Nightlife
Your guide to Chicago house music: history, venues, events, and more
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…
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.
12 posts by Rosalind Cummings-Yeates
Architecture & history
How to celebrate Black History Month in Chicago
Black History Month brings an annual spotlight to Black achievements, creativity, and history that too often get overlooked. Today, Black History Month is celebrated all…
Dining, Special events
30+ restaurants for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve dinner in Chicago
Say goodbye to 2022 and ring in the new year in true Chicago style — with an unforgettable meal. Here are just a few top picks…
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…
Blog
Experience the inaugural Black Fine Art Month in Chicago
The inaugural Black Fine Art Month kicks off in Chicago this October. The month, a global celebration of the Black art aesthetic and tradition, will…
Architecture & history, Arts, culture & entertainment
24 hours 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…
Tours & attractions
How to spend 24 hours in Chicago’s Hyde Park
This eclectic quality gives this neighborhood a small-town feel in the middle of a big, dynamic city.
Special events
Chicago Dance Month: 6 must-see events and shows
Salsa, rumba, or waltz your way into spring during the seventh annual Chicago Dance Month. Through the entire month of April, an array of cultural…
Architecture & history
7 spots to see Chicago history up close
You don’t have to visit a museum to experience Chicago history. There are details and stories of our city history hidden throughout Chicago – you…
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