Skip to content
  • Instagram
  • TikTok
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube
Urban Explorer Logo
Culturally Curious Travel
  • About
    • Contact
  • Destinations
  • Chicago Travel
  • Hidden Gems
  • Culture
  • Photo Gear
  • My Books
  • Shop

Arts

Image of Poetry Foundation events
Arts, Chicago, Culture

Freebie: Celebrate National Poetry Month

by Jessica Mlinaric / April 15, 2014January 4, 2017

Take advantage of free readings at the Poetry Foundation in Chicago.

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Google+
  • Pinterest
  • Linkedin
Architecture, Arts, Cleveland, Culture

Come Together at the Cleveland Museum of Art

by Jessica Mlinaric / February 25, 2014January 4, 2017

The museum recently completed a historic expansion that is billed as the largest cultural project in Ohio’s history.

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Google+
  • Pinterest
  • Linkedin
Arts, Chicago, Culture

SOFA Chicago 2013

by Jessica Mlinaric / November 2, 2013December 28, 2016

Sculpture Objects Functional Art + Design Fair celebrates its 20th anniversary this weekend.

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Google+
  • Pinterest
  • Linkedin
Arts, Chicago, Culture

Interview: Artist Theaster Gates Discusses His New MCA Exhibit

by Jessica Mlinaric / May 23, 2013January 6, 2017

13th Ballad examines two abandoned buildings and the accumulative effects of migration.

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Google+
  • Linkedin
Arts, Chicago, Culture

SAIC The Walk 2013 Fashion Show

by Jessica Mlinaric / May 4, 2013January 6, 2017

Fashion 2013 featured over 300 original garments from SAIC students.

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Google+
  • Linkedin
Arts, Chicago, Culture

Freebie: Unveiled at the Art Institute with ‘Nighthawks’

by Jessica Mlinaric / March 20, 2013January 6, 2017

Whether or not you’re an art hound, the Art Institute of Chicago is wonderful to visit for the number of highly recognizable works.

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Google+
  • Linkedin
Arts, Chicago, Culture

SOFA Chicago 2012

by Jessica Mlinaric / November 3, 2012January 6, 2017

Step inside Chicago’s largest and longest running art fair.

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Google+
  • Linkedin
Arts, Chicago, Culture

Color Jam: Chicago in Living Color

by Jessica Mlinaric / September 13, 2012January 6, 2017

The three-dimensional work is Chicago’s largest art installation.

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Google+
  • Linkedin
Arts, Chicago, Culture

Home/Land at the Albany Park Theater Project

by Jessica Mlinaric / April 26, 2012January 4, 2017

A Chicago youth theater group tackles the struggles of immigration-rights.

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Google+
  • Linkedin
Arts, Cleveland, Culture

Monday Inspiration

by Jessica Mlinaric / January 16, 2012January 4, 2017

Fu Bayoshi offered perspective into a dynamic and tumultuous time of change in China.

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Google+
  • Linkedin

Posts navigation

← Older posts
Newer posts →

About Me

Urban Explorer is a travel blog highlighting history, culture, and hidden gems to inspire curious travelers by Jessica Mlinaric, author of 'Secret Chicago' and 'Chicago Scavenger.'
  • Instagram
  • TikTok
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube

Newsletter



Buy My Books

Chicago Scavenger book by Jessica Mlinaric
Secret Chicago book by Jessica Mlinaric

Home | Privacy Policy | Contact

Urban Explorer Logo
Copyright © 2026 Urban Explorer. All rights reserved.
Proudly powered by WordPress. Theme EightyDays by GretaThemes.
  • Instagram
  • TikTok
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube
  • About
    • Contact
  • Destinations
  • Chicago Travel
  • Hidden Gems
  • Culture
  • Photo Gear
  • My Books
  • Shop
  • Instagram
  • TikTok
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube