Arts & Entertainment News
Public art, seating and trash cans will be the result of funding from The Chicago Community Trust, with local artists encouraged to apply.
- Public art, seating and trash cans will support business corridor.
- Funding originates from The Chicago Community Trust.
- Neighborhood artists are encouraged to apply.
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As the last video store in the Chicago metro area, The Video Strip beats streaming services' censorship, video quality and selection, marking 30 years in business.
- The Video Strip is the last video rental store remaining in the metro area.
- Beats streaming's censorship, video quality and selection, owner says.
- Specials and Oct. 18 International Video Store day salute 30 years in business.
Read more: Video Store Celebrates 30 Years of Movie, TV and Game Rentals
The Karis Cold Stockyards facility is the first of its kind in Chicago, set for a mid-August opening following construction and installation of murals by artist David Banegas.
- Karis Cold Stockyards facility set for mid-August opening.
- Artist David Banegas memorializes old stomping grounds, former historic building.
- Warehouse is first of its kind in Chicago for cold storage.
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The new "Deli Boys" TV show on the Hulu network employed McKinley Park locations for sets, including a storefront at West 35th and South Paulina streets, and the Marshfield Courts skate park.
- New Hulu show "Deli Boys" uses McKinley Park for Philadelphia settings.
- Building at West 35th and South Paulina streets dressed as bodega.
- DIY skate park Marshfield Courts hosts outdoor scenes.
Read more: Neighborhood Storefront, Skate Court Star as Sets for Deli Boys
Imminent demolition of the Continental Can Co. at 3715 S. Ashland Ave. also portends loss of street art graffiti coating it throughout, as captured by photographer Julie Jaidinger.
- The Continental Can Co. at 3715 S. Ashland Ave. will be demolished soon to make way for a cold storage warehouse.
- Elaborate street art and graffiti coat the inside and outside of the structures.
- McKinley Park photographer Julie Jaidinger captures artwork amid derelict ruins of former industry.
Read more: Doomed Factory Harbors Labyrinth of Chicago Street Art
