Author Toni Harris shares successes in taking “Drastic Steps”
Houston, TX - Author, motivator Toni Harris is fast becoming known for her nickname "The Turnaround Queen" and her latest...
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Mary Zimmerman’s stage adaptation of The Jungle Book, a story-telling spectacle and musical fusion, makes its World Premiere June 21 – July 28 at the Goodman, continues at Boston’s Huntington in the Fall
Academy Award-Winning Composer Richard M. Sherman contributes Sherman Bros. Trunk Songs to Zimmerman’s production, collaborates with Music Director Doug Peck...
Totally Positive Productions announces Spoken Word Talent Competition
CHICAGO, IL - Totally Positive Productions is searching for positive youth Spoken Word Artists for its upcoming “Education†Spoken Word...
The Book Look and Black Art in America partner to promote the World of Black books and arts; partnership benefits Black Authors and Artists
The new partnership will provide authors & artists a global platform for black literature & visual art Nationwide (BlackNews.com) --...
Piccolo Theatre announces its 2013/2014 Season
EVANSTON, IL - Piccolo Theatre, Inc. announces its dynamic thirteenth season of programming for the whole family, integrating classic favorites...
Audience Architects announces grant recipients for the 2013-2014 MetLife New Stages for Dance Initiative
Awards Provide Support for 10 Projects by Chicago Area Dance Companies and Artists CHICAGO, IL — Audience Architects (AA), a...
Goodman Theatre premieres “The Happiest Song Plays Last” by Pulitzer Prize-Winner Quiara Alegria Hudes April 13 – May 12, a commissioned work with Jibaro Music from Legendary Cuatro Player Nelson Gonzalez
Mayor Rahm Emanuel proclaims April 27 “Quiara Alegria Hudes Day†when 75 lucky Chicagoans will experience all three plays in...
“Slang N’ Friends” Mobile APP launched by African American Tech Start-up
New word game app available now for download on Apple and Android platforms Los Angeles, CA (BlackNews.com) -- "Slang n'...
Casting announced for Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s Third Annual Next Up
Partnership with Northwestern University features three plays in rotating repertory in the Steppenwolf Garage, May 28 - June 16, 2013...
Powerful book of poetry by Brenda Elizabeth Rose gives vital insight into life of elderly
Inspired by her observations of those living in her retirement residence, Brenda Elizabeth Rose’s ‘Selected Poems’ depicts life from a...
