Cirque’s Luzia Makes A Spectacle Of Itself
Luzia, a Cirque du Soleil production When: Through September 3, 2017 Where: United Center at Damen & Adams Streets, Lot K Running Time: 2…
Who’s The Blonde?
Atomic Blonde Starring: Charlize Theron, James McAvoy, John Goodman, Eddie Marsan, Toby Jones, Sofia Boutella Running Time: 1:55 Rating: R (**1/2) From the get,…
Girls, Trippin!
Girls Trip Starring: Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith, Tiffany Haddish, Larenz Tate, Mike Colter, Kate Walsh Director: Malcolm Lee Producer: Will Packer…
Dr. Lena McLin Headlines Free Gospel Concert This Weekend
Chicago gospel music icon Dr. Lena McLin, who turns the tender young age of 89 in September, will perform a free concert this Saturday,…
N’TV: Smithsonian’s “America In Color” Transforms Black-And-White Civil Rights Struggles
Here’s comes an ambitious new Smithsonian Channel series offering a stunning, fresh look at American history. Incorporating a wealth of rare footage and stills,…
Movie Review: It’s A Wrap For The Mummy
The Mummy Starring: Tom Cruise, Russell Crowe, Sofia Boutella, Annabelle Wallis, Courtney Vance, Jake Johnson Running Time: 1 hour, 50 minutes Rating: PG-13 (*)…
Token: A Black Woman Tells Her Truth
Token is a thought-provoking, one-woman comedy show by humorist-actress Kaye Winks playing its last performance this Friday, June 9 at Second City’s Judy’s Beat…
Questions About Identity
Objects In The Mirror At: The Goodman Theatre through June 4 Playwright: Charles Smith Director: Chuck Smith (no relation) Starring: Daniel Kyri as Shedrick…
From The Farm To Big City Success: Howard Medley Turns 90
A prominent Chicago businessman and political operative who has been one of the Black community’s biggest givers through the years has turned 90 years…
SPAA: Black Theater In The South Suburbs
Showbiz produces some interesting people. Mike Wilkins is certainly one of them. “Dr. Mike,” or “Pastor Mike” as he’s called – Wilkins has two…
Norman’s Bistro: A Place To Call Our Own
Folks say there aren’t many nice sit-down restaurants on the South Side of Chicago outside of Hyde Park, specifically in Black neighborhoods, specifically that…
Die Another Day: New Life For Illinois Service Federal
Somewhere, Louise Quarles Lawson is beaming. Last year, the Illinois Service Federal Savings & Loan Association (ISF) that Ms. Lawson turned into an integral…