ARTS & (HOME) ENTERTAINMENT RECOMMENDATIONS Since being stuck inside, which shows have you been watching? Which movies? Have you read any good books lately? Any new music releases have you dancing in your living room? StreetWise vendors, readers and staff are sharing what is occupying their attention during this unprecedented time. To be featured in a future edition, send your recommendations of what to do at home and why you love them to Creative Director / Publisher Dave Hamilton at dhamilton@streetwise.org
Science meets Art!
'Astrographics' on theMART Starting Thursday, April 1, the world premiere of "Astrographics," a 16-minute piece developed in collaboration with the Adler Planetarium and presented in partnership with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, will run nightly at 8:30 & 9 p.m. through July 4 on the exterior of the Merchandise Mart. Astrographics will explore ways in which humans conceptualize and visualize their universe, and how that has changed over time. The piece will consist of four movements (Earth, Other Worlds, Stars and Beyond) which will transport the viewer from Earth to other planets and stars, then out to deeper and more speculative realms. Each of these movements features scientific visualizations based on real data showing the scale of the universe. The visuals, produced by the Adler Planetarium, are woven together with imagery from the world’s telescopes and works on paper from the Adler’s collections. Accompanying the projection will be music from the Sun Ra Arkestra archives from the Experimental Sound Studio. "Astrographics" artistically showcases both historic perceptions of space and more recent advances in the understanding of the universe. Visit artonthemart.com/adler/ for more information.
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Easter Ritual!
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Jesus Christ Superstar Do It Yourself Messiah Complex The Conspirators announce the return of the Jesus Christ Superstar Do-It-Yourself Messiah Complex, an evening of variety and sing-along in love and adoration of the album version (1970) of the Tim Rice/Andrew Lloyd Webber rock opera. The Jesus Christ Superstar Do-It-Yourself Messiah Complex is a multi-disciplinary neo-vaudeville variety show. The concept is to “do” or “play” the entire album in order, in a celebratory, salon-like atmosphere. It’s one night only, Easter Sunday, April 4 at 7 p.m. online via Facebook Live. The link will be posted at 6 p.m. on The Conspirators Facebook page (www.facebook.com/conspirewithus).
Book Talk!
'Eye to Eye: Portraits of Lesbians' Join Women & Children First for a virtual author conversation 7 p.m. April 1 featuring JEB (Joan E. Biren) and Alison Bechdel, cartoonist and creator of the Bechdel test. The two authors will be discussing “Eye to Eye: Portraits of Lesbians,” JEB's first self-published book, a work that was revolutionary for 1979. In a work that was revolutionary for its era, JEB made photographs of lesbians from different ages and backgrounds in their everyday lives--working, playing, raising families, and striving to remake their worlds. The photographs were accompanied by writings from acclaimed authors including Audre Lorde, Adrienne Rich, Joan Nestle, and others. Various women pictured in the book also shared their personal stories. “Eye to Eye” signaled a radical new way of seeing–moving lesbian lives from the margins to the center, and reversing a history of invisibility. Reprinted for the first time in 40 years, “Eye to Eye” is a faithful reproduction of a work that still resonates today. This edition features additional essays from artist and writer Tee Corinne, former World Cup soccer player Lori Lindsey, and photographer Lola Flash. Register for FREE at www.womenandchildrenfirst.com/event/author-conversation-jeb-alison-bechdel
