SPARKS Highly Recomended Event: World Premiere – All Things Mayfield Revue Hosted by Lynn Orman Weiss WHAT:”All Things Mayfield Revue” , a new production of music by Curtis Mayfield from Reginald Torian, Sr. The concert is filled with the songs from the Curtis Mayfield songbook as well as fresh new songs and fresh new soul and […]
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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 […]
Crowdfunding + Social Media for Non-Profits Originally posted IN ‘ABBES SPARKS‘ at RFPalooza.com BY ROGER CHIOCCHI ON OCTOBER 29, 2014 Crowdfunding campaigns are now an essential tool in the fundraising arsenal to get a project or company off the concept stage and into launch mode. The success of a crowdfunding campaign is largely dependent on how it is […]
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 […]
Jens Jensen The Living Green When it comes to films, books, theater shows, etc. about famed artists from our history, I have to say that I’m more than partial. I had the pleasure of walking a few blocks from my house last night to see a screening of the documentary Jens Jensen The Living Green […]
Ella Jenkins 90th Birthday Celebration When it comes to children’s music, there is no one more top of mind than the first lady of children’s folk song – Ella Jenkins. A true pioneer in music education for young children, on August 6, 2014, Ella turned 90 years of age, and celebrated in style with […]
2014 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions. Join a team for the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®, the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds to fight Alzheimer’s disease. Together, we can advance research to treat and prevent Alzheimer’s, and provide programs and support to improve […]
A Safe Haven Foundation is hosting the Nation’s largest 4th Annual 5k RUN! To End Homelessness in Chicago’s historic Douglas Park, Sunday, July 13, 2014 from 8:00AM to 11:00AM (CDT). To Register or more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-safe-haven-foundations-4th-annual-5k-run-to-end-homelessness-registration-10205367529?team_token=838575-p5q88
A Day for Grace to kick-off multi-city national tour in August Social drama A Day for Grace to kick-off multi-city national tour in August, starring playwright Doug Vincent and rock icon Sam Llanas (formerly of BoDeans). The heartwarming story of hope and triumph over adversity, the play recounts the emotional roller-coaster true journey of a father-to-be […]