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Thursday, July 7th
 SummerDance: Funkadesi
OPENING NIGHT!!
The rhythms of Indian Ragas and Reggae have striking similarities, while the Latin, African and contemporary funk that's spicing this one-sound, many-voices stew fits the all-world mélange to a tee.
Funkadesi proudly hails from Chicago, representing the diverse multi-ethnic communities within the city. What distinguishes Funkadesi as a group is each band member's unique and uncompromised cultural/musical contribution merging to create one unifying sound and vision. With their not-to-be-missed live shows and visible racial and musical diversity, the band is ideally suited for festivals, nightclubs, world music concerts, weddings and commitment ceremonies, corporate events, as well children's programs. Funkadesi's one-world sound, roots-watering vision, and positive vibe make the band a unique and compelling musical force.
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More To-Do Today:
Starting a Business in Illinois (Part of JumpStart Series)
Hot Summer Nights: Lamajamal with Erika Ochoa
nextStep-Entrepreneurship Classes: Understanding Cash Flow and Other Financial Statements
Music Without Borders: Caravan Palace and Baloji
Black World Cinema: Desert Flower
Zumba
Carmen Stokes
Chicago Colombian Music Festival: ChocQuibTown
Friday, July 8th
 5th Annual Latin Jazz Festival f/ Chuchito Valdés
The internationally renowned Cuban pianist Chuchito Valdés headlines this popular outdoor festival with locals Frankie Ocassio and Jon Paul. Also featuring De La Buena Band from Milwaukee, WI. and RIchie Pillot' s Havana. Celebrate the great tradition of Latin jazz in the lush tropical setting of beautiful Humboldt Park.
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More To-Do Today:
Urban Canvas Shadow Art Side Walk
SummerDance: Lost Bayou Ramblers
2nd Friday Gallery Walk Around
Dr. L. Subramaniam "God of Indian Violin"
iRock Jazz Presents: After Work & Live Jazz w/ Nick Colionne's Official CD Release
Print and Pint and Publish
Carmen Stokes
Nostalgia for the Light
Happy Being Me Awards Gala & Fundraiser
Forró Party w/ Swing Brasileiro
Chosen Few's 21st Annual House Music Weekend: Pre-Party
The Sophisticated Shudders of Roger Corman's Poe/Price Films f/ The Masque of the Red Death
Saturday, July 9th
 Chosen Few's 21st Annual House Music Picnic
Music by: The Legendary Chosen Few DJs
Jesse Saunders, Wayne Williams, Alan King, Terry Hunter, Tony Hatchett, Andre Hatchett
Special Guest DJ: Frankie Knuckles Grammy Award Winner & the Godfather of House Music . . . Special Guest Performer: TEN CITY, performing their classics "Devotion," "Right Back to You" and "That's the Way Love Is."
Last year's attendance was out of control! Over 15,000 people testified to the sounds of Jesse Saunders and The Chosen Few. The city of Chicago has provided us with a new city venue with lots of amenities and parking. The beach is a few steps away and the MUSIC will be DEEP!
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More To-Do Today:
Millennium Park Morning Workouts
61st Street Farmers Market
Pole Werrk
Co-ed Beach Volleyball
Organizing Your Walkable Village
Chicago Folk and Roots Festival
DuSable Museum's 37th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival
Jazz Fest Glen Ellyn f/ Orbert Davis
Universal Alley Jazz Jam - TBD
SummerDance: Grupo Rebolu (Colombian Music Festival)
Brian McKnight w/ Terisa Griffin
Love Exposure
Chicago Colombian Music Festival: Grupo Rebolú Summerdance Afterparty
Arab-issh Presents: The UnderBrown Railroad Comedy Tour
Awilo Longomba & Afrodisiac
Carmen Stokes
Nostalgia for the Light
Chosen Few's 21st Annual House Music Weekend: Midnight Cruise
Sunday, July 10th
 DuSable Museum's 37th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival f/ Kindred the Family Soul
This year the Festival "Goes Back To Our Roots," featuring original works of art and crafts taking center stage. The Festival returns to being a showcase for local artists, a juried exhibition of fine art and unique crafted work which features artists working in traditional, ethnic and experimental fine arts and crafts that relate to African American themes, identity, history and culture and underscores the Museum's mission of preserving the history and culture of the African American experience. The Festival also returns to its customary date of occurring the second weekend in July and to the practice of showcasing original works of art, by fine artists ONLY. Absolutely no retail or market-place type vendors will be allowed to participate.
Soleil's Take: This Fest has really grown over the years and has definitely become more dynamic! If you're over the flea market Fests, oversaturated with knock-off purses, belts, shades and bootleg CDs/DVDs, you'll find at Arts & Crafts Festival a refreshing change of pace!
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More To-Do Today:
Chicago Folk and Roots Festival
Chicago Colombian Music Festival: Grupo Rebolú
SankofaSpirit Movies with a Mission: "The Will To Survive: The Story of The Gullah/Geechee Nation"
AACM's Great Black Music Ensemble
United We Drum
SummerDance: New Millennium Swing
Nostalgia for the Light
Ely Guerra
The Experience w/ Kindred the Family Soul
Love Exposure
Ramsey Lewis Trio and Pink Martini
Carmen Stokes
Sunday Jazz, f/ Reginald T. McCants
Chosen Few's 21st Annual House Music Party
Monday, July 11th
 Carmen Stokes
Carmen Stokes is such a dynamic performer and is truly a double threat with her ability to tickle the 88s along with her soulful tantalizing vocals. Carmen and her All-Star Band" is a must see. Her music will take your breath away and leave you begging for more!
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More To-Do Today:
Jazz, Blues & Beyond: Joel Adams Sextet
Music Mondays: Curtis Robinson
Love Exposure
MNM Mondays f/ Jazz Night of Passion
Nostalgia for the Light
Tuesday, July 12th
 Novalima
Since its formation in 2001, Novalima has been breaking down boundaries, uniting seemingly irreconcilable genres, communities and generations to create an inspiring movement that has revolutionized the music scene in their native Peru. Founded by four friends from Lima with a shared passion for both traditional Afro-Peruvian music and modern DJ culture, Novalima searches for the common ground between past and future, between tradition and innovation. Novalima has garnered critical acclaim from mainstream and underground media alike, a Latin Grammy nomination for Best Alternative Album, and a featured spot in cult filmmaker Robert Rodriguez's hit Mexploitation movie Machete. Novalima's highly anticipated fourth studio album titled Karimba is in production and is slated for a June 2011 release on Cumbancha.
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More To-Do Today:
Tuesdays on the Terrace: Joan Collaso
The Job Description of the Boss (For Established Business Owners)
Touch the Sky Tuesdays
Music on the Esplanade: Bopology
Business Spotlight Networking
nextStep-Entrepreneurship Classes: QuickBooks 101
Shawn Maxwell Quartet
Chicago Independent Artists Network
Movies in the Parks: Jaws
Nostalgia for the Light
Jazz Jam with the Isaiah Spencer Quintet
Wednesday, July 13
 Jazzin' at the Shedd - Detour JazFunk
Detour JazFunk, Chicago's preeminent contemporary jazz quartet. They take their listeners on a journey off the well worn path of those artists considered to be today's cutting edge "smooth jazz," by adding a touch of genuine old school funk and soul into their mix. Detour embarks on a musical voyage that offers something fresh, yet familiar to every aspect of your musical palette . . . not just for the jazz lover in you.
Soleil's Take: Detour JazFunk is one of my faves and this will definitely be a funky good time! Enjoy the sounds on the Shedd's terrace, overlooking the City skyline. Children are welcome and you'll find a mix of locals and tourists. Get there early because it can get crowded! View the entire Jazzin' at the Shedd schedule!
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More To-Do Today:
Social Broadcasting: How to Leverage Your Content as Social
SummerDance at Navy Pier: Ghannata International
Jazz in the Grazz
Summer Breeze: f/ Carlos Cannon
A Quickie Speed Date
Sex in the Summer in the City: No Safe Words
Love Exposure
Rene Marie
Nostalgia for the Light
World Music Wednesdays: The Jeremy Kittel Band
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