Please join us for Black History Month premiere of Train of Thoughts, along with a conversation with the cast. Light refreshments will be provided.
Acompañanos a ser testigo de las historias de mujeres Latinas y Afro Americanas de la ciudad de Chicago. Será una noche de conexión.
Come join us as we connect with our ancestors to heal our hearts and honor our roots in a powerful and transformative gathering.
Join us for a day of honoring our Mother Water through mandala making, singing and sound healing. Bring your instruments and fresh flowers.
In celebration of Asian American and Native Hawaiin/Pacific Islander Heritage Month Cultural performances, live music, youth activities, artisan craft vendors, oral history documentation, film screenings and much more... Free Admission and Donations are Accepted!
Spend a beautiful Sunday on the boulevard with us. Join us for the closing event of our photography exhibit and the sharing of Chicago women's stories.
Join us for a closing party and screening of Arkee, a shortfilm about Arkee’s work and life by Truth & Documentary. We’llhave food, drink and celebrate Arkee Cheney, who is a lifelong artist and worked in prison for decades with the lategreat Dr. Margaret Burroughs. Art by Arkee Chaney will be for sale.
CCRx and T.H.U.G Hippie are collaborating to offer the CREATIVITY BUS and its 2-hour program of Movement and Making activities for all ages. Movement activities can include Double Dutch Workshops, Yoga and/ or Community Drum Circles. Making activities include Peace Bracelets, Spirit Animal Masks, Imagination Journals, Recycle Pouches and more! Join the fun!
Mandala Makers Festival is an annual celebration that supports multidisciplinary South Asian performing artists. The festival provides a professional platform for artists to progress and renew traditions of the South Asian diaspora. Events take place throughout the Devon Avenue neighborhood in “Little South Asia”, Chicago. Experience art at community spaces such as parks, shops, street […]
Beginning June 12, Train of Thoughts will continuously broadcast short films and other informative local content based on the following themes: “Legacy Stories”: Series of untold or little-known stories within Bronzeville’s history. “History in the Making”: Stories of people, often behind the scenes, shaping Bronzeville’s legacy today. “Culture Keepers/Creatives”: The stories of creatives residing in […]
People of Devon neighborhood, along with artist Indira Freitas Johnson, designed and painted a mural at the Republic Bank of Chicago, representing their idea of a community. Through a month-long process of ideating and brainstorming in several workshops, community members shared their ideas, exploring words, symbols, and colors that capture the essence of Devon. Translating […]
Join us for an exciting event, The Giving Tree Mural Reveal, featuring the talented artist Marco Rios. Get ready to be amazed as we unveil a stunning mural that celebrates the spirit of giving and community. Date: Saturday, June 16th, 2024Time: 1:00 PM CST Come along with your friends and family to enjoy an afternoon […]
An Intimate Experience of Incarceration Curated by Narsin Navab Featuring artists include: Monica Cosby, Faranak Miraftab Pablo Mendoza, Imran Mohammad, Marilyn Mulero, Nasrin Navab, Ana Navarro, Kenneth Norton, Vincent Robinson & Sarah Ross Opening reception: Friday June 21, 6-8PM Opening reception includes poetry readings curated by Orion Meadows. Reckless Law, Shameless Order is an exhibition […]
All aboard! The Creativity Bus has a free 2-hour program of movement and making activities -- like art projects, drumming, double dutch, yoga and more -- for all ages. The Bus is a collaboration of Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange (CCRx) and T.H.U.G. Hippie (The Healing U Give).
Once Upon a Pose focuses on improving reading engagement and comprehension skills with movement and mindfulness. Along with many other health benefits, research shows that yoga can develop reading skills by increasing a child's concentration and refining their visual tracking skills. Once Upon a Pose is a series of workshops for K-8th grade students. Our […]
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