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South Side is set in and around the working class neighborhood of Englewood on the South Side of Chicago. The show follows two friends who just graduated community college … so now they're ready to take over the world! But until they do they're stuck at Rent-T-Own, a retail-rental crossroads where the South Side's vast ensemble of characters come together. Despite the obstacles of inner-city life, these friends and their co-workers all strive to achieve their entrepreneurial dreams. Brought to life by local Chicagoans, both in front of and behind the camera, this show gives viewers an authentic portrayal of what life on the South Side is all about.

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Beck Center For The Arts Displays Work Of Local Artist Julie Schabel in PRINTER WONDE Photo Beck Center For The Arts Displays Work Of Local Artist Julie Schabel in PRINTER WONDERLAND
by A.A. Cristi - January 18, 2022

​​​​​​​Beck Center for the Arts will present Printer Wonderland an exhibition of Julie Schabel's work in the Music/Creative Arts Therapies Building on the south side of the campus....


HBO Announces THE JANES Documentary Premiere Photo HBO Announces THE JANES Documentary Premiere
by Michael Major - May 04, 2022

The film includes stirring accounts from the women who received abortions from the secret organization and the women at the center of “Jane,” including Heather Booth, Judith Arcana, Marie Leaner, Diane Stevens, Eleanor Oliver, and more, as well as insights from lawyers, doctors and others who reflec...


VIDEO: Showtime Shares THE CHI Season Five Trailer Photo VIDEO: Showtime Shares THE CHI Season Five Trailer
by Michael Major - May 04, 2022

Watch the new trailer now for this season on THE CHI which delves deeply into the many joys and complications of Black love: relationships, children, career, community and self. Emmett (Jacob Latimore) and Tiff (Hannaha Hall) forge ahead as co-parents, while Tiff grows closer with Rob (Iman Shumpert...


THE CHI Will Return for a Fourth Season Photo THE CHI Will Return for a Fourth Season
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 08, 2021

THE CHI is a timely coming-of-age story centering on a group of residents on the South Side of Chicago who become linked by coincidence but bonded by the need for connection and redemption....


Just In Time For Valentine's Day, Comedic Male Anthem 'Suga 'n Spice' Photo Just In Time For Valentine's Day, Comedic Male Anthem 'Suga 'n Spice'
by A.A. Cristi - February 11, 2021

Just in time for Valentine's Day, and sure to fire the never-ending male/female relationship dynamic, 'Suga 'n Spice' (Elektrohorse featuring Duke Hanson; Single/Video Release Date: Saturday, February 13) is 'a comedic male anthem that shows what every man really goes through, and what they want to ...


PlayMakers Laboratory Launches GoFundMe Following Near Shutdown Due To COVID-19 Photo PlayMakers Laboratory Launches GoFundMe Following Near Shutdown Due To COVID-19
by A.A. Cristi - February 08, 2022

PlayMakers Laboratory, one of Chicago's leading arts-education organizations for more than 25 years, has launched an emergency GoFundMe campaign after facing a near shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ...


Chicago Humanities Festival Returns To In-Person Events This Summer Photo Chicago Humanities Festival Returns To In-Person Events This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - June 22, 2021

Chicago Humanities Festival will return to in-person events with an exciting line-up of programs centering Chicago neighborhoods. ...


Definition Theatre Announces Programming For Green Line Residency Photo Definition Theatre Announces Programming For Green Line Residency
by A.A. Cristi - October 22, 2020

Arts + Public Life, an initiative of UChicago Arts, and Definition Theatre Company announce Definition as the resident theatre company for Fall 2020/Winter 2021 at the Green Line Performing Arts Center, 329 E Garfield Blvd in Chicago. ...


Lyric Opera of Chicago to Produce Film Version of World Premiere THE FACTOTUM Photo Lyric Opera of Chicago to Produce Film Version of World Premiere THE FACTOTUM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 07, 2023

Due to its limited run and the high interest in the production, Lyric will release the film of The Factotum....


Goose Announce Fall Tour 2022 Photo Goose Announce Fall Tour 2022
by Michael Major - July 19, 2022

Currently soaring through a jam-packed summer that began with a pair of sold-out shows at Radio City Music Hall, and featured an extended sit-in from Phish frontman Trey Anastasio, the band will bring its unique blend of groove-driven improvisational indie rock to iconic theaters and revered festiva...


Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats Raise Over $35,000 For The Marigold Project Photo Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats Raise Over $35,000 For The Marigold Project
by A.A. Cristi - April 15, 2022

The newly reopened Skylark Lounge in Denver, CO, hosted Skylark owners Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats for three frenetic concerts, April 12-14th, to benefit Rateliff's foundation The Marigold Project. ...


Black Label Society Continues North American Tour Dates Photo Black Label Society Continues North American Tour Dates
by Michael Major - August 08, 2022

The band has been performing songs from their catalog and fan favorites from their latest album, Doom Crew Inc. each night on tour, and now new vinyl represses are available for albums such as 1919 Eternal, The Blessed Hellride, and Mafia here plus signed copies of Doom Crew Inc. on CD digipak. Chec...


Chicago's Court Theatre Will Receive 2022 Regional Theatre Tony Award Photo Chicago's Court Theatre Will Receive 2022 Regional Theatre Tony Award
by Nicole Rosky - May 18, 2022

The Tony Awards® Administration Committee has announced that based on the recommendation by the American Theatre Critics Association, Court Theatre of Chicago will be the recipient of the 2022 Regional Theatre Tony Award. The honor is accompanied by a grant of $25,000, made possible by City National...


Showtime to Extend the Final Farewell to SHAMELESS with All-New 'Shameless Hall of Sh Photo Showtime to Extend the Final Farewell to SHAMELESS with All-New 'Shameless Hall of Shame' Series
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 14, 2020

As the acclaimed series SHAMELESS kicks off its 11th and final season, SHOWTIME will give fans the chance to say a long goodbye to the beloved comedy with an all-new SHAMELESS HALL OF SHAME series....


Ensemble Theatre Announces Winners Of 2021 Demaline Playwriting Competition Photo Ensemble Theatre Announces Winners Of 2021 Demaline Playwriting Competition
by A.A. Cristi - May 03, 2021

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati has announced the winners and finalists of the third annual PLAY/write: The Jackie Demaline Regional Collegiate Playwriting Competition....


Chicago Dance History Project Announces Interview Marathon Schedule Photo Chicago Dance History Project Announces Interview Marathon Schedule
by A.A. Cristi - January 12, 2021

Chicago Dance History Project (CDHP) has confirmed the lineup and schedule for its Interview Marathon on January 31. Interviewees will appear live from international locations and around the U.S. CDHP Executive/Artistic Director Jenai Cutcher will conduct all the interviews from Chicago's historic A...


Red Clay Dance Company Relocates to Woodlawn Photo Red Clay Dance Company Relocates to Woodlawn
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 09, 2020

With an eye on the future and a connection to its roots, Red Clay Dance Company (RCDC) is relocating to a newly developed space at Woodlawn Station, 808 E. 63rd Street, Chicago. ...


THE CHI to Return to Showtime This Summer Photo THE CHI to Return to Showtime This Summer
by Michael Major - April 19, 2022

Season five cast includes Jacob Latimore (Like a Boss), Alex Hibbert (Moonlight), Yolonda Ross (Treme), Shamon Brown Jr., Michael V. Epps, Birgundi Baker, Luke James and Curtiss Cook (West Side Story). Kandi Burruss, La La Anthony, Jason Weaver and Iman Shumpert are set to return as guest stars....


George Critchlow Releases New Memoir THE LIFER AND THE LAWYER Photo George Critchlow Releases New Memoir THE LIFER AND THE LAWYER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 06, 2021

George Critchlow has announced the release of his new memoir, The Lifer and the Lawyer. The narrative adeptly and unflinchingly raises questions about childhood neglect, unequal opportunity, excessive sentencing, racial bigotry, and the role of faith and reflection in redeeming broken lives....


Showtime Announces Premiere Date for Final Season of SHAMELESS Photo Showtime Announces Premiere Date for Final Season of SHAMELESS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 13, 2020

SHOWTIME has announced the 11th and final season of its hit comedy series SHAMELESS will premiere Sunday, December 6 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. ...


Video: A RAISIN IN THE SUN's Toussaint Battiste & Camden McKinnon are On the Rise! Photo Video: A RAISIN IN THE SUN's Toussaint Battiste & Camden McKinnon are On the Rise!
by Candace Cordelia - November 17, 2022

Meet the younger Youngers of A Raisin in the Sun! In this video, Toussaint Battiste and Camden McKinnon tell us all about playing Travis Younger off Broadway at the Public Theater....


Showtime Announces Premiere Dates For THE CHI, BLACK MONDAY, and FLATBUSH MISDEMEANOR Photo Showtime Announces Premiere Dates For THE CHI, BLACK MONDAY, and FLATBUSH MISDEMEANORS
by Stephi Wild - March 21, 2021

Showtime has set a May 23 premiere date for several of its series, including returning favorites The Chi and Black Monday, as well as the new comedy Flatbush Misdemeanors....


What You Need to Know About THE FACTOTUM World Premiere at Lyric Opera of Chicago Photo What You Need to Know About THE FACTOTUM World Premiere at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 12, 2022

Opera gets a dramatic remix by Lyric Opera of Chicago with the world premiere of the new soul opera The Factotum created by Will Liverman and DJ King Rico, presented at Chicago’s Harris Theater for five performances, February 3–12, 2023....


Court Theatre Names Gabrielle Randle-Bent New Associate Artistic Director Photo Court Theatre Names Gabrielle Randle-Bent New Associate Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 10, 2022

As Associate Artistic Director, Randle-Bent will work closely with Newell and other members of the artistic team. She will advise in season planning, manage the development of new work, and - as a part of Court theatre’s new engagement division - help set and articulate strategies for engagement wit...


What You Need to Know About THE FACTOTUM World Premiere at Lyric Opera of Chicago Photo What You Need to Know About THE FACTOTUM World Premiere at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 12, 2022

Opera gets a dramatic remix by Lyric Opera of Chicago with the world premiere of the new soul opera The Factotum created by Will Liverman and DJ King Rico, presented at Chicago’s Harris Theater for five performances, February 3–12, 2023....






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