Culture
Why Chicago’s Black Ensemble Theater matters: Creativity in the age of Trump
December 31, 2016Celebrating 40 years of Chicago's Black Ensemble Theater, the only theater in the U.S. whose mission is to eradicate racism.
Read moreHardball Press offers bilingual children’s titles on equality, strength, sharing
December 27, 2016The bilingual E/S children’s book series is unified by engaging, moving tales of growth, self-realization and visions of social justice.
Read moreAmazing “Amélie, A New Musical,” now in L.A., headed for Broadway
December 21, 2016L.A. theatergoers have been experiencing an embarrassment of onstage riches during the holiday season.
Read more“El Niño”: John Adams’ radically updated Latino Christmas oratorio
December 20, 2016The work had its world premiere in Paris in December 2000. Los Angeles brought it back in grand style this season.
Read moreThis week in history: Remembering protest singer Phil Ochs
December 19, 2016Phil Ochs was a profound singer/songwriter in the period that bridged the Civil Rights, antiwar and feminist movements.
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