Lake Shore DiveMar 20, 20191 min5 Questions With: Laura Burke, Singer/SongwriterFrom recording music in her dorm-room at Illinois State University to performing live throughout Chicago with a full band, music has alwa...
Lake Shore DiveFeb 17, 20192 minSpotlight On: Crystal Cosmos, Visual ArtistIf you're looking to escape reality, look no further than the mystical world of artist Meghan Edwards, known as Crystal Cosmos. Contrasti...
Lake Shore DiveFeb 8, 20192 minSpotlight On: Roland Santana, Abstract Artist"Live a life, fall in love with someone or something, get sad, and always get back up—you will find what you are looking for in your art....
Lake Shore DiveJan 31, 20191 min5 Questions With: Tweak G, Rapper/SongwriterMultifaceted artist Tweak G can do it all. Already established as a songwriter and rapper, her talents are also spent in community activi...
Lake Shore DiveJan 17, 20192 minSpotlight On: Mairead Zigulich, Abstract ArtistUsing mirrors as her canvas, Mairead challenges others to create their own realities. Mairead Zigulich believes that “if you truly love s...
Lake Shore DiveJan 10, 20194 minBartender Crush: Matt DiMare, Tapster & Crown LiquorsBartender Crush profiles Chicago bartenders kicking ass and serving their community with passion, creativity and kindness. The timeless a...
Lake Shore DiveJan 4, 20191 min5 Questions With: Claire Bryant, Singer/Songwriter"Fuck you for breaking my heart, but thank you for the jacket," Claire Bryant croons on her catchy song "Thank U (4 the Jacket)." There's...
Lake Shore DiveDec 19, 20182 minSpotlight On: Sudo Black, RapperOvercoming his environment, Sudo Black shares his outlook on life. As a self-proclaimed hip-hop head, Sudo Black looks up to the greats. ...
Lake Shore DiveDec 13, 20181 min5 Questions With: JordannaJordanna's music is like a glass of red wine for the soul—soothing, sensual, transcendent. Once you indulge, you'll only crave more. Form...
Lake Shore DiveDec 2, 20183 minBartender Crush: Liz Hitchcock, The Moxy HotelBartender Crush profiles Chicago bartenders kicking ass and serving their community with passion, creativity and kindness. On the first s...
Lake Shore DiveNov 15, 20181 min5 Questions With: David HeoDavid Heo sees the beauty in the mundane and the mess. To him, everyday experiences whether it's swigging drinks with friends on a Friday...
Lake Shore DiveNov 11, 20182 minSpotlight On: Dail Kirkpatrick, Visual Artist Inspired by linear elements and organic shapes, Dail shares how her story as an artist and educator came full circle. Dail Kirkpatrick fe...
Lake Shore DiveNov 2, 20181 min5 Questions With: DIVMOND Houston-born and Chicago-raised, DIVMOND is a creative force to be reckoned with. Aside from his lively and outgoing personality, his mus...
Lake Shore DiveOct 5, 20183 minSpotlight On: Colette Parker, PhotographerFinding therapy within the arts, Colette uses photography as a creative outlet to balance out a technical job as an ICU nurse. Sharing th...
Lake Shore DiveSep 19, 20182 minSpotlight On: Will Mackie-Jenkins, Singer-Songwriter The poet-turned-songwriter reflects on his summer tour and shares insight into lyricism and his new single, “Heaven.” Will Mackie-Jenkins...
Lake Shore DiveAug 16, 20182 min Spotlight On: A.C. The Ruler, RapperThe Milwaukee emcee's crisp bars $urf above spaced-out instrumentals in his debut album, "Cirrocumulus." It's been a busy season for A.C....
Lake Shore DiveJul 29, 20182 minSpotlight On: John Renaissance, 'Empire' Songwriter & Hip-Hop ArtistThe multi-faceted artist shares a personal playlist, inspirations, and his recent deal with FOX's "Empire." With a name like John Renaiss...
Lake Shore DiveJul 17, 20182 minSpotlight On: Kaitlin Stewart, Eco-StylistThe eco-friendly thrifter shares her favorite fashion decades, the importance of upcycling, and what she can't stop listening to. Kaitlin...
Lake Shore DiveJul 1, 20182 minSpotlight On: Sean Conway, Cartoon ArtistMeet Sean Conway, a cartoon artist who is not afraid to overly exaggerate his visuals. Sean Conway's artistic inspiration is obvious upon...
Lake Shore DiveJun 25, 20181 minIntroducing 'Soul & Spirits:' LSD's New Talk Series Highlighting Chicago CreativesThe weekly series featuring rappers, painters and more, is held Wednesdays at Tapster from 7:30-9pm. Since beginning Lake Shore Dive in t...