A free “Winter Block Party” celebrating Chicago’s hip-hop arts will be held on Sunday, January 25th from noon - 5 p.m. at the Victory Gardens Biograph Theater in Chicago, IL. The event will include a live mural painting by Chicago graffiti artist Revise CMW, an open mic showcase, and a contemporary art exhibition featuring Chicago artists. The evening will conclude with a “State of Society Report” from writer/activist/organizer William “Upski” Wimsatt, entitled “Movement-Building in the Age of Obama - An Evening of Stories, Strategies, and Straight Talk.” Tickets for Wimsatt’s lecture can be purchased here, the rest of the event will be free of charge.
via Chicago Public Radio.
image via Revise CMW.