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June Shines on Environment, Summer Fests +

          June shines awareness on Environment, Summer Fests, Gay Pride and more. It’s the month to celebrate the official onset of Summer — fathers, weddings and events galore.  Here are five top June Events to know.   5 Top June Summer Events to Know       National Safety Month (NSC) — Each year […]

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April Finale Showers Unity for Jazz Day

April finale showers unity today for International Jazz Day. A fitting ending to the month of Jazz Appreciation. April 30th marks the sixth annual International Jazz Day highlighting the virtues of jazz as an educational tool and a force for peace, unity, dialogue and enhanced cooperation among people. The intent of jazz day is to foster greater […]

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High School Bands Ready to Rock at 10th Annual Music Competition

For Immediate Release, June 3 Contact: Abbe Sparks, abbesparks@gmail.com, 224.567.9166   High School Bands Get Ready to Rock at 10th Annual Music Competition Bitter Jester Battle of the Bands Offers $20,000 in combined Cash and Prizes   Highland Park, IL, June 2 – High school bands throughout the Chicago area are gearing up for the […]

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JEFF LIEB JEWELRY OPENS MIDWEST/CHICAGO AREA SHOWROOM

Renowned Designer and North Shore Native Opens JEFF LIEB JEWELRY Midwest and Chicago Area Showroom in Highland Park Highland Park, IL — Renowned designer and North Shore native Jeff Lieb of JEFF LIEB JEWELRY, a/k/a Total Design Jewelry, will open his first Midwest and Chicago area Showroom on December 10, located at his longtime studio in […]

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No Turn on Red – Gig at Jerry’s

WHAT:  No Turn on Red – Gig @ Jerry’s If you’re in Chicago this weekend, check out this funk New Orleans Blues‬ Fusion ‪‎Band in ‪Wicker Park at Jerry’s.  Hear the Band’s new sound! WHEN: Saturday, November 8 @ 9:45pm WHERE: Jerry’s, 1938 W. Division Street, Chicago MUSICIANS Justin Gruby-  Saxophones Larry Glenzer 0 Trumpet Amir Arrington – Bass […]

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Emanuel’s early childhood plan compared to parking meter deal

“Social Impact Bonds” for Chicago’s Early Childhood Education” – Privatization to the nth Degree?   Emanuel’s early childhood plan compared to parking meter deal MON, 11/03/2014 – 2:11PM Originally posted by FRAN SPIELMAN, Chicago Sun Times @FSPIELMAN | EMAIL   Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s plan to use a pay-for-performance financing method known as “Social Impact Bonds” to give […]

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MycroMat Inventor Plays Show & Tell with QVC’s Gabrielle Kerr

MycroMat Inventor Aaron Hechtman Chats with QVC’s Gabrielle Kerr Click the above title to watch the video (below the price and image) to learn how simple it is to use Aaron’s multi-use silicone kitchen gadget — MycroMat.  Quickly, it will become your new kitchen best friend. Young inventor Aaron Hechtman of  MycroMat chats it up and plays show and […]

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Electrifying Jazz in Chicago Tonight: Miles Davis Tribute by The Frank Russell Band

The Frank Russell Band and Special Guests to Salute Miles Davis: The Electric Years for Jazz Appreciation Month at Mayne Stage, April 27th 8 PM With Dede Sampaio, Dee Alexander and Corey Wilkes   CHICAGO – Jazz it up tonight with The Frank Russell Band and special guests as they salute jazz master impresario Miles […]

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The Frank Russell Band/Tribute to Miles Davis: The Electric Years is April 27

Electrifying Jazz with The Frank Russell Band: Miles Davis Tribute with Dede Sampaio, Dee Alexander and Corey Wilkes The Frank Russell Band and special guests salute jazz master impresario Miles Davis in concert: A Tribute to Miles Davis: The Electric Years, on Saturday, April 27th, 8:00pm at Chicago’s boutique venue The Mayne Stage. “Miles Davis […]

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Roger Ebert Lives On…

Today in Chicago  is the public service for beloved film critic and media icon Roger Ebert, who will forever be a part of our lives. His many contributions and his legacy live on. This story by Mashable highlights Roger Ebert’s digital legacy. Click the headline below for the full story.   Remembering Roger Ebert’s Digital […]