Since its inception 30 years ago, Dance for Life has always been, at its heart, a response of joy. Conceived by a single dancer as part of a strategy to help members of the dance community during the HIV/AIDS crisis three decades ago, Dance for Life has become the embodiment of a community coming together …
The amount of anticipation flowing through Briar St. Theater Wednesday night as a largely hyped audience filled their seats wasn’t expected. After 17 months, three eerily blue men dressed in black were about to retake the stage and prove “Blue is indeed Back”. This crowd was ready. Originating in New York in the 80’s before …
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater resumes live in-person performances, Wednesday, August 25th at Millennium Park’s Pritzker Pavilion. Presenting “A Deeply Rooted Evening for Chicago’s Healing: GOSHEN”, concept and music for the performance were created by Grammy Award winning producer, composer and gospel artist Donald Lawrence. In addition to featuring dance styles that have been emblematic of …
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Sometimes what you’re missing most is sitting right under your nose. For far too long, sniffing out a reliable Chinese restaurant that consistently dishes out hearty delicious meals at a fair price on the NE side of Chicago has proven frustratingly elusive. Chicago’s Rogers Park is nowhere near Chinatown with its vast spectrum of dining …
Certainly former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle are people who are “admired and idealized for their courage and outstanding achievements”. Combined with their many other noteworthy attributes, the mantle of hero fits both husband and wife comfortably. Well understanding the significance of their historic achievements, the couple takes every opportunity to advance the …
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