Dr. Margaret T. Burroughs Gallery at South Shore Cultural Center

February 23rd, 2010 by Shorty | Posted in Culture | View Comments

Today the Dr. Margaret T. Burroughs Gallery was revealed to the world.  Located inside the South Shore Cultural Center, Dr. Burroughs’ artwork dating back to the 1950s as well as some of her many accomplishments and accolades (you should see the wall!) are some of the treasures found at the gallery.

I won’t go into her accomplishments because there are many of them.  However, I would like to share a few reasons why I adore this phenomenal woman.

Dr. Burroughs is 92 years old and still teaches art classes at the prison, goes bowling and roller skates. Yes, roller skate! She is officially my favorite role model on this side of heaven (next to my mother, of course).

Mayor Daley & Dr. Burroughs

Mayor Daley & Dr. Burroughs

Shorty & Dr. Burroughs

Dr. Burroughs & Shorty

Check out the gallery as soon as you can.  The South Shore Cultural Center is located at 7059 South Shore Drive.

African American History Events at South Side Libraries – February 27th

February 23rd, 2010 by Shorty | Posted in Culture, Education | View Comments

Patricia Liddell Researchers present their Annual Black History Month Celebration
Saturday, February 27, 11:00 am
Woodson Regional Library, Second Floor Conference Room
The Patricia Liddell Researchers, Chicago’s chapter of the African American Historical and Genealogical Society, demonstrate techniques and offer advice on the best resources to use when tracing ancestral lineage in this annual genealogy program.

African Mask Read More →

Sales Assistant at Clear Channel – Deadline: 2/26/10

February 22nd, 2010 by Shorty | Posted in Employment | View Comments

Clear Channel has an immediate opening for a Sales Assistant, who will support a group of approximately 10 Account Executives and report directly to the station Local Sales Manager and the station General Sales Manager.
Responsibilities:

Assist staff with sponsorship proposals and recaps
Generating contract confirmations and invoices for staff upon request
Submitting affidavits weekly
Sending out spot times Read More →

Dental Health for the Family Workshop – February 25th

February 20th, 2010 by Shorty | Posted in Health | View Comments

Facilitated by Hannah Gee, DDS, this workshop will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Christian Community Health Center on 9718 S. Halsted Chicago.

African American History Events at South Side Libraries – February 25th

February 20th, 2010 by Shorty | Posted in Culture, Education | View Comments

African Americans in Photography
Thursday, February 25, 4:30 p.m.
Vodak- Eastside Branch
Join photographer Owen Lawson as he discusses the history of African Americans in photography, including his professional career.  In addition, Lawson demonstrates how to take outstanding digital photographs.

Talking Jazz
Thursday, February 25. 6:00 p.m.
Whitney Young Branch
Whitney Young staff members lead a group discussion on specific musical Read More →

Paint Yourself Silly Art Class – February 24th

February 19th, 2010 by Shorty | Posted in Education, Young People | View Comments

Paint Yourself Silly Art Class will be held at Hegewisch Public Library from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 24th. Hegewisch is located at
3048 E. 130th Street.

African American History Events at South Side Libraries – February 24th

February 19th, 2010 by Shorty | Posted in Culture, Education | View Comments

African American Stories and Crafts for Preschoolers
Wednesday, February 24, 11:00 a.m.
Jeffery Manor Branch
Children enjoy stories about African American history and create a related craft.
Find addresses of the above libraries here.

African American History Events at South Side Libraries – February 23rd

February 18th, 2010 by Shorty | Posted in Culture, Education | View Comments

Talking Jazz
Tuesday, February 23, 6:00 p.m.
Whitney Young Branch
Whitney Young staff members lead a group discussion on specific musical artists concentrating on their musical genre, discography, biographical information, and more.
Find addresses of the above libraries here.

Feedback About Electrical Training at Dawson

February 17th, 2010 by Shorty | Posted in Education | View Comments

I posted information about the ComEd electrical training partnership with Dawson Skill Center on my Shorty In Da House blog.
Here is the most recent comment received:
Be cautious of this lineman program because not too many people are finding jobs. In most cases, you lose $6500.00 and are back where you started five months earlier. I Read More →

African American History Events at South Side Libraries – February 22nd

February 17th, 2010 by Shorty | Posted in Culture, Education | View Comments

The Art of Knitting and Crocheting
Monday, February 22, 10:30 a.m.
Jeffery Manor Branch
Participants learn the basic techniques of knitting and crocheting.  All materials will be provided.
A Taste of Motown
Monday, February 22, 5:30 p.m.
Thurgood Marshall Branch
Participants lip-sync to great hit sounds of Motown.

African Americans in Photography
Monday, February 22, 6:00 p.m.
Wrightwood-Ashburn Branch
Join photographer Owen Lawson as he discusses Read More →