In "Immediate Family," playwright Paul Oakley Stovall depicts a typical black family forced to confront their not always so comfortable truths of sexuality, infidelity, and fertility that tests their value system with constructs in religion, tradition, heritage and Afrocentrism. Painful truths come to light as the Bryant siblings and family acquaintances gather the day before … [Read more...] about Review: ‘Immediate Family’ at Goodman Theater in Chicago through August 5
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Interview with Manika: ‘The Middle of Hollywood EP’ and touring with One Direction
As promised, I checked back in with pop singer Manika when she toured through Chicago with One Direction and Olly Murs. The "Manikans" (fans of Manika) continue to grow with the release of her first EP entitled "The Middle of Hollywood of EP" on Wamaframa Records/CCA Entertainment on May 22, 2012. Just last night, for example, Milwaukee fans voted overwhelmingly on 97.3 Radio … [Read more...] about Interview with Manika: ‘The Middle of Hollywood EP’ and touring with One Direction
June 2, 2012: One Direction, Olly Murs and Manika perform in Chicago (photos)
In my next life, I want to come back as a teen heartthrob in a boy band! Take UK pop band One Direction who is now what The Beatles, The Jackson 5, and New Kids on the Block were in years past, for instance. It was an experience, to say the least, to watch tens of thousands of teen girls (and a few boys) screaming at the top of their lungs - faces painted, t-shirts … [Read more...] about June 2, 2012: One Direction, Olly Murs and Manika perform in Chicago (photos)
Saul Williams concert at the Bottom Lounge in Chicago: review, set list, photos
Saul Williams (website, Facebook fan page, Twitter, YouTube) fans flocked to Chicago's Bottom Lounge on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 during his "Volcanic Sunlight North America Tour" stop. The beauty of his show is that there's not a barrage of opening acts followed by a 30-45 minute set by the headliner. Butt crack obsessed, DJ/Producer/Vocalist CX KiDTRONiK of Stones Throw … [Read more...] about Saul Williams concert at the Bottom Lounge in Chicago: review, set list, photos
Concert Review: Glee Live! Tour 2011 in Chicago
Raise your hand if you've been to the Glee Live! 2011 concert tour. I went to one of the Chicago shows last week and had a blast! Walking into the arena was a total Glee brand merchandising experience, and every line was super long. I sent the hubby in the line to wait for a Glee photo at one of the Samsung booths while I went over to play a slushy game where I used an … [Read more...] about Concert Review: Glee Live! Tour 2011 in Chicago