Blog, Music, Neighborhoods
The history of jazz music on Chicago’s South Side
Chicago is a city shaped by music — and a place with a deep impact on the musical landscape. This is where house music was…
Rosalind Cummings-Yeates
A born and raised Windy City girl, Rosalind Cummings-Yeates loves to show visitors and locals the multi-dimensional appeal of her town. She’s a writer who specializes in travel and arts topics for local and international media. Her book, Exploring Chicago Blues (History Press) is a guide to the Chicago blues scene as well as its history. Follow her adventures on her blog Farsighted Fly Girl and on Twitter and Instagram.
15 posts by Rosalind Cummings-Yeates
Architecture & history, Blog, Special events
How to celebrate Juneteenth 2025 in Chicago
Dating back to 1865, Juneteenth is a nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of chattel slavery in the U.S. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers…
Blog, Neighborhoods
What to eat, see, and do in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood
Stretching along the Lake Michigan shoreline from 67th Street to 79th Street, Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood is noted for its architectural beauty and cultural institutions.…
Architecture & history, Tours & attractions
How to celebrate Black History Month in Chicago
The significance of Black history in Chicago has helped shape the city into a cultural and economic powerhouse. And there’s no better time to discover…
Blog, Theater & dance
10 hot Chicago shows to see this fall
The fall season may be cooling down the weather but Chicago’s theatre scene continues to heat up with a series of exciting musicals, dramas, comedies,…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Blog
Experience Black art and culture in Chicago
From the start of the Great Migration until today, Chicago has supplied a rich tapestry of Black art and culture. The Chicago Black Renaissance produced…
Architecture & history, Arts, culture & entertainment
Things to do, see, and eat in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood
History lines the streets in Chicago’s landmark Bronzeville neighborhood. Dubbed the city’s “Black Metropolis,” this south side community served as the headquarters for African American…
Music, Nightlife
Your guide to Chicago house music
Chicago boasts a rich musical history and is famous for many sonic innovations including gospel music, drill, Chicago-style blues — and house music. Thanks to…
Blog, Neighborhoods
What to do, eat, and see in the Washington Park/Woodlawn neighborhoods
While many visitors to Chicago have spent time in Hyde Park (home to Jackson Park and the Museum of Science and Industry), the surrounding Washington…
Architecture & history, Blog, Special events
Be a part of history at the grand opening of the Pullman National Monument
Step into Chicago’s storied history of the country’s first planned industrial community. The city’s first and only national park site will be honoring the Grand…
Blog, Museums
Inside the MCA’s ground-breaking exhibit — Duro Olowu: Seeing Chicago
Chicago is a city filled with an expansive art and design history. In a new exhibition titled Duro Olowu: Seeing Chicago, the internationally acclaimed fashion…
Special events
7 movies not to miss during the Chicago International Film Festival
From Ferris Bueller’s Day Off to High Fidelity and The Sting, Chicago has played host to an impressive range of classic movies. Last year, more…
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