On the Ground: 'Godfather of Steppin' Honored with Street Name on South Side
Family, friends, and community gather in West Pullman to celebrate Sam Chatman’s lasting impact on Chicago culture.
Hey Chicago Southsiders,
Hope you enjoyed your weekend! We kicked things off at the U.S. premiere of Scott Joplin's Treemonisha – A Musical Reimagining. If you missed it, here’s what went down.
Then on Saturday, we hit the streets to cover the celebration honoring the Godfather of Steppin. Catch the Facebook Live on our Chicago Southsider page, and check out the recap here.
Now I’m gearing up to celebrate the incredible mothers in my life for Mother’s Day. If you have a mom, grandma, or someone who’s been like a mother to you, let them know how much they mean to you. I plan to do that all week long!
Talk soon!
Charlene
Publisher, Chicago Southsider
Sponsored By: Steppenwolf Theatre Company
BOOK OF GRACE — Now showing at the Steppenwolf Theatre until May 18, 2025
Don't miss THE BOOK OF GRACE, an incendiary family portrait from Pulitzer prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks. The Chicago Sun-Times called it "so evocative, so layered," and the Chicago Tribune praised its "blistering performances."
Grace looks for the good in everything: in her husband’s rules, in the border he patrols, in the return of his estranged son. But a want for goodness cannot unwind the past, as this taught family reunion explodes in all directions.
Purchase tickets at www.steppenwolf.org
May Event Guide
Our May Event Guide is live, and it’s packed with ways to celebrate, connect, and explore all month long!
If you’re a theater lover like me, don’t miss The Book of Grace (running until May 18), and check out our interview here. I’m on a mission to attend 25 performances in 2025, and this one made the list!
See more events in our May Event Guide here.
Want to be included in our event guide? Contact us at hello@chicagosouthsider.com
South Side News At a Glance
Why The Book of Grace Hits Different in Chicago: The Book of Grace is now playing at Steppenwolf Theatre until May 18.
On The Ground at Treemonisha: What happens when an opera becomes a blueprint for healing a divided community?
‘Godfather of Steppin’: Sam Chatman honored with a street sign on the South Side.
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