Arts & Entertainment
From a Movie Poster Exhibition to a Local Book Launch, Here Are 5 Arts and Culture Picks for the Weekend
An image from “Our Story is One” at the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art. (Courtesy of the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art)
A gentle reminder: It is important to embrace the culture and free expression that define us as Chicagoans and Americans. In other words, buy a ticket and see a show. Here are five to consider:
Joffrey Ballet’s “Golden Hour” – Lyric Opera House
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Thirty years ago the esteemed Joffrey Ballet moved from New York to Chicago. Their loss, our gain. Joffrey’s winter show presents four works focused on warmth and splendor. Two of the four are world premieres, including “Princess and the Pea,” a modern reimagining of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale. Feb. 20-March 2
African American Movie Posters – Koehnline Museum of Art
This small museum at Oakton College in Des Plaines is a reliable source of intriguing exhibitions. Here, the museum celebrates Black History Month with a show of African American movie posters. Original posters from the Black movie industry include “Prison Bait (1939) and “House-Rent Party” (1946). Feb. 21-March 28
“A Lie of the Mind” – Raven Theatre
Sam Shepard is having a moment in town. The playwright — who was born in Fort Sheridan, Illinois, while his father served in World War II — is represented by “Fool for Love” at Steppenwolf and now Raven Theatre’s re-imagined revival of “Lie of the Mind” about destiny, dysfunction and the American dream. Through March 22
Arts of Life’s 25th Anniversary Party and Book Launch – Seven Star
Arts of Life has supported artists with disabilities since 2000. They celebrate 25 years of their mission at a Rogers Park venue with the launch of a new book, “2wenty 5ive – Arts of Life 2000-2025.” It’s a place to find affordable visual art and support an uncommon artistic community. Feb 22, 1-4 p.m.
“Our Story is One” – Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art
Another modest museum with thoughtful exhibitions, the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art presents “Our Story is One.” Intimate oil paintings and artifacts by artist Maryam Safajoo depict her family’s firsthand experience of persecution as members of Iran’s Baha’i community. Through April 11.
Marc Vitali is the JCS Fund of the DuPage Foundation Arts Correspondent.