Chicago Arts this Fall

1 min readOct 4, 2021

This weekend, the Chicago Sun-Times gave a fall rundown of the arts and culture scene in Chicago — dance, drama, and more — and featured many of the MacArthur Fellows and grantees that we support!

Check it out:

Chicago's theater scene is back with comedy, drama, music, mystery and merriment aplenty

As the world continues to adjust to an ongoing new normal, Chicago's theater community is back with a generous lineup…

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The art side of history: Block Museum looks to the past in one of fall's key exhibits

In trying to decide what to call the current exhibition at Northwestern University's Block Museum of Art, the curators…

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Come together for Beatles-infused 'As You Like It' at Chicago Shakespeare

If you happen upon a full-on, in-the-ring wrestling meet or the riotous strains "All You Need Is Love" at Chicago…

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Lyric Opera's 'Florencia en el Amazonas' among the highlights in classical music season this fall…

While it's incumbent on major opera companies to advance the art form by commissioning and premiering new works, it's…

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From ballet to modern to jazz, Chicago's vibrant dance scene is back

While dance can certainly be enjoyed virtually, the physicality and sensuality of the movement cry out to be seen live…

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Fall, winter serve up lots of fun, attractions for the entire family

Gather up the family and check out these kid-friendly things to see and do in the weeks ahead. We've included some…

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Chicago Arts this Fall

Chicago's theater scene is back with comedy, drama, music, mystery and merriment aplenty

As the world continues to adjust to an ongoing new normal, Chicago's theater community is back with a generous lineup…

The art side of history: Block Museum looks to the past in one of fall's key exhibits

In trying to decide what to call the current exhibition at Northwestern University's Block Museum of Art, the curators…

Come together for Beatles-infused 'As You Like It' at Chicago Shakespeare

If you happen upon a full-on, in-the-ring wrestling meet or the riotous strains "All You Need Is Love" at Chicago…

Lyric Opera's 'Florencia en el Amazonas' among the highlights in classical music season this fall…

While it's incumbent on major opera companies to advance the art form by commissioning and premiering new works, it's…

From ballet to modern to jazz, Chicago's vibrant dance scene is back

While dance can certainly be enjoyed virtually, the physicality and sensuality of the movement cry out to be seen live…

Fall, winter serve up lots of fun, attractions for the entire family

Gather up the family and check out these kid-friendly things to see and do in the weeks ahead. We've included some…

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