Archive for April 2015

C2E2 (Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo) comes to Chicago

C2E2 (Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo) comes to Chicago
C2E2 (Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo) was in town this past weekend. We attended on Saturday and enjoyed the various Cosplayers that graced the show floor. Walking around the vendors, artist alley and autograph/photo area we are able to capture photos of some of the attendees. It is difficult to put into words what the... Read more »
By Matthew Medlen,
April 30, 2015 at 1:30 pm
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Matt Maher performance in Naperville

Matt Maher performance in Naperville
CCM artist, Matt Maher performed Friday evening at Community Christian Church Naperville Yellow Box campus. Openers for this evening events included Vertical Church band and I Am They. Vertical Church Band is a collection of people who play every week in places all over Chicagoland as part of Harvest Bible Chapel. I Am They, hailing... Read more »
By Matthew Medlen,
April 30, 2015 at 10:45 am
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Tennessee Sampler stops in Chicago

Tennessee Sampler stops in Chicago
Last Thursday evening the Tennessee Department of Tourists Development invited us to come enjoy an evening of Made in Tennessee Sampler. The evening began with visits to several dozen booths that represented the various regions of Tennessee and what they have to offer. Such place as Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Memphis and all points in between.... Read more »
By Matthew Medlen,
April 20, 2015 at 11:00 am
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Andrew Salgado will host all-ages CD Release Party on May 15

Andrew Salgado will host all-ages CD Release Party on May 15
For the last seven years, Andrew Salgado has been looking forward to seeing an album with his name on it. That dream will come true for the country artist on 5-15-15 when he will host a CD Release Party at Chuck’s Cafe in his hometown of Darien. Everyone is welcome! “Come to my party and... Read more »
By Kris Pasquini,
April 17, 2015 at 12:00 pm
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The Afters & Hawk Nelson rock Roselle church

The Afters & Hawk Nelson rock Roselle church
Saturday, April 11th, we attended the Hawk Nelson & The Afters concert at Trinity Lutheran Church in Roselle. When we arrived and took in the view in the sanctuary with its stained glass windows, it was hard to believe that shortly this place will be rocking with The After and Hawk Nelson. A select group... Read more »
By Matthew Medlen,
April 15, 2015 at 11:30 am
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The Charlie Daniels Band Went Down to St Charlies

The Charlie Daniels Band Went Down to St Charlies
Friday, April 10, 2015 we were at the Arcada Theatre to review country and rock legends The Charlie Daniels Band. The Arcada Theatre built in 1926 as a silent movie theater and vaudeville venue. It has seen many legends grace its stage or play its original pipe organ. Located in St. Charles along the Fox... Read more »
By Matthew Medlen,
April 14, 2015 at 10:30 am
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From Upshot to REO Speedwagon - Genesee Theatre was rocking

From Upshot to REO Speedwagon - Genesee Theatre was rocking
Thursday night, April 2nd, we were back at the historic Genesee Theatre in Waukegan. This time we covered rock-n-roll legends, REO Speedwagon. We had backstage access, and the chance to reconnect with our friends from the band Upshot. Upshot was the opening band and the lead singer, Sara Sider-Hall is REO’s bass player Bruce Hall’s... Read more »
By Matthew Medlen,
April 7, 2015 at 10:00 am
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Beautiful Blessing Tour stop in Oswego

Beautiful Blessing Tour stop in Oswego
Last Saturday evening at Harvest New Beginnings in Oswego. Big Daddy Weave, joined by Citizen Way, Jason Gray and Lauren Daigle performed as part of the Beautiful Blessings Tour. During the pre-show Q/A session performers fielded questions form the fans. Lead singer Mike Weaver explained how they came up with the name, Big Daddy Weave.... Read more »
By Matthew Medlen,
April 3, 2015 at 11:00 am
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Award winning Children Author Nancy Gee reads at Ronald McDonald House

Award winning Children Author Nancy Gee reads at Ronald McDonald House
The award winning children author of “The Secret Drawer” Nancy Gee, read to the parents and children at the Ronald McDonald House in Chicago Monday night. It was a privelige to go with Nancy and her team. They were hoping for about 10 people and they were happy to see at least that many in... Read more »
By Matthew Medlen,
April 1, 2015 at 6:30 pm
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An Evening with C.S. Lewis

An Evening with C.S. Lewis
Have you ever wished you could have tea with one of literature’s greats? Just sit and listen to stories of their life and how they came to write their great works? Well, we had a chance last Friday night to listen to British born actor David Payne. He slipped into character and took us on... Read more »
By Matthew Medlen,
April 1, 2015 at 11:00 am
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