Greetings from Hollywood Vogt-Roberts went from directing indie flicks to helming massive blockbuster Kong: Skull Island. Director Jordan Vogt-Roberts ’06 takes us on a tour of his favorite LA hotspots
Speaking English: The Amazing Artiste of WWE Illustrations by Dani Knight Sometimes life is a stage. Sometimes it’s a WWE wrestling ring. Sporting a waxed moustache and an overcoat thrown over wrestling tights, Aiden
Achieving Balance Chen-Martinez rehearses The Remains, a performance for Chicago studio dropshift dance. Creative Arts Therapies alumnae use the body-mind connection to teach and heal. “You k
Practical Magic Egan in her Logan Square studio. From the pottery wheel to the dinner table, Jessica Egan’s ’12 ceramics fuse beauty and function. IN CHICAGO’S LOGAN SQUARE neighborhood, Jessic
A New Narrative: Artists Exploring Blackness Three Columbia College Chicago alumni discuss how they explore contemporary black life through their visual art. There is no one true definition of blackness in America today. As
Shea Coulee, Slay Queen After studying costume design at Columbia, Coulee began performing in gay clubs across Chicago, honing the skills that would land her on Drag Race. Chicago drag queen Shea Coul
Eduardo Vilaro, Dance Director Vilaro serves as the artistic director and CEO of New York City’s Latino-led Ballet Hispanico. Ballet Hispanico Artistic Director Eduardo Vilaro MA ’99 combines Latino traditio
Questions for President Kwang-Wu Kim DEMO: You’ve identified Columbia College Chicago’s alumni giving rate as a priority for the school. Can you share your thoughts on why alumni should support their alma mater? P
Luis de la Parra, Marketing Maverick With more than two decades at Univision under his belt, de la Parra now works in their New York City office. Luis de la Parra ’95 connects big brands to massive audiences at Un
Alumni Shorts Quick glances at alumni projects, victories, updates and even some expert advice. Windy City Food Tour As a food writer for the Chicago Tribune, Joseph Hernandez ’09 knows the ci
