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Black:Unplugged-Revitalizing the Community through Arts in Education

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On Friday December 16, Monica Haslip-Founder and Executive Director of Little Black Pearl(LBP)-launched a quarterly series featuring live poetry, arts and music entitled-Black:Unplugged.  The inaugural event was headlined by human rights activist-Dr. Angela Davis, Grammy Award winning artist Dianne Reeves, legendary songstress Nona Hendryx and musical director Terri Lyne Carrington. A very impressive list of... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
December 19, 2011 at 10:26 am
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Miguel Performs at The Shrine-A Rising Icon Both Scandalous and Romantic

Miguel Performs at The Shrine-A Rising Icon Both Scandalous and Romantic
On location at the Shrine for Grey Goose Entertainment Presents “Rising Icons” tour-I had the chance to speak with the headlining act-Grey Goose Rising Icon simply known as Miguel.  Headlining a soulful and scandalous evening at the Shrine-although he goes by just one name-his music portends an artist set to rise as high as he... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
December 10, 2011 at 1:28 pm
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Lindi Ortega brings her Little Red Boots to Schubas Tavern

Lindi Ortega brings her Little Red Boots to Schubas Tavern
Toronto-based singer-songwriter Lindi Ortega continues to receive praise for her debut full-length, Little Red Boots, available now on Last Gang Records.   She is town next Monday to perform at Schubas Tavern.  Check out her latest single below.  If you like what you see-be sure to check out her show-it will be a good one... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
December 9, 2011 at 2:14 pm
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Red Carpet Concierge: 2nd Annual Holiday Party Honoring Photographers-So Much Fun!!

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It was good to be recognized as a photographer for the 2nd Annual Red Carpet Conceirge Holiday Party at Tocco.  Beautiful People, stimulating conversations and drinks a flowing…what else could we ask for…focus and click!
By Eric Smith,
November 29, 2011 at 5:57 pm
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Beats Antique: A Cross Cultural Music Extravaganza.

Beats Antique: A Cross Cultural Music Extravaganza.
Beat Antique was in Chicago this weekend performing at the Aragon with Umpree’s McGee.  Playing to a packed house this band pulled together a most enjoyable performance for the audience in attendance.  I had heard the group’s music before-mainly through YouTube-and really couldn’t put a finger on their sound.  Beats Antique is a must see... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
November 28, 2011 at 9:59 am
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Simple Plan: Get Your Heart On-Rocks The Vic!

Simple Plan: Get Your Heart On-Rocks The Vic!
Simple Plan played The Vic last night and it was an amazing show.  When you see a group perform they way they did-you appreciate the music and commerce.  The group has been together for over a decade and continues to crank out songs to it’s adoring fans-this sight to be seen in the frenzied audience... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
November 22, 2011 at 3:50 pm
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Ogi Merzier: Presents her Multi-Color Collection 2012…Fabulous!

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On display at the Rumble Arts Center in Humbolt Park-Ogi Merzier picked up from where she left off last year-making her own conceptual, unique and modern fashion statement that is signature Ogi. Pulling together sophisticated fashion ensembles with well thought out patterns and colorful fabrics-she continues to engage Chicago’s fashion industry with a style that... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
November 21, 2011 at 9:28 am
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Rosina Mae: 3rd Annual Fashion Show at Display Chicago

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Rosina Mae Turner shows her consistency and artistic progression in each and every fashion show.  And last nite’s presentation at Display Chicago was true to form.  Putting it down on her birthday-we all had reason to celebrate.  A night of great fashion and fun. Bravo Rosina…Bravo!   (Eyewear presented on behalf of Labrabbit Optics.)... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
November 19, 2011 at 5:18 pm
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Every move is crucial with BoB and his new album Strange Clouds will be Epic.

Every move is crucial with BoB and his new album Strange Clouds will be Epic.
B.o.B. was in town the other night at theMID on a promotional tour for his upcoming new album “Strange Clouds”.  An Atlanta product-B.o.B.-otherwise known as Bobby Ray Simmons-is one of today’s new generation hip hop artist-and a refreshing personality on the scene.  He’s likable.  His lyrics are intellectual and engaging.  He’s got his own sound. ... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
November 14, 2011 at 9:58 am
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Theophulis London Stands Alone…a Hip Hop Talent Unlike Today's Radio Replicas.

Theophulis London Stands Alone…a Hip Hop Talent Unlike Today's Radio Replicas.
If you’re like many, when listening to today’s pop music on the radio-in particular hip hop-you have to wonder what has happened to the genre.  Except for a few notable mentions a la Kanye West, Jay-Z and L’il Wayne-every other hip hop artists sounds like they want to be those honorables-rapping through the likes of... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
October 24, 2011 at 9:48 am
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