arts

Projects include murals, community-centered artworks, and cultural storytelling initiatives designed to engage residents and visitors alike. #art #projects #grants

Friday’s event will feature a conversation with Johnson, a screening of The Folded Map Project—The Movie, and a live arts activation led by the Englewood Arts Collective, which she co-founded. #event #englewood

The two-day tribute, led by Chicago Jazz Philharmonic co-founder and Artistic Director Orbert Davis, is designed to honor the life, innovation and influence of Davis, who was born in Alton and raised in East St. Louis before becoming one of the most important figures in American music. #jazz

The students performed their final round in Los Angeles on Sept. 23, with results announced the following night. #competition

“My hope is that these paintings will inspire children, connecting them to history while encouraging pride, curiosity, and imagination,” Jackson said. #art

The three-day festival runs August 30 through September 1 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day at the park’s Sunken Gardens. #laborday