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Artist And Musician Uses Talent To Heal
In 1963, Sura Dupart decided to be a musician and an artist. Since then, he has been creating art and making music. Dupart’s parents were artistic. His father was a carpenter who made toys for Dupart and his siblings, his mother played the piano.
‘Mamma Mia!’ Actress Revels In 25th Anniversary Of Musical
Jalynn Steele’s theater bug started with her singing in the church choir, performing in Vacation Bible School skits and Easter plays. During high school, she performed in shows and participated in theater competitions. She decided to major in musical theatre in college. Her first professional gig was performing in “Ain’t Misbehavin’” at the Great Caruso Theatre in Houston, while she was still in college.
re-OrientationS Showcases The Work Of Interdisciplinary Artists
An initiative that looks at performance, research and technology is set to host an event, which connects the three elements, along with storytelling. SLIPPAGE will host re-OrientationS at 7 p.m. from Thursday through Saturday, May 16th through 18th, at Links Hall, 3111 N. Western Ave.
Surge Institute Empowers Leaders Of Color In Education
A ten year old nonprofit organization is educating and developing educational leaders of color, with the goal of those leaders transforming communities, students and their families. Surge Institute was founded by Carmita Semaan who was inspired to see what it could look like if there were more leaders of color in nonprofit and educational spaces. At the core of Surge’s mission, it supports people who will affect positive change in the world.
HARD ROCK CASINO NORTHERN INDIANA DONATES $500K TO LAKE RIDGE NEW TECH SCHOOLS
On Thursday, May 2, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana donated $500,000 to Lake Ridge New Tech Schools for the renovation of Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School gymnasium and other high-need projects. Replacement of worn and outdated wooden bleachers, the resurfacing of the gymnasium floor, the replacement of the audio system, acoustic wall padding and scoreboard panels along with interior painting of walls to match district colors and image.
RICH TOWNSHIP & THE VILLAGE OF MATTESON SET TO HOST THE WORLD’S LARGEST BABY SHOWER FOR HUNDREDS OF NEW EXPECTING MOTHERS
Matteson Mayor Sheila Chalmers-Currin and Rich Township Supervisor Calvin Jordan have teamed up to host the 1st Annual World’s Largest Baby Shower in the Southland this weekend.
Sprite Reimagines the Legendary Obey Your Thirst Campaign with Modern Icons Anthony Edwards and Sha'Carri Richardson
Sprite is reintroducing its iconic Obey Your Thirst campaign to the next generation of drinkers, with inspired new TV spots featuring two of today's hottest athletes and exciting activations across limited time packaging, digital experiences and sports partnerships.
Pink Noire Beauty Supply & Cosmetics Celebrates Second Anniversary with Release of New Braid and Loc Gel
Pink Noire Beauty Supply & Cosmetics, owned and led by Chasity Monroe, proudly commemorated its second anniversary on Saturday April 20th, with a daylong beauty celebration and the public release of its new braid and loc gel.
Prosperity Now Announces the RISE Challenge to Inspire Innovation and Economic Empowerment
Prosperity Now is proud to announce its Rise Challenge, the next phase of the Entrepreneur Accelerator initiative, a collaboration between Prosperity Now, Avanade and Accenture. The challenge is a national team competition which asks contestants to rethink solutions to address problems underrepresented entrepreneurs face when it comes to economic access and opportunities.
Oakwood University Crowned the 35th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge National Champion
Following a commanding final game series, Oakwood University secured top honors and a $100,000 institutional grant from Honda at the 35th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC), America's premier academic competition for students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Hosted on the American Honda corporate campus in Torrance, Calif., more than 200 HBCU students and their coaches participated in this year's HCASC National Championship Tournament. Beyond the competition, the HCASC program included student networking opportunities and activities with HBCU presidents and representatives. Honda provided more than $500,000 in institutional grants to the participating HBCUs.
Mayfestiversary Returns Memorial Day Weekend 2024
Join Begyle Brewing and Dovetail Brewery as they host their 8th annual spring celebration, heralding the return of Chicago's finest season and commemorating the 9th anniversary of Dovetail Brewery. The event will take place on Memorial Day Weekend from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 25 and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, May 26. The community is invited to 1800 W Cuyler Ave. to indulge in beer, food, music and camaraderie.
Jiménez Opens Up Resources for Organizations Combating Homelessness
State Rep. Lilian Jimenez, D-Chicago, passed a measure on Wednesday to open up state funds for homelessness advocacy organizations to handle case loads.
Governor Pritzker Celebrates Innovafeed Production Facility and Headquarters Opening in Decatur
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) joined ADM, Innovafeed, and local elected officials to celebrate the historic opening of Innovafeed’s North American Insect Innovation Center (NAIIC) in Decatur. The new facility will help bolster Illinois’ access to sustainable agriculture feed supply, while creating jobs and advancing the growing agriculture industry in Illinois.
CHICAGO TRIATHLON ADDS SUPERTRI PRO LEAGUE EVENT TO WEEKEND ROSTER THIS AUGUST
Voted the Best Sprint Triathlon in the USA, this endurance-filled weekend will see thousands of participants ranging from first-timers to seasoned veterans, now with an additional supertri Chicago race making its debut this summer geared towards professional athletes