Archive for November 2014
Jake Shimabukuro - Sold out performance in Skokie
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie was the scene of the sold-out performance by Jake Shimabukuro. Yes an unheard of sold-out performance on a Tuesday night, but it happened that is the kind of following this young performer has. Here is an excerpt from the press release. Jake Shimabukuro has quickly become... Read more »
For King & Country perform to sold out audience in Hoffman Estates
Top-selling, award-winning For King & Country performed to a sold-out capacity audience of 2,900 at Life Changers Church in Hoffman Estates. They have performed 13 sold-out concerts, during their current tour. Managmeent say that tickets for upcoming events continue to sell at an unprecedented pace. The Australian brothers Joel and Luke, make up For King... Read more »
...And Beyond perform second concert in Elmhurst
…And Beyond performs their second breakaway show and they rocked the venue at Fitz’s Spare Keys in Elmhurst Friday night. What do you get when you join a group of performers with a passion for music and great talent, you have …And Beyond. There show was better than one would expect, they interacted with fans,... Read more »
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Laugh 4 Life fundraiser event for Pregnancy Center
Friday night, we covered the South Side Pregnancy Centers Laugh 4 Life fundraising event hosted by Moraine Valley Church. “Southside Pregnancy Center offers help and hope to those affected by unplanned pregnancy and promotes sexual purity in an effort to preserve life.” Quote from their Facebook page. The event featured a silent auction, the comedy... Read more »
Sami Grisafe & Eric Himan perform at Martyrs' in Chicago
Thursday night we were at Martyrs’ on North Lincoln Ave in Chicago to cover the Sami Grisafe and Eric Himan performance. Award-winning and talented singer-songwriter, Sami Grisafe performed her folk rock music. She was joined by Eric Himan who is well known for his acoustic performance and soulful rock. Sami introduced two new singles she... Read more »
Sorry for the delay
Hello folks, I am sorry for the delay in posting my reviews from the last couple of events we have attended. I have had a very full few days, there is the birth of my first grandson (second grandkid on Thursday) and my birthday today has thrown off my schedule by a few days. I... Read more »
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Handicap This! performance at North Shore Center in Skokie
The duo of Chicagoans, Mike Berkson and Tim Wambach performed their routine known as Handicap This! It was a dramatic performance with music, humor, and honesty about disability. They used these elements of their theater piece/comedy routine to impart insight into living with disabilities. They use this platform to demonstrate the value of inclusion and... Read more »
Keith Dean, Drag-U-La creator visits Volo Auto Museum
During the recent visit to the Volo Auto Museum in Volo, IL, we were there to help Celebrate 50 years of The Munsters and got to meet Hall Of Fame Car Customizer Keith Dean, builder of the Barris Customs Munster Koach & Drag-U-La. Keith gave fabrication demonstrations, and parade led by Keith in Drag-U-La around the complex of... Read more »
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