-
NewsHidden treasures: The amazing artifacts inside UChicago’s libraryThe Special Collections Research Center might seem rarefied and intimidating, but in reality, you can simply walk through the department’s glass doors and talk to the staff. They want members of the University of Chicago community to know that the rare books, manuscripts and archives held there are open to all. Read more.
-
NewsElaine May, a comedy great with Chicago roots, wins first Tony Award at 87The legendary Elaine May won her first Tony Award on Sunday for playing the Alzheimer’s-afflicted grandmother in Kenneth Lonergan’s comic drama “The Waverly Gallery.” The 87-year-old May got her start at the University of Chicago and the city’s influential Compass Players. Read more.
-
NewsAcademy honors UChicago scholar who identified historic on-screen kissThe University of Chicago scholar who identified and dated the 1898 film has been honored by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Read more.
-
NewsElectronic musician’s offbeat approach melds sound with computer scienceLike many other musicians, Sam Pluta can get lost in performance—head bobbing, fingers flying, shoulders shimmying. But on stage, he isn’t strumming a guitar or pounding a drum set. His instrument of choice is a computer. Read more.
-
NewsPioneering artist Jenny Holzer to receive Jesse L. Rosenberger MedalThe University of Chicago will award the 2019 Jesse L. Rosenberger Medal for Outstanding Achievement in the Creative and Performing Arts to artist Jenny Holzer, “whose unique text-based work is ambitious, relevant, and influential.” Read more.
Events
Event
Ocean Vuong - "On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous" - Emily Jungmin Yoon
Thursday, July 18, 2019
6:00 PM
Event
In Progress: Wet, Wasted Afternoon: Madeline Gallucci
Friday, July 19, 2019
6:00 PM
Event
South Side Circuit: Kemetic Yoga with Frank Mitchell
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
5:00 PM
Event
South Side Circuit: Memories in the Body with Deeply Rooted
Thursday, July 25, 2019
5:00 PM
Event
Dean Strang - "Keep the Wretches in Order" - Laura Nirider
Thursday, July 25, 2019
6:00 PM
Exhibitions
EXHIBITION
The Adaptations of Augie March
Monday, April 29, 2019 - 9:00 AM to Friday, August 30, 2019 - 4:45 PM
News
News
"Column: Letter from Venice: A precarious paradise, engaged in a longtime dialogue with Chicago"
Chicago Tribune
July 5, 2019
News
"In Afghanistan, experts work to restore a trove of Buddha statues smashed by the Taliban"
SFGate
July 3, 2019
News
"Lupe Fiasco goes to China: Artist reconnects with martial arts, lessons learned as a youth in new docu-series"
Chicago Tribune
July 3rd, 2019
Around Chicago
AROUND CHICAGO
Metaphysical Pop: A Review of Rob Pruitt’s “The Obama Paintings”
“The Obama Paintings” is on view at Stony Island Arts Bank, located one mile from the future Obama Presidential Center.
AROUND CHICAGO
How global designers will collaborate with locals at the Chicago biennial
A preliminary lineup was announced in March and included Theaster Gates, MASS Design Group, Wolff Architects, and Invisible Institute. In addition to releasing the full lineup, Artistic Director Yesomi Umolu also revealed that a number of contributors will be working with Chicago communities and students through residencies and collaborations. “This edition, we’ve placed a larger focus on supporting new commissions and original research, which allows contributors to expand on their work and explore future possibilities for the practice of architecture in Chicago and beyond,” Umolu wrote in an email.
AROUND CHICAGO
Lit 50: Who Really Books In Chicago 2019: avery r. young
Newcity Magazine has named avery r. young as one of the top 50 figures of Chicago's literary community.
AROUND CHICAGO
TIME's 100 Most Influential People of 2019: Jeanne Gang
TIME Magazine has named architect Jeanne Gang as one of the 100 Most Influential People of 2019.
AROUND CHICAGO
Assyrian Kitchen’s classes, meals offer food for thought on ancient civilization
Atorina Zorina, who taught her first Assyrian cooking class at the University of Chicago's Oriental Institute, has opened the Assyrian Kitchen in Jefferson Park to share the history and cuisine of her often persecuted people.
AROUND CHICAGO
With Chicago’s Art Scene Gathering Steam, NADA Will Launch a New Fair in the Windy City This Fall
The Chicago Invitational will take place this September at the same time as EXPO Chicago.
AROUND CHICAGO
Meet the Artist Behind ‘The Obama Paintings’ As They Debut in Chicago
Less than one mile from the site of the future Barack Obama Presidential Center, an epic tribute to the 44th president has just been installed. It is a massive work of art consisting of nearly 3,000 paintings – one for each day of the Obama presidency.
AROUND CHICAGO
Millennium Park Summer Film Series includes 'Black Panther,' 'Music Man' and Chicago theater partnerships
The Court Theatre helped with programming this year's Millennium Park Summer Film Series.
AROUND CHICAGO
After cancer diagnosis, Oak Park man surprises U. of C. with treasure trove of rare books
This week, the university honored Connors in a ceremony at the library, officially recognizing the Robert S. Connors Basic Program Collection as a part of its Special Collections Research Center. The collection, a group of around 400 rare volumes with a monetary value that he estimates in the hundreds of thousands, represents the result of Connors’ book collecting — now, his gift to the university.