Entertainment
Essence and Toyota’s Future 15 Event
Essence celebrated a new class of innovators, creators and risk takers at its Future 15 event.
90210: THE MUSICAL WILL PLAY CHICAGO’S BROADWAY PLAYHOUSE AT WATER TOWER PLACE
THE MUSICAL, BAYSIDE! THE MUSICAL and KATDASHIANS comes the “unauthorized parody” of the 90’s TV cult-classic, “Beverly Hills, 90210,” playing September 13 - 17, 2017.
Jazz Greats Honored as Navy Pier Celebrates its 101st Birthday with a Free Star-Studded Concert, Cultural Programming and More
Navy Pier’s Fifth Third Bank Centennial Celebration will be highlighted by Lakefront Swing, a centennial celebration of jazz greats Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie and Lena Horne at 7:30 p.m. at the Lake Stage. The free, live music concert will feature a lineup of world-class performers, including Chicago-natives Felicia Fields, the accomplished actress and vocalist known for her 2005 Broadway debut as Sofia in The Color Purple and E. Faye Butler, decorated theater actress and singer, alongside Grammy Award-nominated trumpeter Victor Garcia – all of whom will perform in tribute to the jazz legends who have inspired their own professional artistry. The entire production will be directed by international icon Fred Nelson III, Aretha Franklin’s music director and former opening act for Ray Charles.
PERFORMANCES ANNOUNCED FOR CHRP
Showcasing a wide range of performers and repertoire, Chicago Human Rhythm Project (CHRP) announces the programs for three of the performances during its 27th annual summer festival World.
ESSENTIAL TRAVEL HACKS FOR ON-THE-GO PARENTS
Save space in the suitcase. Pack a few essential clothing items that can easily be mixed and matched. For example, nights can get chilly, so take one cute sweater that works well with all your child’s outfits. The same idea applies to shoes. Opt for neutral colored shoes that match everything, instead of multiple pairs to coordinate with each outfit.
BILL DUKE, PRESENTS WORLD PREMIERE SCREENING OF NEW FILM, “CREATED EQUAL”
Created Equal tells the story of Alejandra “Allie” Batista (Edy Ganem), a nun who is desperate to become a priest in the Catholic Church. She turns to Thomas Reilly (Aaron Tveit), a successful lawyer who files suit against the Archdiocese of New Orleans for sex discrimination without justifiable cause.
STADIUM TRANSFORMED INTO LARGER-THAN-LIFE PLAYGROUND
“Topgolf Crush puts an exciting twist on the Topgolf experience, and we’re looking for ward to bringing the party to Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City,” said Topgolf Chief Marketing Officer Brian Radics.
SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE: LESLIE JONES TO HOST 2017 “BET AWARDS”
This year’s broadcast marks 17 years of unexpected performances, trailblazing moments, super dope talent, and entertainment’s most provocative players. The iconic show continues to be a cultural rule breaker steeped in reinvention with some of the most memorable moments in Award show history.
HSE PROGRAM HELPS ADULT LEARNERS AT SSC
The HSE program helps students develop the skills required to pass the High School Equivalency Exams while the curriculum includes courses in language arts, writing, reading, social studies, science, mathematics, and the U.S. and Illinois Constitutions.
Mark your calendars for the 39th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival
The festival will be hosted by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), and is set to display four stages of live performances by Chicago’s vast jazz talent.
NICOLE HENRY CONTINUES TO DAZZLE JAZZ LOVERS
“I really respect his musicality and its unreal,” she said. “The breath of his worth is massive. He is so intelligent and I love how he was so influential in starting Martin Luther King Jr’s. birthday celebration and recognition. I have a deep place in my hurt for people that take on the responsibility to do something for the world and I think he is a great example of that.”
Sean Combs Promotes Long-Time Associate Dia Simms
“Working my way up through the ranks at this company over the past 12 years, I could have never imagined the amount of support, trust and confidence that Sean and everyone on the team have shown,” says Simms. “Being a woman, and the first person to assume this role within the company, I am incredibly honored to be able to carry on the ‘Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop’ torch.”
iONE Digital Launches The Provocative ‘CASSIUS’ Urban Millennial Lifestyle Platform And Calls Out Culture Vultures
editorial dream team charged with injecting media with critical commentary about the global impact of Black culture.
AWARD SHOW CELEBRATES AFRICAN AMERICAN ACHIEVEMENTS IN LITERATURE
The ninth annual AAMBC Literary Awards will be held in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, June 10, 2017. The featured highlight is the Maya Angelou Lifetime achievement award being presented to acclaimed poet Nikki Giovanni. AAMBC creator Tamika Newhouse says it is a dream to honor Giovanni and to bring her to the show’s home of Atlanta, GA. “Honoring Nikki Giovanni is a dream come true for me. It’s great to honor legends while we have them here with us. This means a lot to AAMBC and to the African American literary community,” Newhouse says.
