.

Darfur Featured in Art Exhibit

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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A travelling exhibit of photographs that shows war-torn Darfur opens today on Chicago's North Side.

Chicago Jazz Legend Takes Final Bow

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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Franz Jackson, one of the few remaining tenor saxophone players of the Pre-Swing era jazz passed away this week at the age of 95.

Realtors and Developers Looking to Unusual Market

Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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Depending on who you ask, the U.S. is in a recession, and the housing market isn’t getting much better. But some Chicago developers and realtors are betting there’s one group still interested in buying.

Three to See: Spectacle, Sculpture and Performance

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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Each week Chicago Public Radio’s Matt Cunningham brings us three events for our cultural calendar. This week's picks are very desirable.

Last Weekend to See Many Impressionist Works

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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This weekend is the last chance to see many of the most famous Impressionist works at the Art Institute for several months.

Cycling Curators

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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As the price for filling you gas tank continues to rise, a curator for the Chicago Field Museum is doing what he can to encourage an alternate form of transportation.