Theatre Legend Ron OJ Parson Directs “Stick Fly”
byOne of Chicago’s finest directors, theater legend Ron OJ Parson, is currently directing playwright Lydia R. Diamond’s play Stick Fly, which runs through March…
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On Q With the Folks Behind “Sophisticated Ladies”
byPorchlight Music Theatre’s production of Sophisticated Ladies will make your heart sing. The swing music of Duke Ellington makes great theater. One music critic…
WNBA Legend Cappie Pondexter Honored At Teen Summit
byA product of John Marshall High School on Chicago’s West Side, Cappie Pondexter has racked up a number of accolades including All-Star appearances, a…
Melissa L. Williams Is Tyler Perry’s New Muse!
byMelissa L. Williams is the newest Tyler Perry discovery, with dual roles in his #1 BET ranked new scripted series The Oval. On the…
Should A DJ Call The Bears’ Plays?
byThe Chicago Bears just finished an 8-8 season, which we would have cheered as a marked improvement from a 5-11 season two years ago…
Up and Coming Artist Richard McNeal
byChicago is known for its rich cultural environment with beautiful museums, art galleries and exhibits that can be found all over the city. It…
Kai El’ Zabar: eta’s Artful New Executive Director
byCincinnati, Ohio native Kai El’ Zabar attended Walnut Hills High School there along with her good friend, Chicago political veteran Delmarie Cobb. Kai, the…
Kayla Davion: From Ball State University to Broadway!
byIn junior high, Kayla Davion decided she wanted to be an R&B artist, but didn’t get passionate about it until she was heading to…
Pierre Clark On Black Star Project Life After Phil Jackson
byPierre Clark is the Editor of The Black Star Project Newsletter, a task he recently undertook after the passing of the organization’s iconic founder…
Terrance Wallace’s InZone Project For Youth
byTerrance Wallace is a native of Chicago and a community innovator. Out of obedience to God, he simply packed up and moved to New…
Actress Mara Hall Has “Ambitions”
byOver the past 10 years, actress Mara Hall has been both working consistently and flying under the radar. The Detroit native has worked on…
December 15 Deadline To Win $1,000 In ML King Oratory Contest
byIf you think you are an inspired performer who can breathe life into the speeches and spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., you…