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The Role of Art and Music Therapies in Substance Abuse Treatment
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The Role of Art and Music Therapies in Substance Abuse Treatment

From: Maria Cannon (maria@hobbyjr.org) For many people, recovering from a drug or alcohol addiction isn’t only about kicking a bad habit. Often, mental and emotional health issues exist alongside an addiction. Those issues may have been present before the onset of substance use or may have arisen during active addiction. Either way, addressing mental health...

Inspiro Fest Feature: Cat Clemons III
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Inspiro Fest Feature: Cat Clemons III

In anticipation of Inspiro Fest 2015 — the third annual communal arts festival featuring live theatre and music performances, local vendors, healers, workshops and more — B*TRU ARTS spoke with some of the featured performing guests. Here, local musician Cat Clemons III, 23, speaks on his career, his musical influences and his Chicago childhood. B*TRU ARTS: Where are you...