Education Fundraiser ALERT: Ashra Kwesi is coming to Chicago – January 28 2012
Mark your calendars! Master Teacher Ashra Kwesi is coming to Chicago! “Unlocking the African Genius: The African Origin of Civilization from the Books to the Stone” Saturday, January 28, 2012 from 4-7 pm Freedom Home Academy International 11331 S. Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL Fundraiser Tickets: $20 For tickets, please contact 773-634-0616
Retro Vinyl: The New Birth
Since a lot of modern music is so depressingly void of flavor, I’m on this retro hunt. I’m discovering all this groovy music that our parents dug. I’m finding that the Boomers were indeed stoned and highly creative… some of the album covers are true pieces of art. So yeah… crate digging for inspirational vinyl … Read more
The Indie Grinder: DeStorm – Finally Free featuring Talib Kweli
Sometimes there are these bright shining reminders of what Hip Hop is… how unifying it is. This made my day… I wanted to share with you.
The Indie Grinder: Yaw and Khari Lemuel aka The Ones
Chitown true music lovers have known these two for years. Do you remember the first time you heard Khari belt out those notes on “Where Will You Be?”. Will you ever forget the way Yaw can still a room with his beautiful and emotional crooning? Nah…me either. Just sharing the love – and sending love … Read more
#Chicago The Love Riot – with Peter Hadar 11/5 with Sulaiman and more…
I’ve been a fan of Peter Hadar since the first album, Memories of the Heart blew me away in 2006. In the independent, alternative world of good music, he rocks with the best and holds his own. A good dude with a good heart, who is also partially responsible for my crew’s addiction to bad … Read more
#Chicago The Indie Grinder – Room 11 Album Release 11.11.11
Your favorite funk/rock band Room 11 is amping up for the 11/11/11 show – and debut of the anticipated album that marries the funk/rock to the soul/hip hop. Nose to the grind, cranking out good ol’ great music is what Room 11 is all about, and I am super proud to be a part of … Read more
The Reel Critic Interviews – Anthony Mackie at Chicago Intl Film Fest
Our favorite film reviewer, Reggie Ponder – The Reel Critic is back from covering the Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) and I hear he had a blast checking out some of the awesome films featured this year. He also had a couple moments with acclaimed actor, Anthony Mackie, who was being honored by the CIFF … Read more
Wendell B. Harris, Jr – Candid Skype interview at Cinema 41 Festival
I’ve worked with Wendell B. Harris, Jr since late 2008 – and his story and the story of the critically acclaimed CHAMELEON STREET are points of wisdom for any independent filmmaker or any person who is seeking to forge into the mainstream with an independent lens. Recently, his film was screened at the Cinema 41 … Read more
#LA BoogieWear and more at Fall 2011 Fashion Show – 10/23 at Runway Boutique
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#Chicago: Congo Square Theatre lands NEW home at Stage 773 in Chicago’s theater-rich Southport Corridor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: (Press Inquiries) FoxBrownFox PR foxbfoxpr@gmail.com TaRon Patton (Theatre Inquiries) Congo Square Theatre (773) 296-1108 or tpatton@congosquaretheatre.org Acclaimed Theater Company Celebrates a New Space and Leadership Team for Season 2011/2012 Chicago – October 2011 Congo Square Theatre Company is pleased to announce their new home for the 2011/2012 … Read more
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