Around Town Checks in with Joffrey Ballet
WGN TV: Around ‘The House’ checks in with Joffrey Ballet artist Derrick Agnoletti to talk about how he’s staying sane and in shape while sheltering in place. Watch online.
How Rogers Park supports small businesses in the Latino community
Univision TV: Rogers Park Business Alliance bilingual program manager Rebeca Fernandez talks about their support for Latinx businesses in Chicago. Watch online.
‘I Love Local’ Campaign to Support Small Businesses
FOX TV: Pamela Maass talks about the statewide “I Love Local” campaign and how Wicker Park and Bucktown are getting involved. Watch online.
‘We’ll Be Back Stronger’
WTTW TV: As the Chicago arts community says goodbye to shows for the spring season, many are now wondering when their next shows will resume. Watch online.
Chicago Children’s Choir Celebrates Black History Month
WBBM Newsradio: Songs of celebration from Stevie Wonder, Beyonce, and Curtis Mayfield filled the air at Symphony Center as the Chicago Children’s Choir marked Black History Month. Listen online here.
Congo Square celebrates its roots with the satirical “Day of Absence”
Chicago Reader: Douglas Turner Ward’s classic one-act kicks off their 20th season. Read the feature HERE.
Syleena Johnson debuts music from new album she calls ‘a celebration of women’
Chicago Sun-Times Weekend Plus Cover Story: Johnson returns home to debut the new material at City Winery on Jan. 10, including the “very blunt” title track with its empowering lyrics. Read the feature here.
La importancia de comprar tus regalos de Navidad en negocios pequeños y apoyar el comercio local
Univision: Carolina Juarez, of Rogers Park Business Alliance, says that during this holiday season people usually shop in large stores, which can affect small stores negatively. Watch the story here.
Small Business Saturday encourages Chicago-area shoppers to buy local
ABC7: On Small Business Saturday, customers can shop for holiday presents and support local businesses without spending big bucks, as dozens of stores offer discounts and specials on this day. Pamela Maass from Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce shares why it’s important to shop small from Transit Tees, the Chicago-themed merchandise authority. Click here […]
Dancers with cerebral palsy to grace stage in Joffrey Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’
ABC7: The Joffrey Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” is coming back to a Chicago stage. This year, the legendary dance company is adding a new role for children with physical challenges in one of its iconic scenes. Two young women with cerebral palsy, Emma Lookatch and Larke Johnson, are overjoyed to perform in the holiday classic. Click […]