On Sunday, May 19th, the  2013 Kartemquin Spring Showcase will take place at the Gene Siskel Film Center and showcasing never-before-seen clips from four of their in-progress films, and soliciting audience feedback during a discussion with special guests (Alex Kotlowitz, Natalie Moore, Howard Reich and more) after each clip. This marks the film center’s second year hosting this event – last [...]

The Scoop: In the late 1960s, in the aftermath of the Watts Uprising and against the backdrop of the continuing Civil Rights Movement and the escalating Vietnam War, a group of promising African and African American students entered the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. This is now referred to as the L.A. Rebellion. [...]

CHEF JULIUS RUSSELL PRESENTS THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED SPRING POP-UP RESTAURANT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CONCHA Y TORO WINES Award-winning Private Chef & Culinary Ambassador to Chile Presents Dishes Inspired by the Spring Harvest and Coastal Wines from Chile WHAT: Nature’s Gift: The Bounty of Spring…The Pop-Up Returns WHEN: Saturday, May 18, 2013 – 6:30pm WHERE: Westminster HD,  11 N. Wells WHO: Chef Julius [...]

In just two days, one of the most look-forward to fashion events in Chicago will be going down at Room 43! Welcome to Bronzeville/Kenwood DCA. Tamika Price’s A-line Foundation presents Dangerous Curves Ahead Charity Fashion Show & Women’s Expo, in its fifth year of showcasing style and fighting homelessness. I absolutely adore Tamika Price! I’ve seen [...]