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msn.com | Stephanie Yang |Grace Xue
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latimes.com | Stephanie Yang |Grace Xue
Growing up in Beijing, Jacinta Gu had always imagined herself going to college in America. Some of her happiest memories are tied to vacations in the U.S. She loves to reminisce about her trips to Disneyland and a visit to Stanford University, where her aunt attended graduate school. “I remember thinking how beautiful it was, and how much I wanted to go there,” the 17-year-old says.
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blockclubchicago.org | Grace Xue
Museums, theaters, libraries and community spaces are showcasing Black heritage through art, music, food and storytelling all month. Also on tap: a groundbreaking brewery collaboration.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
blockclubchicago.org | Grace Xue
BRIDGEPORT — Twenty-seven African American artists will transform the Zhou B Art Center this Friday as the OH Art Foundation launches its inaugural Black History Month Festival of the Arts. The festival, hosted by the Bridgeport-based nonprofit, invites visitors to explore reimagined themes of identity, strength and vulnerability through diverse artistic expressions, ranging from paintings to orchestral compositions.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
blockclubchicago.org | Grace Xue
CHICAGO — Start 2025 by exploring Chicago’s incredible museums without spending a dime. From iconic cultural institutions on the lakefront to neighborhood treasures, many offer free admission days throughout the year. Here’s your guide to when and where to go. 1300 S. DuSable Lake Shore DriveThe Adler Planetarium invites Illinois residents to explore the cosmos for free 4-10 p.m. Wednesdays.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
blockclubchicago.org | Grace Xue
CHINATOWN — Chicago’s Chinatown is about to bloom with the fragrant allure of jasmine tea. Molly Tea — a beloved international tea brand from China — will open its first Midwest location Friday at 2227 S. Wentworth Ave. Molly Tea will be the first milk tea brand from mainland China to open a branch in Chicago, according to store manager Minnie Yang, adding a new taste among Chinatown’s 13 existing bubble tea shops.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
blockclubchicago.org | Grace Xue
SOUTH LOOP – Bird collisions at McCormick Place’s Lakeside Center have decreased by more than 95 percent since the installation of bird-safe window film in summer 2024, according to data from Field Museum in a news release. This improvement comes after a catastrophic event on Oct. 5, 2023, when more than 1,000 birds collided with the building’s glass façade in a single night during migration. The bird-safe film was applied to 120,000 square feet of McCormick Place’s glass over the summer.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
blockclubchicago.org | Grace Xue
Posted inDowntown Following a mass collision in 2023, the installation of bird-safe window film and other measures have significantly reduced migratory bird deaths at the convention center.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
blockclubchicago.org | Grace Xue
CHICAGO — While winter settles in, the city keeps moving with an array of indoor diversions this weekend. Catch fresh international films at Facets Cinema, discover young emerging playwrights at Chicago Dramatists or duck into The Revival for standup comedy. There’s also a mind-body reset at Time Out Market, a fun Sunday brunch at Maria’s Packaged Goods in Bridgeport or you can watch the Chicago Symphony Orchestra bring the film “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” to life with a live score.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
blockclubchicago.org | Grace Xue
CHICAGO — Days after the Chicago Transit Authority suspended its use of X, formerly known as Twitter, some riders have stepped in to fill the gap. One of them is CJ Black, a software engineer who runs a technology consulting firm. He created a replacement X account, @AlertsCTA, to continue providing real-time transit alerts. “When I saw [the CTA announcement], I felt as though it’s something that should exist, whether the CTA likes it or not,” Black said.
