By: Alissa Hirsh A few weeks ago I discovered the key to leading a successful life. I was craving a late night snack, so I stopped by Dunkin’ Donuts to buy myself a box of Munchkins, as they are without question the superior miniature donut. This of course seemed like a very ordinary occurrence; however, as I shoved munchkin after munchkin into my mouth, realizing that nothing would make me happier than finishing the box in one sitting, I came to the powerful revelation that tomorrow’s me would really appreciate... Read The Rest →
I recently read an article on the late Steve Jobs that heralded him as one of the great innovators of our time. The article stressed that Jobs was so successful in part because he listened to that little voice in the back of his head telling him he had to follow his dreams. The article implored us to take a lesson from the dead, and similarly listen to the little voices in the back of our heads, regardless of whether they tell us to move to China, drop out of... Read The Rest →
“THE PRESERVATION OF POETRY” is an event produced as collaboration between the creators of Artistic Jeanius and Exposed for “The Mycelia Project” at the Hyde Park Art Center. The goal of the event was to build awareness around Emmanuel’s residency at the Hyde Park Art Center, to build awareness about the Art Center’s residency program, and to engage community involvement while providing a warm, creative, entertaining environment that sparks conversation while stimulating the senses! Young Wonder was able to attend the event in its entirety and learn a lot about... Read The Rest →
This past weekend, I attended the Art for Haiti benefit in Pilsen. The loft space was filled from wall to wall with photographs, paintings, drawings, poems, and sculptures revolving around Haiti and the people who live there. Art for Haiti was started by a group of philanthropic artists and medical doctors committed to helping improve living conditions in underserved communities around the world. A group of artists strongly support these medical teams that travel to the impoverished countries to assist with the basics that people need to survive. To raise funds, the... Read The Rest →
