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August 26, 2010
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Greetings Sophisticate!

Stephanie - just havin' fun!
AOL Says:  Whoooa - There's Way Too Much To-Do!

Last week (and I suppose in several other weeks, too, but someone just brought it to my attention), AOL said:  "Hold up!  Wait a minute!  There's way too much To-Do in that To-DosLetter - we cain't han'lit!!!  We can only send this out as a .zip file!"  Well, that could be kinda scary and frustrating to receive, as one Sophisticate let me know, in no uncertain terms: 

"I COULD NOT OPEN THIS FILE - NOTHING WORKED. PLEASE ADVISE IF YOU EXPECT ME TO CONTINUE SUBSCRIBING."

After some troubleshooting and internet searching, I discovered that AOL could not handle the sheer volume of festivals, live music, theater, film, cooking classes, networking, black tie, community and many other diverse To-Dos!  Their system was overwhelmed by the enticing descriptions, the reviews, the compelling images . . . and so many To-Dos - and that To-DosLetter didn't even include the "booty" parties!!! 

Well, perhaps you're a bit overwhelmed, too.  (I know I am when I have to put these To-DosLetters together!).  In solidarity with the 10% of Sophisticates who use AOL (and in support of me getting some sleep (or play!) on Wednesday nights), this and future To-DosLetters will only contain headline listings of upcoming To-Dos, with photos of some featured To-Dos sprinkled in here and there.  Each headline link will lead to detailed information about the To-Do.  If you want to see the images with a summary listing of To-Dos as you're accustomed to seeing, just click on any of the "To-Do" links that I've sprinkled liberally throughout this message!

Congratulations to Shakti, winner of FOUR weekend passes to the African Festival of the Arts, coming up from September 3 - 6, 2010!  Congratulations also go out to LorRenne, winner of a pair of tickets to Greenetree Productions' Blues for an Alabama Sky!  The show opens this Friday - be on the lookout for our review!

Do not give up on the good weather - there is still plenty To-Do!  SummerDance continues through Sunday; Taste of Greece is this weekend, as is the Bucktown Arts Fest, Jazz In the Alley and DuSable Museum's Yanga Fest (f/k/a Arts & Crafts Festival); and The Indie Designer Mart continues.

Whatever you decide To-Do, make it a fabulous weekend!
 

 Stephanie!
 Soleil@so-LAZE.com

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Links to Summer Faves! 
*  Country Club Hills Theater - ending 8/28 (w/ Smokey!)
*  Hot Summer Nights - ending 9/2
*  Movies in the Parks  - ending 9/10
*  Jazzin' at the Shedd - ending 9/1
*  SummerDance - ending 8/29
*  Music On the Esplanade - ending 8/31
*  Tuesdays On the Terrace - ending 9/21
 
Our listings will continuously be updated as schedule information is made available!  Instead of going to multiple sites trying to find information about summer events, you can find all the To-Dos in one spot!  And, instead of being pissed because you forgot all about the House Music Reunion Picnic or Pearl Fest, you can take advantage of our stellar calendar technology and schedule text or e-mail reminders for the To-Dos you want to attend.  And, instead of being clueless about what To-Do with your out-of-town visitors, you can check off the boxes next to the To-Dos that might interest your guests and plan your time the easy way!
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Thursday, August 26th

 

Kiss and Tell Documentary Screening

To-Do!: "Darryl Pitts screens his documentary 'Kiss and Tell' which takes an, insightful, poignant, sometimes humorous, look at Black Romantic, Cinema from the perspective of those responsible for its creation."

 

Soleil's Take: Take a look at the preview!
Price: $5 Suggested Donation

 

More To-Dos!

SummerDance: American Tango Institute f/ Argentina Tango On Stage Ensemble

Hot Summer Nights: Big City Swing with The Flat Cats

Made In Chicago: James Sanders Conjunto

Blues for an Alabama Sky

African Jubilee Film Festival: Pieces of Identity

Black Harvest IFF: Inside a Change

Rajiv Halim Quintet

 

Friday, August 27th

 

Emmett Till Legacy Foundation Gala - "Time of Reflection and Remembrance"

To-Do!: "Music For Emmett" exciting evening gala and benefit with red carpet, music, silent and live auction, hors d'oeuvres and private launch of the "Never Again" international movement and pledge. This is hosted by the Emmett Till Legacy Foundation (ETLF), Honorary Ambassadors, celebrities, community and civic leaders, public officials and more!

 

Dress Code: Elegant. Black tie optional

Price: $35, Advance; $45, Door

 

More To-Dos!

Works of Art by Monica Tooks

SummerDance: May I Have This Dance f/ The Ragtops

L'Amour Perdu Wrap Party with Complimentary Absolut!!

Black Harvest IFF: Blues March: Soldier Jon Hendricks

Budweiser Superfest: Anthony Hamilton, Kem, Jaheim and Raheem Devaughn

Phil Seed & Friends

Public Works Speaker Series

Blues for an Alabama Sky

Black Harvest IFF: Love African American Style (Shorts Program)

Kevin Nabors Quintet

 

Saturday, August 28th

 

Yanga Fest

To-Do!: The Festival is a showcase for local and national artists. A juried exhibition of fine art and uniquely crafted work which feature artists working in traditional, ethnic and experimental fine arts and crafts that relate to African-American themes, identity, history and culture. Additionally, this outdoor celebration underscores the Museum's mission of preserving and interpreting the history and culture of the African-American experience. Dance Africa Chicago will be performing on Saturday, as well as there will be a special opening celebration for the exhibition - "African Presence in Mexico".

 

Soleil's Take: I'm looking forward to seeing what changes will come with this newly renamed festival under the guidance of Dr. Carol Adams, the museum's new executive director! Historically, this is has definitely one of the more subdued and mellow Washington Park festivals. There may be some performances, perhaps a little entertainment, but since it's free, you can certainly afford to come and chill out for a minute. I'll admit that I'm biased though - put me in the park around some black folk with some incense wafting through the air and it's all good!

Price: Free!
Other Times To-Do It: Saturday and Sunday

 

More To-Dos!

Back To School Mission

The Indie Designer Market

Bucktown Arts Fest

Works of Art by Monica Tooks

Taste of Greece

"The Basics" Cooking Class - Teen Series

International Summer Screenings Program: Will You Marry Us?

Black Harvest IFF: On the Frontline: Taking Back Our Streets

SummerDance: May I Have This Dance f/ Naborí

Smokey Robinson

"Date Night" Cooking Classes

Rodrigo y Gabriela

Phil Seed & Friends

Blues for an Alabama Sky

Nothing but the Blues (Closing Weekend)

Black Harvest IFF: Chicago Heights

Scott Hesse Laws of Motion

 

Sunday, August 29th

 

The Becky Love Soul Yoga Fest

Soleil's To-Dos BannerTo-Do!: Join Master Instructor Yirser Ra Hotep in honoring Becky Love a pioneer of Yoga in the African American Community: With 2 free Kemetic Yoga classes on the shores of Lake Michigan. You will enjoy a full Yoga intensive that will envigorate your body and revive your spirit with the real hot Yoga. Becky Love is a 94 year old Yoga dynamo who has served our community for over 50 years. She has enhanced the lives of many thousands of people with her knowledge, wisdom and dedication to the science of Yoga. We will honor her by dedicating these two days of Yoga to her living memory. We must honor our heroes while they are still here to receive the positive energy.

 
Price: Free!

 

More To-Dos!

The Indie Designer Market

Bucktown Arts Fest

Taste of Greece

Yanga Fest

Jazz In the Alley

African Jubilee Film Festival: Touki Bouki and Atlantiques

African Women in Film Forum

Blues for an Alabama Sky

Nothing but the Blues (Closing Weekend)

Black Harvest IFF: St. Louis Blues and Nora

SummerDance: Fred Astaire Dance Studio f/ Sam Burckhardt Nonet

Black Harvest IFF: Dog Jack

Sunday Jazz, f/ Peter Lerner Quartet

Isaiah Spencer with Kevin Nabors

 

 

Tuesday, August 31st

 

Jazz Institute of Chicago's 8th Annual Gala

To-Do!: A Pride of Trumpets: Celebrating Chicago's Jazz Trumpet Legacy led by Jon Faddis with Corey Wilkes, Orbert Davis, Marquis Hill, Bobby Lewis, Tito Carrillo, Brad Goode, Pharez Whitted, Art Hoyle and Robert Griffin. With Jeremy Kahn on Piano, Dana Hall on Drums and Rodney Whittaker, bass.

 

Miscellaneous Info: 5.30pm - 7.30pm Dinner Reception featuring the Jazz Links Ensemble 8pm - A Pride of Trumpets: Celebrating Chicago's jazz trumpet legacy led by Jon Faddis

Dress Code: Business Attire

Price: $50-200

 
 
 

 

More To-Dos!

Tuesdays On the Terrace: Charles Heath

Music On the Esplanade: Fernandez + Kimball

Artistically Linked

Black Harvest IFF: St. Louis Blues and Nora

Delivery Point

Movies in the Parks: Fame

Luciano Antonio

Black Harvest IFF: Love African American Style (Shorts Program)

 

 

Wednesday, September 1st

 

World Music Wednesdays: Argentina Tango On Stage

To-Do!: American Tango Institute present Argentina Tango On Stage, the culminating event of ATI's annual Tango on the Town Festival. Argentina Tango On Stage is led by Uruguayan violinist Victoria Moreira, and features NYC-based bandoneonist David Hodges. This multi-national ensemble combines talent from Argentina, Uruguay and the US, echoing the teeming port cities that gave birth to the music and dance of tango.

 

Price: $5, Suggested Donation

 
 
 
 

 

More To-Dos!

Cirque Shanghai Cloud 9 (Closing Week)

Jazzin' at the Shedd - Detour JazFunk

Chicago Fringe Festival: Bridges

Chicago Jazz Club Tour

International Summer Screenings Program: Castle under Fiery Skies

Hookup & Cook Up Alternative Cooking Classes

Eric Schneider and Willie Pickens Trio

Black Harvest IFF: Chicago Heights

 

 


 

 

  

 

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