Picture Perfect Fridays

A photo is worth a thousand words and a great photographer is priceless. Check out some of the brilliant shots captured by Chicago’s best and brightest. We can’t wait to tell you more about many of them in the coming weeks through our Inspiring Stories and Thought-Provokers series.

Allen & Derek talking about the 6-month live painting series that lead to this exhibit!

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Culture Bridge had an amazing opening reception on Saturday! If you missed out, come stop by the art gallery 1:00-5:00pm, Mon-Fri to see an amazing international exhibition with work from over 50 artists. Addr: 4740 N. Western Ave, 4th floor. Photo reposted from @internationalartgroupchi #dankhaus #artexhibition #chicagoart #germanart #internationalart #artreception #artshow

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ESS has an exciting OPTION line-up for March! Phillip Sudderberg (solo) March 5th Chicago based drummer Phillip Sudderberg kicks off the Option season with a solo set followed by an improvised trio with Jason Stein on bass clarinet and Charlie Kirchen on bass. Ingrid Laubrock (solo) March 12th New York-based saxophonist and composer Ingrid Laubrock will perform solo. A discussion with Andrew Clinkman will follow. Kris Davis (solo) March 19th Pianist and composer Kris Davis performs solo on the Option stage. Kris then joins Ken Vandermark for a discussion about her work. EXPOSURE SERIES 2018 @ESS Molly Jones (solo) / Michael Foster/Ben Bennett Duo March 26th Detroit based composer and saxophonist Molly Jones makes her Option debut. Multi-Instrumentalist Michael Foster and percussionist Ben Bennett perform duo for the second set. Tickets at ess.org Become an OPTION Member today at ess.org/option

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THE SCARLET IBIS February 16, 21, 24 | 2019 📸: @brave.lux

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Thanks to the @chipotlemexicangrill on Damen Ave. for donating burritos for today’s Let’s Rock! Chicago lunch! As you can see, they were well received.

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CELEBRATION // #fbf to our opening night party for Southern Gothic! Had such fun celebrating with family, friends and supporters • #southerngothicchi • 📸: @emilymadiganphoto

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It may be Taco Tuesday but its always the right day for a Michelada #lavenaditasac #tacotuesday #michelada #allday #oakpark #broadwaytriangledistrict

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Sweet dreams little Padawan! #starwars #starwarsbaby #Naperville #Chicago #BriVega #BriVegaPhotography #newbornphotos #babypictures #Illinoisphotographers #chicagophotgraphers #bumpsociety #bestnewbornphotographer #familynewborn #bestnewborn #portraitphotography #Childphotography #ILphotographer #children #babies #family #maternity #thenest #thebump #newbornpictures #fineart #fineartphotos #luxurynewborn #Chicagoluxury

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