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OCTOBER 21ST 5:00PM-6:00PM-MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART CHICAGO
HOTTER THAN JULY: A STEVIE WONDER TRIBUTE
Andrea Vocab Sanderson has always wondered what it would be like to pay tribute to an emperor of Soul & Funk like Stevie so for this event she rolls out the Master Blaster jams live in the key of life. Vocab will be accompanied by Tnahpele and the Richard Oppenheim quartet. Vocab will have a few other tricks in the bag besides Stevie but, he is the main focus of the night. This event promises to be hotter than July, and considering how July has started that's HOT! Darrell Pittman 'Da Green Lantern' will also be stopping by to add some poetry to the mix.
Seating is communal and First Come First Seated unless you get early bird tickets via the ticket link, which comes with a glass of sangria and holds your seat until 7:45pm. Cover $15pp
HOTTER THAN JULY STEVIE WONDER TRIBUTE W/ ANDREA VOCAB, TNAHPELE, & THE RICHARD OPPENHEIM QUARTET
JULY 27, 2019
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the MCA’s founding, we're celebrating our city and the role contemporary museums play in fostering creative connections and communities with a weekend-long event. Enjoy free admission and join preeminent Chicago artists from a range of disciplines to pay homage to the past, celebrate the present, and pave the way for the future.
The event launches the museum’s new community space, the Commons, and is also marked by a museum-wide landmark exhibition—organized collaboratively by three of the museum’s visual arts curators—that highlights the museum's permanent collection of art from 1945 to today. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2rc2aBt
5 pm avery r. young and de deacon board perform protest pretty, followed by Jamila Woods in conversation with avery r. young and Tasha Viets-VanLear (THEATER)
CHICAGO IDEAS WEEK STATE OF OUR UNION FORUM- HARRIS BANK THEATRE
OCTOBER 16TH 2017 7:00PM-9:00PM
Let’s not mince words—America's differences are real. It can be easy to to become disheartened and frustrated, but instead of dwelling on everything that is wrong, Chicago Ideas is turning to experts and thought leaders who are pushing for progress.
Our opening night program will lift up the voices of impactful civic-minded leaders who, through their work, are searching for shared truths and defining what it means to be American—what binds us together, what divides us and what the future holds for our nation.
STORY JAM BRUNCH- CITY WINERY
SEPTEMBER 10TH 2017 @11:30AM
This is a general admission seated event. Tickets are $18 in advance and $22 on the day of the show.
Story Jam combines the best storytellers in Chicago with an awesome ten-piece band. Personal, true stories are coupled with their own original songs, which are written by producer/host Stephanie Rogers and performed by the terrific, energetic band.
Come see Moth winners relay hilarious, bold, sexy, unbelievable and engaging stories about their lives, and then hear each story get reinterpreted musically. The band, comprised of Chicago’s top talent, will jam throughout this creative show, and audience members will experience something exhilerating and unique. Celebrating diversity and individuality, Story Jam brings together the colorful worlds of live music and storytelling.
Tellers include: Nestor Gomez, Archy Jamjun, Steve Glickman,
MAKE A CHANGE LIVE BENEFIT CONCERT
JUNE 15TH 2017
Join us for a night of live music and lit as we raise awareness about human trafficking in our community. Local Chicago artists will use their talents to address human trafficking. The time to make a change is now!
Contrary to popular belief, human trafficking happens here in Chicago, the surrounding suburbs and throughout the state. Through the use of mediums such as song, poetry and rap, this event will bring together communities committed to addressing the crime of human trafficking.
Proceeds from this benefit concert directly assist the Salvation Army STOP-IT program, which provides comprehensive supportive services to all survivors of sex and labor trafficking.
Thank you to our sponsors because without them we would not be able to have this fundraiser. Sponsors as of 4/30/17 are: Goodman Theatre, Beat Kitchen, Allure Events and Design, Fab'rik Boutique, Social Sparkling Wine, Bucketfeet, MB Financial Bank,and Navy Pier.
POTENTIAL BEAUTY EP LISTENING PARTY
MAY 21, 2017
CHICAGO MALE VOCALIST RELEASES NEW CD ENTITLED “POTENTIAL BEAUTY”
April 29th, 2017, Chicago,IL. Daniel Stanford, a chicago native and emerging Chicago male vocalist with a vocal versatility that reaches several genres of music,is schedule to release his new cd during an upcoming listening party that will take place at the Hyatt South Chicago on Sunday May 21st from 6:30pm to 9pm. The CD listening party will feature two listening sessions from 6:30pm-7:30pm and then 8:00pm-9:00pm. Guest can expect a live musical performance from the artist light refreshments ,fun, networking, and limited swag bag raffles followed by a Q and A with the artist.
About Tnahpele (NUH-PELL)
Heavily influenced by musical artist such as Yolanda Adams, Prince, Chaka Khan, Luther Vandross, Stevie Wonder, Joss Stone, Micah Stampley, Bilal, Eric Benet, & Esperanza Spaulding to name a few, Daniel has had his roots in gospel and christian music through his church upbringing. His unique artist stage name “Tnahpele “ which is spelled elephant backwards represents the power and gracefulness of his favorite animal now turned artist name. This symbolism of the elephant is often reflected in the uniqueness and strength of his music.
Daniel’s true background of music comes from signing gospel and christian music through his church upbringing. Exploring other worlds of music such as the band industry, he has managed to maintained his position in the Chicago wedding band music industry, and currently sings as a freelance musician. Having worked with several local wedding and cover bands singing a wide range of popular tunes from the motion classics of Stevie Wonder and Al Green to the classic rock hits of ACDC, Bruce Springsteen and more, Tnahpele has finally made his debut musical collection entitled Potential Beauty, which is currently sold on all digital platforms. You may check out his music on his website at www.http://tnahpele.com/or at the Hyatt South Chicago located 5225 South Harper Avenue,Chicago, IL 60615. Tickets for the event can be purchased https://potentialbeauty.eventbrite.com/
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