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Theatre: The Music Box Extends showing of Japanese director Akira Kurosawa

This weekend, the Music Box Theater in Chicago decided to extend the showing of the film by Japanese director Akira Kurosawa.
“Spectacular! Among the most thrilling movie experiences a viewer can have!” -The New York Times
“***** [FIVE STARS – HIGHEST RATING] Critics’ pick! Kurosawa’s magisterial epic demands viewing on the big screen!” – [...]


Fuze and Ratio at the Coachella Music and Arts Festival

Rationation’s 10th annual Coachella kicked off at the tailgate party with Fuze-inspired cocktails. The vitamin-infused beverages provided energy and stamina for the three-day festival.


Theater: Find Hakamadare!

The new production by the Geopolis Theater  Company is the Japanese story Find Hakamadare! by Fukuda Yoshiyuki, directed by owner Kristy Scheuer. The story has been compared to Robin Hood and tells the tale of friends setting out to do the work of their hero. Along the way, they learn valuable life lessons including things [...]


Michelle L’Amour Burlesque Studio

Since 2002, Michelle L’Amour (http://www.michellelamour.com/) has been mesmerizing the world with her “ass that goes POW.” She has  instructed women on how to be comfortable in their own skin and made her studio a welcome place for both men and women. Ms. L’Amour also hosts a series of events where open-minded people can see the [...]


martial ARTS

The Soshinkan dojo, a well established martial arts school in Burbank recently celebrated its 15 year anniversary by demonstrating some of the arts offered at the school. The dojo, who’s name translates as “Beginner’s Mind,” offers training in the arts of Aikido, Kenpo, Karate, Yoga and Zen Meditation. The school’s founder envisioned a place where [...]


Art gives attention to Women’s issues

Rastros y Cronicas

The National Museum of Mexican Art together with the Chicago Community trust paired up to display powerful art exhibiting violence against women.



Latino Fashion Week

One of the winning designs

Chicago’s Latino Fashion Week was a start of a trend. Many cities throughout the US are now mimicking the week-long celebration of Latino fashion designers and models.


Pilsen Open Studios

Dia de los Muertos display

Artists open their studio doors to the public in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood.


Chicago Hot Glass

Last weekend the Chicago Center for Glass Arts (http://www.chicagohotglass.com) invited glass artists throughout Chicago to join them for the Chicago Hot Glass Throwdown. People from first time glass art spectators to children urged by their parents, watched in awe as the artists created unique pieces. Besides watching experienced artists compete, adults had a chance to [...]


Exploring the Japanese culture

The Mid America Japanese Club (www.japaneseclub.org) hosted Japan Fest at the Forest View Educational Center in Arlington Heights near Mitsuwa Market place. The festival educated the public on Japanese arts, traditions and the Japanese community around Chicago. People such as Kanjuro Shibata XXI, 21st in a line of master bow makers who serves as the [...]


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