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O Superman, O Superwoman
With trance-inducing “ah-ah-ahs” and cushy layers of synth, Laurie Anderson’s “O Superman” aurally transports its listener to a dreamy-digital state that might feel something like sleeping in a robotic womb. Turns out - this is a rather pleasant place to be. Upon its release in 1981, Laurie Anderson’s techno-filial anthem hit number two on British pop charts. Laurie Anderson was rocketed to international fame, where she has stayed ever since, constantly experimenting with our... Continue Reading >>
Posted Monday, August 22 by Michelle Bentsman, Development Intern
Outstanding Performance from A-Z
It’s the equivalent of spinning a globe, and with a blindfold on, letting your pointer finger glide along the globe until it can spin no further, then removing the blindfold, and booking a vacation to wherever your finger has just landed- completely surprising, definitely wild, and infinitely entertaining. I was exposed to The Encyclopedia Show by a friend; because, well, that’s what friends do, they bring you to incredible shows that change your perspective on performance art, from... Continue Reading >>
Posted Friday, August 12 by Eric Ruelle
@Chi_Humanities for the Millennial Generation
Honestly, what are you doing right now? Really? You have a Facebook, Gmail, and Twitter tab open in Google Chrome on your MacBook, and you’ve stumbled upon this blog through a series of links—which links they were, you can only remember vaguely—but, that’s not important. Either way, what is important is that, as college students, we recognize that technology plays a massive role in our lives. I mean, c’mon, when was the last time you cranked out a handwritten letter and sent it via... Continue Reading >>
Posted Friday, June 24 by Eric Ruelle, Programming & Production Intern
Egypt’s Technological Revolution
Coincidentally, as we announced “Technology” as CHF’s 2011 theme for our fall festival, news of a revolution caused by technology exploded as tensions in Egypt rose concerning its now former president, Hosni Mubarak.  Over the past couple of years, the buzz about social media and its ability to revolutionize a society has gained much attention and has fostered debate.  There is no doubt that social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook promote the idea of mass and immediate... Continue Reading >>
Posted Monday, March 07 by Rachel Levin, CHF Education Intern

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