Thursday, February 24th
Something About Oscar Brown Jr. - A One Man Show by Morris Gearring w/ Nikki Giovanni
To-Do: Come experience an evening getting to know the works of Oscar Brown performed by Morris Gearring, and Koco Brunson's Quartet w/ Special Guests Maggie Brown and Nikki Giovanni. Discover the music, poetry, and social commentary of Oscar Brown Jr. through the eyes of his student, friend and protégée Morris Gearring. Through personal insights, stories and performing his music and prose with some of Oscar's original band members, Morris illustrates the master lyricist, social commentator, and black advocate that Oscar Brown Jr was. In keeping true to his vision, Morris Gearring bridges the divide between the past and future that helps us to experience the present as only Oscar Brown Jr. could see it.
Miscellaneous Info: Reservation required - Call (773) 241-5200 and tell 'em Soleil's To-Dos sent you!
Price: $25 - Performance only
Other Things To-Do Today:
Luna Negra Dance Theater: Interaction Apple
Chicago and the Diana: Toy Camera Images by Dan Zamudio (Gallery Talk)
John Marin's Watercolors: A Medium for Modernism
World Kitchen: Make Mine Chicken
How to Start a Business
Chiwoniso f/ Ugochi
Nu-Soul Generation
Truth Be Told: Kiss & Tell
Funkadesi and Pedro Moraes
Radio Golf (Preview Week)
A Twist of Water (Opening Weekend)
The Monster Under The Bed (Closing)
Focus on Fuller - Black History Photo Exhibit (Closing Week)
Ghosts of Atwood (Closing Weekend)
Friday, February 25th
The Renaissance Collaborative 17th Annual Friend-Raiser Breakfast
To-Do: Help Support TRC by joining us for our annual Friend-Raiser Breakfast! We are calling all past Wabash YMCA members and participants, as well as TRC residents and supporters to upload pictures and historical narratives about their experiences at the Wabash YMCA and the Renaissance Apartments. Upload your pics and stories right to our FaceBook page.
Featuring Dr. Timuel Black and other speakers who will be presenting a history of the Wabash YMCA and The Renaissance Collaborative Inc.
Soleil's Take: The Wabash YMCA, (now known as the Renaissance Apartments and Fitness for Life Center and owned by The Renaissance Collaborative ("TRC")) is located in the heart of "Bronzeville." This historic building has had close ties to the community from its inception. The former Wabash Y was the birth place for the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, founded by Dr. Carter G. Woodson and three friends, and was thereafter known as the birth place of Black History Month. Each year, in recognition of the historic role that the "Wabash Y" has played in the Bronzeville community, TRC engages the community in a topic of timely significance at its "Friendraiser" breakfast - only $10 per ticket!
Price: $10
Other Things To-Do Today:
Luna Negra Dance Theater: Interaction Apple
Yves Francois and Rocambu Jazz
Community Café: Healing Planet Rock
Ashaki Black History Month Celebration
Live Jazz at Starbucks
Two Blacks-Too Strong!
LeClaire Park Black History Special Event
Festival On the Square!
Nollywood Movie Premiere - Paparazzi: Eye In The Dark w/ Van Vicker
70's Soul Jam
Afinca'o
Jazmin Sky Band
Miles Davis Festival: Orbert Davis Quintet
Festival On the Square Social Hour
Radio Golf (Preview Week)
Sonnets for an Old Century (Preview)
A Twist of Water (Opening Weekend)
The Rink at Wrigley (Closing Week)
Focus on Fuller - Black History Photo Exhibit (Closing Week)
Ghosts of Atwood (Closing Weekend)
Saturday, February 26th
South Shore Opera Company of Chicago
To-Do: The concert features compositions by Black composers, Opera, art songs, musical theater, spirituals and dance provided by the Deeply Rooted Dance Ensemble.
COME BE SURPRISED!
Artists:
Dana Campbell, soprano
Kamaran-Alexis Madison, mezzo-soprano
The Tenors- Jeffrey Burish, Sean Harris, and Cornelius Johnson
Martin Woods, baritone
Deeply Rooted Dance Ensemble
Accompanists Yvonne Lindsey and Paul Hamilton
Soleil's Take: Grab a kid or two and expose them to Opera through this free event!!
Miscellaneous Info: For more information contact Gary Ossewaarde at opera@southshoreopera.org.
Price: Free!
Other Things To-Do Today:
Sno Gophers: I Can't Go to the Summit, But I Still Wanna Ski
Sno Gophers: NBS Summit
UMOJA Black History Celebration
Jackie and Me
World Kitchen: Sunday Dinner
Luna Negra Dance Theater: Interaction Apple
Art Possible Chicago
Polar Adventure Days
Chicago Winter Dance: Cha-Cha, Rumba
Ama & The Magic Toy Box
H.E.R. Story
Festival On the Square!
Live Jazz at Starbucks
Jazmine Sky Band
Radio Golf (Preview Week)
Samuel J. and K. (Opening)
Sonnets for an Old Century (Opening Night)
A Twist of Water (Opening Weekend)
The Monster Under The Bed (Closing)
The Rink at Wrigley (Closing Week)
Ghosts of Atwood (Closing Weekend)
Sunday, February 27th
"Unplugged:" An Intimate Evening w/ Res
To-Do: We Love Soul Presents "Unplugged" an Intimate Evening with Res. Also featuring music by Fathom DJ and DJ Leeann. Res will be performing a rare acoustic set featuring music from her classic album/CD How I Do, as well as music from her more recent projects "Black Girls Rock" and "Idle Warship."
After the show there will be a brief question & answer session for fans to interact with questions.
Hosted by Discopoet Khari B and Sean Alvarez
Author/Artist/Performer Website: www.the1res.com
Miscellaneous Info: This event is a prelude to Women's History Month in March and a Celebration of Black History Month.First 100 people to purchase advance tickets receive a complimentary Res-Autographed Poster and 1 week pass to LA Fitness.
Show starts promptly at 9pm
We Love Soul and so should you . . .
Price: $10
Other Things To-Do Today:
Luna Negra Dance Theater: Interaction Apple
Walking to Success: An Anthology of Black History
Chicago Winter Dance: Dances of the Balkans: Kolo, Oro, Horo, and Cocek
Sonnets for an Old Century
Miles Davis Festival: Pharez Whitted
Yemen Blues
Radio Golf (Opening Night)
A Twist of Water (Opening Weekend)
Guy Tillim: Avenue Patrice Lumumba (Closing Week)
The Rink at Wrigley (Closing Week)
Ghosts of Atwood (Closing Weekend)
Monday, February 28th
"Chicago's Next Best" Indie Artist Showcase
To-Do: Got Talent? Get Noticed. Next Level Artist Wanted! R&B Live Presents: A Music Industry Talent Search.
Showcase your skills to record label executives, program directors and music promoters. Throughout the evening we'll play new CD releases from local artists. You can perform in front of the music industry's best talent scouts.
This event is open to singers, musicians and bands. Bring your demos CDs Head shots and your "A" game.
Price: Before 7pm, $5; After 7pm, $10
Other Times To-Do It: Mondays through February
Other Things To-Do Today:
Tai Chi
Blood Sun
Tuesday, March 1st
BIN School: Spain & Portugal - A Wine Lover's Paradise
To-Do: Did you know that Portugal is producing some fantastic reds (no port or sherry to be seen)? Can you name 3 Spanish grape varieties? We'll explore all the ins and outs of one of the world's most exciting wine regions, and all you'll need is a glass.
Price: $36
Other Things To-Do Today:
Guy Tillim: Avenue Patrice Lumumba (Closing Week)
Jazz, Blues & Beyond: Richard Corpolongo Trio
Business Spotlight Networking
Developing a Solid Marketing Strategy for Your Business
Sweat! Revitalize De-Stress: Dancing with the Drum
The Gap Community Organization Monthly Meeting
The Monster Under The Bed (Closing)
Mary (Closing Week)
Guy Tillim: Avenue Patrice Lumumba (Closing Week)
Wednesday, March 2nd
World Music Wednesdays: The Alex Udvary Quintet
To-Do: Alex Udvary learned the cimbalon, a type of hammered dulcimer used in Hungarian folk music, from his father. Widely considered to be one of the best cimbalom players in America, Udvary can be found performing on this unique instrument anywhere from traditional Hungarian restaurants, to solo concerts, to backing touring European folk musicians. The quintet's interesting line up for the evening consists of three violins, bass and cimbalom.
Miscellaneous Info: World Music Wednesdays is a free community series that explores the rich diversity that exists in the Chicago community and runs year round (47 Wednesdays). World Music Wednesdays will present music, dance and culture of Africa, Europe, Asia, The Middle East and The Americas. Tickets are free, but reservations are strongly recommended. Call us at (773) 728-6000 to secure your seats!
Price: $5, Suggested Donation
Other Things To-Do Today:
Chicago Flamenco Festival: Musiqa From Al- Andalus
The Alternative History of Chicago Theater (Abridged)
Guy Tillim: Avenue Patrice Lumumba (Closing Week)
Mary (Closing Week)
Amazing Jazz Duets: TBD
Jazz On the South Side: TBD
Organic Groov: TBD
