http://www.chitowndailynews.org Culture en-us A student at The Second City's school for aspiring comedy writers follows in the footsteps of Stephen Colbert and learns to put the jokes aside and get to the heart of the character. Mon, 19 May 2008 07:30:00 -0500 http://www.chitowndailynews.org/articles/show/14636 http://www.chitowndailynews.org/articles/show/14636 Chicago filmmaker Bruce Orenstein says he is still a community organizer at heart; film is simply the tool he uses to try to empower struggling communities and bring about change. Mon, 12 May 2008 07:30:00 -0500 http://www.chitowndailynews.org/articles/show/14616 http://www.chitowndailynews.org/articles/show/14616 This month's lineup at the Midwest Independent Film Festival is a selection of comedy shorts by local and regional filmmakers. Mon, 05 May 2008 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.chitowndailynews.org/articles/show/14587 http://www.chitowndailynews.org/articles/show/14587 Residents of a neighborhood long plagued by gang violence are looking forward to a more positive portrayal in an upcoming film centered on Puerto Rican family life. Mon, 05 May 2008 07:45:00 -0500 http://www.chitowndailynews.org/articles/show/14331 http://www.chitowndailynews.org/articles/show/14331 The Note, which began hosting live music at its Milwaukee Avenue location in 1996, will close Sunday and reopen next month without the bands. Fri, 02 May 2008 16:35:00 -0500 http://www.chitowndailynews.org/articles/show/14576 http://www.chitowndailynews.org/articles/show/14576 The Italian Culture Institute of Chicago has lined up a season's worth of offerings for Chicago residents craving a little bit of primavera. Fri, 02 May 2008 12:19:00 -0500 http://www.chitowndailynews.org/articles/show/14572 http://www.chitowndailynews.org/articles/show/14572 A new museum exhibit highlights an often overlooked consequence of the Iraq war: the looting and destruction of cultural artifacts. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.chitowndailynews.org/articles/show/14317 http://www.chitowndailynews.org/articles/show/14317 With a ready supply of affordable storefront theaters, Chicago is a sweet home for aspiring producers. Some rent space for under $1,000 a week. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 07:40:00 -0500 http://www.chitowndailynews.org/articles/show/14327 http://www.chitowndailynews.org/articles/show/14327 Dean Sharp came to Chicago planning to take photographs for his art school senior project. He ended up with a series of images that capture a Chicago icon and still resonate decades later. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 07:23:00 -0500 http://www.chitowndailynews.org/articles/show/14326 http://www.chitowndailynews.org/articles/show/14326 Teatro Luna, born out of its founders frustration at finding too few good roles for Latina actresses, specializes in sketches pulled from real life. Their approach is connecting with audiences in new ways. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:31:00 -0500 http://www.chitowndailynews.org/articles/show/12642 http://www.chitowndailynews.org/articles/show/12642