What’s Up in Chicago
W RD ON THE STREET
The most ridiculous things we’ve overheard in Chicago recently
“My cat won’t let me take a picture of her jelly-bean toes.”
“Every time someone says
‘tapas bar,’ I hear ‘topless bar.’ ”
“Why don’t dudes randomly tell other dudes they should smile?”
“I’ll only watch a cooking
FACE OF THE ’HOOD Erin LeAnn 28, art teacher and gallery AMFM resident artist
You have two full-time jobs—as an art teacher and a professional artist. How do you do it? There’s a happy balance of life inside and out of the classroom. I make an effort to introduce my students to black artists creating work in the media to show how far art can take you if you work hard and believe in your craft. I have pieces of my work in my classroom for my students to see what I make, and they’re always so amazed to see that I’m a “real artist.”
What’s the most gratifying part of being The work I do as an art educator and visual artist is critically important to providing an
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example of black professionalism in fields that are predominantly white. Existing as an educated black woman teaching in this system is a powerful form of education in itself.
You live in Avondale. What are your go-to neighborhood spots? Unique Thrift Store (3748 N Elston Ave) is my favorite place to go to update my wardrobe [inexpensively]. And then Joong Boo Market (3333 N Kimball Ave)—it’s a great supermarket to find ingredients when I have a taste for Asian cuisine or good ramen. Morgan Olsen
show starring Burke Ramsey.”
“I need this helmet because someone’s going to try to punch me in the face.”
“I could be wrong, but I’m pretty sure puppy brains are different than human brains.”
“My favorite memory is from right after we hooked up.”
Overheard any wild exchanges? Tweet us @timeoutchicago #wordonthestreet. 4
PHOTOGRAPH: JACLYN RIVAS
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