Events
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“Media, National News and Celebrities Are Coming To Chicago’s DNC 2024”: How Local Businesses Can Gain New Customers From Chicago’s Big Event
The city of Chicago will once again host the Democratic National Convention to be held at the United Center on August 19th through the 22nd. It was 1996, 28 years ago since the last…
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Chicago Loves “Sugar Hill: The Ellington/Strayhorn Nutcracker”, Premiering A New Musical Experience of Jazz and Ballet
The perfect blend of jazz, ballet and contemporary dance, The Ellington/Strayhorn Nutcracker, a holiday dream told in dance, from Tony Award®- winning producers David Garfinkle and Dr. Ron Simons, made its world-premiere in…
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“The Music Is Outstanding!”: Black Ensemble Theater’s ‘A Taste Of Soul’ Is ‘A Must See’ Event
One of Black Ensemble Theater’s best play to date, A Taste Of Soul rocked the weekend’s audience with a mesmerizing selection of some of the best R&B soul songs from the past 30…
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Toni Shelton’s ‘House Music Party’- a Big Hit in Chicago! New Film Documentary Coming Soon
Toni Shelton is one of the first female ‘house music’ party promoters who, for the past 40 years, helped popularize the high-tempo, techno-funk music that originated in Chicago in the early ‘80s. For…
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Emmy Award Winning Chicago TV Producer Changes Career to Write Hollywood Movies
Emmy Award Winning Chicago TV Producer, Sylvia L. Jones, Changes Career to Write Hollywood Movies.
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‘I Love It!’: Pro Skateboarder Designs Signature Skateboard For Mom as Thank You Gift
“It was an absolute surprise! This is crazy, I love it!,“ exclaims Toni Shelton, who says its hard to restrain her excitement of seeing her youngest son thrive in a sport he loves.…
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‘Our Purpose and Goal Was Accomplished’ – CLINK Creators Celebrate Their First ‘Sold Out’ Wine and Spirits Festival’
It was a beautiful afternoon in Elmhurst, Illinois just 19 minutes from Chicago’s skyline, where local weather forecasters promised warm sunshine during the day and possible thunderstorms in the evening. But for Chrishon…
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Chicago’s CLINK Wine and Spirits Festival Celebrates Black Minority Winemakers and Entrepreneurs
Of all the exciting festivals scheduled this summer, Chicago can add another stellar event to its calendar. Its the first annual CLINK Wine and Spirits Festival and its quickly becoming one of the…
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OMG! The 7th Annual Black Music Honors Live Taping Was Amazing! Broadcast Date June 25th on Bounce TV
The 7th Annual Black Music Honors celebration of music legends Mary Mary, Keri Hilson, Tevin Campbell, Dru Hill, Karyn White and The Whispers was taped live at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Theater in…
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Hollywood Actor and Chicago Native Charles Parnell Hosts Screening Party for His Latest Movie -Top Gun: Maverick
The ShowPlace ICON theater on Roosevelt Blvd in Chicago’s downtown was bustling a little bit differently on Tuesday June 7th. Friends of Charles Parnell, the Hyde Park native now a major actor in…
