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World of Wheels 2022 at The Stephens Convention Center

World of Wheels 2022 at The Stephens Convention Center

| April 14, 2022

I did not cover World of Wheels last year because of the pandemic but with things beginning to lessen, World of Wheels came back with a vengeance in 2o22.  Many hot rods, custom cars, street cars, low riders, trucks and motorcycles were on display.  Many vendors were there as well selling their  wares.  Many car […]

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Renée Rocks the Auditorium Theatre By: Anna Hessel

Renée Rocks the Auditorium Theatre By: Anna Hessel

| April 13, 2022

Renée Rocks the Auditorium Theatre By Anna Hessel   I can’t say enough wonderful things about Renée Elise Goldsberry’s one-night-only benefit concert at the majestic Auditorium Theatre.  Renée sparkles with enthusiasm and pure energy; attired in a beautiful white and red print gown, she is stunning.  Ms. Goldsberry  began the show with “On a Clear […]

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It Really is “Like Coming to Church” By: Anna Hessel

It Really is “Like Coming to Church” By: Anna Hessel

| April 13, 2022

It Really is “Like Coming to Church” By Anna Hessel   Jackie Taylor’s Black Ensemble Theater reopened with a stellar production of her new work, “It’s Just Like Coming to Church”, and it was.  Welcome to the “self-love” church of you.  This uplifting musical of faith and real care for oneself is a balm for […]

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Foundation Serves Up Additional Grants By: Anna Hessel

| April 13, 2022

Foundation Serves Up Additional Grants By Anna Hessel   The Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation has been serving the needs of smaller non-profit artistic organizations for close to 70 years.  This administration supports Chicagoland, as well as the “Low Country” in South Carolina.  In the fall of 2020, they launched “Broadening Narratives”, an initiative to […]

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Face Mask and Hand Sanitizer Distribution in Franklin Park

Face Mask and Hand Sanitizer Distribution in Franklin Park

| April 5, 2022

There was a face mask and hand sanitizer distribution event held at the Franklin Park Police Station here in Franklin Park, IL sponsored by Frank J. Aguilar, Cook County Commisioner.

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“Wife Of A Salesman” Plays At Writers Theatre By: Anna Hessel

“Wife Of A Salesman” Plays At Writers Theatre By: Anna Hessel

| March 19, 2022

“Wife Of A Salesman” Plays At Writers Theatre     The Writers Theatre’s production, “Wife of a Salesman”, a world premiere for playwright Eleanor Burgess, is well executed and extremely thought provoking.  Things are not always as they appear.  The show chronicles two very different females, both in love with the same man, or are […]

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“The Lady From The Sea” Makes A Big Splash By: Anna Hessel

“The Lady From The Sea” Makes A Big Splash By: Anna Hessel

| March 19, 2022

“The Lady From The Sea” Makes A Big Splash By Anna Hessel   Court Theatre’s production of Lady from the Sea is a wonderful theatrical experience.  The set is exquisite: beautiful furnishings and props adorn the stage on a bed of white sand.  An actual water surf slowly makes its way across the front of […]

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Alvin Ailey Review

Alvin Ailey Review

| March 6, 2022

Alvin Ailey will Rock Your Soul By Anna Hessel   The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater troupe performs a limited number of shows at the Auditorium Theatre; they are shows for the entire family, with something for everyone.  Their stellar moves are the star of the show, with an enormously talented cast.  Dancers from across […]

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World of Wheels Coming to The Stephens Convention Center March 11, 12 and 13, 2022

World of Wheels Coming to The Stephens Convention Center March 11, 12 and 13, 2022

| February 24, 2022

      Friday, March 11 through Sunday, March 13, 2022, the 59th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels presented by South Oak Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep will return to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont.   There will be over 500 custom cars, classics, hot rods, trucks, motorcycles and race cars on display.  This […]

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Ballet Folklorico de Mexico

Ballet Folklorico de Mexico

| February 21, 2022

Auditorium Theatre Hosts Stunning Ballet Folklórico By Anna Hessel   The Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández, which played limited performances on their American tour at the Auditorium Theatre, is an amazing high energy spectacle that kept the enthusiastic audience on the edge of our seats.  Gorgeous authentic costumes burst with beautiful, bright colors.  […]

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