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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's Children's Theatre Adds Additional Performances to THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPIL Photo Chicago's Children's Theatre Adds Additional Performances to THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW
by Stephi Wild - April 19, 2023

With tickets becoming scarce for 9:30 am and 11:30 a.m. performances, Saturdays and Sundays through June 4, Chicago Children’s Theatre has released tickets to four newly added public performances: Saturday and Sunday, May 13-14 and May 20-21 at 2 p.m....


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. ...


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...


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....


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...


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. ...


Definition Theatre Announces First Recipients Of Amplify Commissions Photo Definition Theatre Announces First Recipients Of Amplify Commissions
by A.A. Cristi - April 13, 2021

Definition Theatre announces the recipients of its Amplify new play commissions. Chosen from feedback from the Definition Theatre ensemble and showcase audience, the commission recipients include Lot 110 by Nora Carroll, Corazones by Luna Dragon Mac-Williams, What a Time to be Alive (You Say That Ev...


The Plot In You Announce Fall 2022 North American Headline Tour Photo The Plot In You Announce Fall 2022 North American Headline Tour
by Michael Major - August 16, 2022

Ohio quartet The Plot In You — Landon Tewers [vocals], Josh Childress [guitar], Ethan Yoder [bass], and Michael Cooper [drums] — will embark on a headline North American tour this fall. The tour kicks off on November 2 in Denver and will run through December 3 in Minneapolis. Support will come from ...


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...


Rebuild Foundation Announces Free Events Every Sunday At Stony Island Arts Bank Photo Rebuild Foundation Announces Free Events Every Sunday At Stony Island Arts Bank
by A.A. Cristi - March 02, 2023

Rebuild Foundation, the artist-led, community-based platform for art, cultural development, and neighborhood transformation founded by Theaster Gates, have announced its dynamic line-up of spring programming. =...


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....


Casting Announced For Raven Theatre's THE LAST PAIR OF EARLIES Photo Casting Announced For Raven Theatre's THE LAST PAIR OF EARLIES
by A.A. Cristi - August 30, 2021

Raven Theatre, Chicago's newest Equity-affiliated theatre, has announced casting for its world premiere of Joshua Allen's The Last Pair of Earlies, directed by Tyla Abercrumbie....


THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS Extends for Additional Week at Court Theatre Photo THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS Extends for Additional Week at Court Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2023

Court Theatre has announced the extension of the critically acclaimed hit The Gospel at Colonus due to overwhelming demand....


MUBI Announces March 2021 Film Slate Photo MUBI Announces March 2021 Film Slate
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 18, 2021

Throughout March, MUBI is proud to present a series dedicated to Keiko Sato, one of the driving forces behind the unique Japanese “pink film” genre and a rare female producer in what was a male-dominated industry....


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....


Photos: First Look at Chicago Children's Theatre's World Premiere CARMELA FULL OF WIS Photo Photos: First Look at Chicago Children's Theatre's World Premiere CARMELA FULL OF WISHES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 30, 2022

Chicago Children’s Theatre, Chicago’s largest professional theater company devoted exclusively to children and young families, will continue its 2021-2022 “Season of Resilience” with the world premiere of Carmela Full of Wishes, April 23-May 22, 2022....


City Theatre Announces THE 2023 MOMENTUM FESTIVAL OF NEW PLAYS, May 18- 21 Photo City Theatre Announces THE 2023 MOMENTUM FESTIVAL OF NEW PLAYS, May 18- 21
by A.A. Cristi - April 24, 2023

City Theatre has announced the 2023 Momentum Festival: New Plays at Different Stages (Momentum '23). To be held in-person on its South Side campus from May 18 – 21, 2023, the festival features public readings of three new plays in progress as well as a documentary featuring City Theatre. ...


VIDEO: Tennis Performs on CBS SATURDAY MORNING Photo VIDEO: Tennis Performs on CBS SATURDAY MORNING
by Michael Major - February 13, 2023

Acclaimed indie-pop duo Tennis performed 'Let's Make A Mistake Tonight,' 'One Night With The Valet,' and 'Forbidden Doors,' on CBS Saturday Morning this past weekend. The songs are from the band's recently released sixth studio album, Pollen, (Mutually Detrimental). Watch the video of the performanc...


Spring Block Party ¡Fiesta Latina! Returns For 4th Year Photo Spring Block Party ¡Fiesta Latina! Returns For 4th Year
by Stephi Wild - April 10, 2023

Touchstone Theatre, the region's only ensemble-based theatre, presents the Latinx Block Party/¡Fiesta Latina! on Saturday, April 29, 6-9p with doors open at 5:30p. This open-air celebration of local Latinx community and culture will take place on Touchstone's outdoor Barrio Stage and is free to atte...






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