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Performance Tue Apr 12 2011
Quit Bullshittin': Recognizing Division and Building Solidarity in the Arts
This weekend, the To Art & Profit festival, a performance series that unites diverse Chicago communities and artists representing various genres, will feature its latest event, "Quit Bullshittin': Recognizing Division and Building Solidarity in the Arts." Curated by Links Hall, this event, the second in a three-part series, will explore and examine the disparity and lack of diversity in arts programming.
The program boasts an array of panelists and performers in the city including performance artists Avery Young and Siete Lunas Nuevas, dancers Nicole Noland and Boogie McClarin, visual/performance artist Crystle Dino, In the Spirit, a performing arts and storytelling duo, spoken word artist Nikki Patin and Fathom DJ, one of Chicago's most popular DJs.
See "Quit Bullshittin'" at 8pm Friday and Saturday, April 15 and 16 at Links Hall, 3435 N. Sheffield Ave. Tickets are $10-$15; for more information, call 773-281-0824.