The Filmmaker’s Filmmaker: Antoine Fuqua   With films such as Training Day, Shooter, King Arthur and Brooklyn’s Finest, Antoine Fuqua is definitely one of Hollywood’s A-List movie directors. The Pittsburgh native has carved out his niche as one of the last of the real men’s tough, masculine film directors who brings a commitment and intensity [...]

By Nick Harkin  In the eyes of most ballet fans, American Ballet Theatre stands alone. The company, which will perform the classic Giselle at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University March 22-25, has a singular reputation for excellence, a legendary history, sumptuous production values, and a sheer grandeur that makes its appearance in any city [...]

  By James G. Muhammad Some may call the Salvation Army’s Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center an oasis in the desert. Others may call it a safe haven. Sudie Davis calls it a game changer for children and families in the area. “Kids in this area need this,” says Davis, operations director of [...]

Boney James and Norman Brown co-headlined a great show at the Cubby Bear Lounge on Friday, July 22, 1994 for an admission price of $15. On Friday, March 23, Boney and George Benson will co-host what should be an equally great show at the Chicago Theater…and at a rather steeper ticket price! But it’s worth [...]