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Mother's Day Gift Ideas
It’s that time of the year again! You know, the time that you run all over the place trying to find your mother the perfect gift. The time when you try to repay her for all the years of love she has given. Well, if you’re tired of the traditional flowers, cards and candy, here are a few ideas to make this Mother’s Day one to remember.
Business Leader and Advocate Lamell McMorris Launches Youth Business Competition Encouraging Students to Launch Businesses
Review of "Think Like a Man:" Surprising in the Best Way!
Recently, I had the opportunity to witness the cultural phenomenon that is Think Like a Man, a book-to-movie adaptation of Steve Harvey’s best seller, Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man. In the book, Steve gives “rules” to women on how to get a man, secure a man, and keep a man.
GMO Continuing Coverage: Hundreds Gather in Chicago for Trayvon Martin and Other Victims of Violence
Chicagoans Rally for Justice in Trayvon Martin Case at Daley Center
Chicagoans gathered in protest over the killing of unarmed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin on Saturday afternoon at the Daley Center.
DreamGirls Chicago: Where Broadway Meets Bronzeville
It was Jennifer Hudson's riveting performance as Effie White in the musical turned movie DreamGirls back in 2006 that won her an Academy Award and truly launched her career after losing American Idol, which painted her as one of the most talented vocalists of our generation. John Ruffin's production of the musical, DreamGirls Chicago, is currently playing at Chicago’s Harold Washington Cultural Center.
The talents of 19-year-old China Stewart joined the company of the legacy of great performances by Jennifer Hudson and Jennifer Holiday. China stole the show on Friday's opening night with the spunk and tenacity that comes with a character like Effie, but truly blew everyone away with her voice. The audience held their breath as they waited to see if she could carry the infamous "And I'm Telling You" solo, one of the musical's signature and most difficult songs. The result was a theater full of people cheering on their feet as she hit every soaring note.
The entire cast left everyone on their feet with their high-energy dancing and outstanding voices. Like Hudson, Ta-Tynisa Wilson was also a contestant on American Idol and played the part of Lorrell Robinson. Singer Opal Staples Nesbitt played the role of Deena Jones, completing "The Dreams" trio.
Actors Mark Smith, Joshua Banks, KC Lee and Sean White played the roles of James "Thunder" Early, C.C., Curtis Taylor Jr. and Marty respectively. The tap company M.A.D.D. Rhythms also made a special appearance in the show, adding some diversity to the "Step into the Bad Side" and Act II opening numbers.
With the help of musical director Kendall Nesbitt, a full band and an incredible cast of young actors, dancers and singers. DreamGirls is phenomenal and a must-see show for all Chicago theater lovers. The musical will be playing every weekend through the month of March.
Tickets are available on www.ticketweb.com or at the HWCC box office at 888.506.7090. Visit www.johnruffin.com for more information.
Chicago: Shop Tax Free at the 900 North Michigan Shops This Weekend!
Celebrate Presidents’ Day this weekend as you shop tax free at Chicago’s 900 North Michigan Shops on Saturday, Sunday and on Monday.
The Third Annual "Rock The Red" Fashion Show
Presented by The Red Pump Project in honor of National Women & Girls' HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
