In celebration of Black History Month, Goodman Theatre is presenting its first-ever on-site art expo—”Hidden Gems: A Celebration of African American Artists & Art”—in conjunction with the major revival of August Wilson’s Gem of the Ocean, directed by Chuck Smith.
This month-long showcase celebration features four Chicago artists—Daimon Hampton, Naimah Thomas, Martha A. Wade and Blake Lenoir—in a specially curated weekly art installation, including an opportunity to meet-and-greet the artist. The event culminates in an Artisan Vendor Fair, featuring creatives such as the DoubleStitch Twins, Black Plant Lovers, Kfleye, Sista Dolls, Twenty Thou, Paint the City and Studio Rez.
“Hidden Gems” will take place Feb. 3-27—including an artisan vendor fair on Saturday, Feb. 26, 3:30-7:30 p.m.—at Goodman Theatre in the Alice Center, 170 N. Dearborn St.
In Gem of the Ocean, tensions flare into riots across Pittsburgh’s Hill District as chaos threatens a city desperate for freedom. It’s 1904, the dawn of the new century—yet slavery’s shadow looms large. There is solace to be found at the home of 285-year-old Ester Tyler, keeper and transmitter of African American history and cleanser of souls. When a suspicious traveler appears at her door in search of a new life, Aunt Ester guides him on a journey of spiritual awakening.
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