A Dreary Year for Movies and Narrow Imports
The critic laments a dreary year for cinema with shrinking imports and dwindling American films. He notes a low chance of finding a good picture, making screenings feel like chores for professionals in the field. He recalls last year's Christmas releases such as Sleuth.
Original plays burst across Chicago with local writers
A Chicago theater scene growth highlights Playwright's Theater at 110 W Kinzie promoting local writers through readings and productions. Reviews cover Zan Skolnick's God Help The Rabbi and Neal Black's Love on A Dark Night, praising structure, pacing, and performances while noting faults. Other mentions include Nocco Players' Cry of Still Blacks and Papillon film critique.
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Playwright’s
W. Kinzie
Chicago
Theater First
Neal Black
Black
N. Orlando Caine
South Commons Theater
S. Michigan
Nocco Players
South Commons
Major Works from the Nathan Cummins Collection at Art Institute
John Forwalter reviews the Nathan Cummins Collection at the Art Institute of Chicago, highlighting rare treasures and standout pieces. He notes Jean Debuffet and Robert Delaunay works, Arp sculptures, Modigliani, Giacometti, Moore, Degas, Kirchner, Braque, and Leger, praising curatorial breadth and Cummins’s bold taste.
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Nathan Cummins
Art Institute
Cummins
Jean Debuffet
Robert Dulauny
Juan Arp
Modigliani
Giacomettis
Annette
Henry Moore
Sisley ST
That Lady's Bread Pottery Offers Ceramic Classes
Ceramic classes begin January 10 at 919 South Loomis under handbuilding taught by MFA graduates Jayme Curley and Adrienne Drapkin. Sessions run Thursday 7 to 10 PM and Saturday 9 to 12 AM in eight week blocks for 50 or single classes at 7, with materials and firings included. studio open one extra day weekly free. Located near Circle Campus south of the Loop on Loomis Street just north of Taylor Street.
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Lady’s Bread
South Loomis
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Jayme Curley
Adrienne Drapkin
Circle Campus
Loop
Loomis Street
Taylor Street
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