Grillz-making workshop attendee inspecting her mold. | NaBeela Washington/15West PRIDE Jem Junkies Is Making Space for Softness At the Black- and queer-owned grillz and tooth gem studio, comfort and conversation are treated as part of the experience. By NaBeela Washington • 5 min read
CICA’s main company dance ensemble rehearses their final number at the Collaborative Institute of Cultural Arts in Brighton Park on Oct. 21, 2025. | Araceli Ramirez/15 West Art Viva la Vida: Honoring Memory Through Dance in Chicago At CICA’s Brighton Park studio, young dancers spent weeks rehearsing Veracruz-style folklórico for the Día de Muertos showcase on Nov. 2, learning the music and traditions behind the performance. By Araceli Ramirez • 6 min read
Mijares pouring rose tea into a mug as guests arrive. | NaBeela Washington/15 West Art a mascletà for burning and flowering: Natasha Mijares on ritual, resistance, and rebirth Artist Natasha Mijares brings the Valencian tradition of mascletà to Humboldt Park through spoken word, textile, and performance. By NaBeela Washington • 7 min read
