In February 2016, the Art Institute of Chicago curated the “Van Gogh’s Bedrooms” exhibition, a combination of three of Vincent van Gogh’s bedroom paintings for the first time in North American history. The bedroom series is based on Van Gogh’s “Yellow House”
In Chicago’s not so distant past, one would travel outside of the city and be asked questions about Michael Jordan, Oprah, deep dish pizza, or Garrett’s popcorn. In more recent times, Chicago has become known more for a corrupt political
The CIAA Basketball Tournament represents the third largest NCAA basketball tournament in the nation, reaching over 200K fans yearly, with an economic impact that exceeded $55 million in 2015. The mass of fans that participate, as well as the emphasis on education
Bronner Brothers is known for its big hair battle featuring some of the top stylists from around the nation, but in recent years barbers have made waves at the mega hair convention. Andis, an industry leader in hair grooming accessories,
The 2016 CIAA tournament weekend has officially wrapped and fans traveled from the Charlottle Convention Center to the Time Warner Arena to hang out with the McDonald’s crew, participate in dance contests, and win prizes. McDonald’s and the Black McDonald’s
The 2016 CIAA Tournament weekend is officially underway and the energy in Charlotte, North Carolina, is building as thousands of visitors descend on the city for three days of basketball games, parties, fan activities and seminars. The Charlotte Convention Center is always a
This writer’s first introduction to Gordon Parks was actually a verse in hip-hop artist Common’s song “Dooinit” on his classic 2000 Like Water For Chocolate album, where he raps, “I’m focused like Gordon Parks, when it’s sorta dark.” It wasn’t until
Toyota celebrated the 2016 Chicago Auto Show Charity Preview with a swanky private after-party at The Peninsula Hotel on Feb. 12. Influencers, media, and special guests showed up dressed to the nines for the semi-formal affair. For an added touch
Far From Heaven harks back to an era of American traditionalism, where in the 1950s conservatism was at its peak and somewhat simple things like having a Black friend, or even a job if you were a woman, were considered taboo.
Sculptors Martin Puryear and Theaster Gates, generations apart in their respective crafts, came together before a sold-out audience at the Art Institute of Chicago to discuss their journey through the art world. Their conversational styles reflected their work — Puryear, a
This is the last week to catch Congo Square Theatre’s production of Pearl Cleage’s play, What I Learned in Paris. The play opens in 1973 Atlanta at the beginning of Mayor Maynard Jackson’s term and explores the timeless concepts of
The Marcus Graham Project, created by co-founders Lincoln Stephens, Larry Yarrell, Jamil Buie and Kenji Summers, graduated another successful class of future marketing execs at its Lemonade Stand event on Friday, Jan 22. Named after the popular Eddie Murphy character
A host of politicians, business executives, influencers and dignitaries descended upon the Hyatt Regency hotel for the 26th annual PUSH Excel Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Breakfast. The annual breakfast is an opportunity for PUSH Excel staff to share
The Chicago Sinfonietta hosted a stellar Martin Luther King Jr. tribute concert at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra On Monday, Jan. 18 Music director Mei-Ann Chen was brilliant as she conducted the Sinfonietta with her signature charismatic style. The show opened
The Chicago Sinfonietta, led by musical director Mei-Ann Chen, will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy in its annual tribute concert. The annual tradition, started by late Sinfonietta musical director Paul Freeman, will explore the very timely themes of
Pop art icon Andy Warhol has made his way to Chicago in the form a new permanent exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago called The New Contemporary. An entire room is dedicated to works of Warhol including Four Mona
