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  • Art Exhibition

    Art Exhibition

    AfroTop (African Topographical Studies) and Not Forgotten were selected for inclusion in the Bridgeport Fiber Arts Show, Faceted Fiber, curated by Marci Rubin. The show runs from November 21, 2025 – Jan 2, 2026.…

  • Art

    Art

    My drawing is improving. That is to say, it’s a few steps up from my usual stick figures. I was thinking about an oppressive practice to which free and enslaved Black women were subjected…

  • 25TH ANNIVERSARY: SHPA

    25TH ANNIVERSARY: SHPA

    The Supportive Housing Provider Association (SHPA) is a trade association made up of developers, providers and residents of permanent supportive housing, the key to ending homelessness and institutionalization of people with disabilities. We work…

  • Performance: Rooted

    Performance: Rooted

    Bramble Theare Company invited me to the world premiere of Rooted. What a treat. It was my first visit to the Bramble Arts Loft. The space is lovely, spacious, and comfortable. Bar service is…

  • Photography

    Photography

    This is a image captured by Deborah Whitehead, photographer extraordinaire. The truth is, I’m not photogenic, but I like that it is black and white, and very simple. This photo accompanied an essay I…

  • Justice is Served 2025

    Justice is Served 2025

    And a great time was had by all and the Legal Aid Chicago fundraiser at Carnival on September 19, 2025. Money was raised. The silent auction was a success, and many friendships were renewed.

  • Photography

    Photography

    This is a gorgeous photo of Deborah Whitehead. She is usually the person behind the lens, so this is a rare glimpse. Unfortunately, I do not have attribution info for this image. When Deborah…

  • Art Review

    Chicago Nonprofit Celebrates a Decade of Serving Unhoused Artists Red Line Service, which provides art opportunities for currently or formerly unhoused people, celebrates its anniversary with an exhibition. Lori Waxman July 22, 2025 CHICAGO…

  • Winthrop Family Historical Garden

    Winthrop Family Historical Garden

    Recently visited Uptown. The Garden is so vibrant and lovely in this photo. Reminded me of the Puppet of Care activation in Winter 2024. Although it was bitterly cold, those gathered shared food, conversation,…