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May students use art to encourage peace in Austin
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The seventh and eighth-graders teamed up with Columbia College Chicago to produce music, videos, stories and poetry to express their feelings about violence on the West Side.
Community
West Siders travel to Brazil for cultural exchange
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Chicago West Community Music Center teachers and students participated in a series of musical performances and art projects with Santo Andre residents of low-income housing complexes.
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The West Side joins Chicago’s cultural plan conversation
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The March 15 event at Austin Town Hall Park brought residents together to dicuss what improvements in arts and culture are needed in their communities.
Community
Westside Instructional String and Harp students charm guests at holiday event
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The musicians, ages 4 to 16, played violin, cello and guitar at The Foundation for Homan Square staff party Dec. 8.
Community
West Side celebrates third annual Soul Food Pow-Wow
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The Nov. 20 event at St. Paul Lutheran Church and School featured the Mkhonto Fellowship Choir from South Africa and Chicago musician T.L. Williams.
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Students prepare for UIC summer jazz academy
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Hear 12-year-old Austin resident Travis Feazell play and learn more about the program that starts today.
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Musicians will play at West Side school this week
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The Chicago School of Blues will perform Wednesday at Spencer Tech Elementary.
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Students think some courses should be offered each year
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Journalist Brittany Douglas learns what her classmates want offered at V.O.I.S.E. Academy.
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Musician digs West Side’s hidden blues treasure
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Larry Taylor will talk about his new book and his band will perform April 4th at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Community
West Side music center shines in Chicago
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Musicians from the Chicago West Community Music Center performed earlier this month at a downtown hotel.