How to Make a Scene is a conversation series about artist-run cultural ecosystems of the 1980s and 1990s in Chicago. This series is a collaborative effort between the Public Media Institute and MdW, with support from the Terra Foundation for American Art as part of the city-wide initiative, Art + Design Chicago.

The project aims to connect veteran artist organizers with those working today through a combination of intimate events at Co-Prosperity, broadcasts on Lumpen Radio, and live streams on LumpenTV. The series will offer audiences trailheads for further exploration of Chicago's storied history of alternative gallery spaces, independent publications, and socially engaged collectives.

This episode features: Nicole Marroquin in conversation with: Juarez Hawkins, Sarita Hernández, Selva Zafiro Luna, & Virginia Martinez https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0YYSgm9n-0

How to Make a Scene is a conversation series about artist-run cultural ecosystems of the 1980s and 1990s in Chicago. This series is a collaborative effort between the Public Media Institute and MdW, with support from the Terra Foundation for American Art as part of the city-wide initiative, Art + Design Chicago.

The project aims to connect veteran artist organizers with those working today through a combination of intimate events at Co-Prosperity, broadcasts on Lumpen Radio, and live streams on LumpenTV. The series will offer audiences trailheads for further exploration of Chicago's storied history of alternative gallery spaces, independent publications, and socially engaged collectives.

This episode features: Mary Patten, Greg Ruffing, Rebecca Wolfram, and others from Axe Street's history

“City Dreams” is a radio show hosted by journalist, historian, and organizer Annie Howard. Paired conversations with musicians, activists, artists, community builders, and more aim to explore the many different facets of urban life, exploring how everyday Chicagoans are working to make their city better.

DISH (WITH DAVID)

Dish (with David) is a show exploring Chicago’s diverse dining scene dish by dish where we strive to understand what chefs, baristas, mixologists and others in the industry are striving to achieve.

DISH (WITH DAVID)

Dish (with David) is a show exploring Chicago’s diverse dining scene dish by dish where we strive to understand what chefs, baristas, mixologists and others in the industry are striving to achieve.

In this episode, Ty Fujimura and Brian Fisher

DISH (WITH DAVID)

Dish (with David) is a show exploring Chicago’s diverse dining scene dish by dish where we strive to understand what chefs, baristas, mixologists and others in the industry are striving to achieve.

In this episode, Alisha Norris Jones

DISH (WITH DAVID)

Dish (with David) is a show exploring Chicago’s diverse dining scene dish by dish where we strive to understand what chefs, baristas, mixologists and others in the industry are striving to achieve.

In this episode, Diana Dávila of Mi Tocaya Antojería

DISH (WITH DAVID)

Dish (with David) is a show exploring Chicago’s diverse dining scene dish by dish where we strive to understand what chefs, baristas, mixologists and others in the industry are striving to achieve.

In this episode, Rafael Esparza of FAFO

Mouth on Mic

Mouth on Mic is a sound abyss for the curious minds and hearts. We linger in the absences and openings of sonic mundanity. With each episode, Isra and invited guest circle along the sounds currently animating their lives and ask you to trail along too. Isra Rene is a writer and artist based in Chicago, IL by way of Capitol Heights, MD.

Mouth on Mic

Mouth on Mic is a sound abyss for the curious minds and hearts. We linger in the absences and openings of sonic mundanity. With each episode, Isra and invited guest circle along the sounds currently animating their lives and ask you to trail along too. Isra Rene is a writer and artist based in Chicago, IL by way of Capitol Heights, MD.