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Author Archives: Scott Smith
In the Frunchroom: Audrey Peeples and Ronne Hartfield
At our next edition of The Frunchroom, we’ll try something we’ve never done before: two storytellers at once. Ronne Hartfield and Audrey Peeples are sisters who grew up (and still live) on the South Side. They’ll tell that story together … Continue reading
In the Frunchroom: Kelly Wickham Hurst
Our next reader for this Thursday’s Frunchroom is Kelly Wickham Hurst. Kelly Wickham Hurst is the founding Executive Director of Being Black at School, an advocacy movement for equity and safety for Black students. She’s a writer and 23 year … Continue reading
In The Frunchroom: Aaron Cynic
We’re back at the Beverly Arts Center this Thursday at 730pm for another edition of The Frunchroom. First in our lineup is Aaron Cynic. Aaron is an independent journalist and photographer based in Chicago. His interest in the tapestry of … Continue reading
The Frunchroom, Volume XII: Survival is an accomplishment edition
With the turning of the calendar page (or the refreshed display on your phone), The Frunchroom is back. We’re happy to say that our event, presented by the Beverly Area Arts Alliance, is returning to the Beverly Art Center (2407 W. … Continue reading
Podcast: Volume 6, plus show notes
This was our first show at Beverly Woods Restaurant and featured laughs, tears, poetry and prose. All about the South Side. Subscribe to us in iTunes here Our readers are: Leah Chibe Opinionated South Side beer drinker Bill Leslie Lawyer, … Continue reading
Lendon Sadler: A tribute to a South Side raconteur
Lendon Sadler’s life is full of art, music, storytelling and honesty. He is beholden only to seeing the world as it is and being as true to oneself as his mind and body allow. While his physical form has passed, … Continue reading
Podcast: Volume 5, plus show notes
Better late than never, it’s our first anniversary show! Subscribe to us in iTunes here This is Volume 5 of the The Frunchroom from April 21st, 2016 at O’Rourke’s Office on 111th and Western Avenue – the last time we’d record there … Continue reading
Everything you need to know about The Frunchroom at Beverly Arts Center
With the show moving from Beverly Woods to the Beverly Arts Center, we’re in uncharted territory here, which is to say we’re going to be adjusting on the fly and improv’ing as we go in a new space. But there … Continue reading
Podcast: Volume 4, plus show notes
It took two-and-a-half-years for the first episode of The Frunchroom podcast to be released. The next came a bit quicker. Here is Volume 4 of the The Frunchroom from January 21st, 2016 at O’Rourke’s Office on 111th and Western Avenue. … Continue reading
In the Frunchroom: Marisa Novara
As we’ve said, this month’s theme deals with race, identity and segregation. The Metropolitan Planning Council has been looking at these issues all year long with its Cost of Segregation project. So we’re thrilled to have MPC’s vice-president Marisa Novara … Continue reading
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