My heart has been heavy given the recent events in this country, and looking for street art is a healing distraction for me. I recently traveled to Pilsen, one of my favorite neighborhoods in Chicago. I can easily spend hours here wandering due to its rich culture and beautiful outdoor murals. I was interested in a particular mural and found a handful of others, so I felt content. This new masterpiece is at El Coyotes, 1451 W. 18th St. I had to make several attempts, as the sun and nonstop traffic made things tricky. The mural is brilliant with exceptional details and the photo doesn't do it justice. Artist Matr The next three murals were discovered along Damen Avenue between W. 18th and W. 23rd Streets. Artist Sentrock Artist Megan Kind Artists Sentrock , Birdcap  and Natasha Deluna This mural is located at 1916 W. Cermak Road. Artist Fosil Muralista I came upon this beauty at W. Cullerton and S. Wood Streets. Artist unknown Whether or not you consider yourself a "mural hunte...

Art by FAFI My 2019 trip to Las Vegas was the last time I traveled on a plane before COVID took over our lives. The reason I ended up in Vegas is that my parents have a timeshare with Bluegreen Vacations, and one of the properties is in Vegas. It was also my birthday weekend, so how could I resist the generous offer of a free room. I stayed at  Bluegreen Club 36 , which is a beautiful resort right off the Strip. My one-bedroom villa was spacious, with all the bells and whistles.  I had no desire to gamble. Okay, that's a tiny white lie. I did give a few coins to the slot machines at the airport. Does that count? But, the only time I entered a casino was to use the restroom. The street art, weather, and breweries were all I needed for an excellent getaway. Oh yeah, and hanging with Pennywise at Fremont Street Experience on my actual birthday. Welcomed with open arms I follow  Justkids  on Instagram, and their posts had me giddy before I landed. Justkids is the p...