Celebrating 40 Years The Soul Train Through 9/5/11
August 26th, 2011 by Shorty
Remember Soul Train? The show that started with Black people with Afros, bell-bottoms, stacks shaking their groove thangs to either live artists or the current hits of the day?
Did you know that Soul Train started in Chicago?
To honor the show’s 40th anniversary, the city’s Cultural Affairs and Special Events department along with the Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture are sponsoring the first ever Soul Train photography show, an exhibition of 55 rarely-seen photos from the Soul Train archives. The images are a sampling of more than 300,000 photographs taken on the Soul Train set during the show’s 1971 to 2006 run. The photo show will be in the first floor gallery space at Expo 72, the city’s exhibition space at 72 E. Randolph.
Hurry! It will only be here through September 5, 2011. Did I mention that it was free??
Have you already checked out the exhibit? How was it?
Shorty’s 2011 Chicago Auto Show Experience
February 26th, 2011 by ShortyI haven’t been to the auto show for years, and I really enjoyed 2011 Chicago Auto Show2 at McCormick Place. According to news reports, there were over 1,000 cars on display, and honestly, they all looked good to me. Even ones I would never buy. It must have been the lights shining from all parts of the cars that drew me. Or the $40,000 plus price tags. Allow me to share a few of my favorites.
Marcie ~aka~ Shorty in BMW Boxter
While you can’t see the entire car, I look good in this BMW Boxter with a price tag of $52,000 which probably only include the wheels, heat and keys. After I add all the other accessories and toys, it will be an easy $65,000. Hopefully, that will include all the taxes and other insane fees. This convertible, two-seater coupe is definitely a keeper.
Another cool ride was the Cadillac Escalade. I don’t know why I like this vehicle, but it’s highly unlikely I would ever pay for one. I do know that they are good to look at with prices beginning at $60,000.
The Toyota 4Runner has always been one of my favorites. It was beckoning me to have a seat. I did. And I still want one.
Nissan Altimas and Maximas are REALLY nice. Well, the bodies of the cars, anyway. I didn’t have a chance to sit in them because people were swarming around these babies. What does that mean? They were some of the more popular vehicles hands down.
I could go on about the cars I liked but I think your stories would be better. So, did you go to the 2011 Chicago Auto Show? What were some of your favorite rides?
103rd Annual Chicago Auto Show – February 11 – 20, 2011
February 6th, 2011 by Shorty
The above logo was used at the very first Auto Show in Chicago in 1901 on. Can you believe it’s been going on that long? And check out the cars below.
Well, it’s 103 years later and you can become a part of history by attending the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place form February 11 – 20, 2011. You have 10 days NOT to miss the event. You will get a chance to check out nearly 1,000 vehicles and the ride and drive experience. You will see Ford, Toyota, Chevrolet and Jeep vehicles in action indoors. Sounds exciting? I think it is, which is why I’ll be there. To get more information about times and prices and check out some of the cars that will be at the show, visit the Chicago Auto Show website.
Image credits: Chicago Auto Show
Martin Quest Program at Bronzeville Children’s Museum – January 17, 2011
January 15th, 2011 by Shorty
Image: Explore Chicago
Celebrate and learn about the great visionary and leader
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Monday, January 17, 2011
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Have fun and learn with film, crafts, songs and more!!
Bronzeville Children’s Museum
9301 S. Stony Island
Free for members; $5.00 for non-members
Call 773-721-9301 for more information.
81st Annual Chicago Boat, RV & Outdoor Show is Going on Through January 16, 2011
January 14th, 2011 by Shorty
Image: chicagoboatshow.com/
I know I am a little late sharing this information, but it’s not too late to attend if you are interested in boats, RVs and the great outdoors. The show is being held at McCormick Place – North Building, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive in Chicago through January 16, 2011. Visit Chicago Boat Show for more details.
Event schedule:
Friday: 11:00am – 9:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am – 9:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Admission Prices:
$10 Adults (16 & older)
$30 Adult 4-pack (16 & older) — The more the merrier! Buy three full-price adult tickets and the fourth one is on the house. Just think…that $10 savings can go towards parking, the first round of hot dogs or that new boat or RV you’ve been waiting for. This offer is valid for online purchase ONLY.
$8 Senior (65 & older) — Wednesday, January 12th & Thursday, January 13th ONLY
FREE for kids 15 & younger
Make sure you let us know about the hottest boats, RVs and outdoor toys for the year.
AMA AND THE MAGIC TOY BOX at the eta Theater – January 15, 2011
December 27th, 2010 by Shorty
Check out AMA and the Magic Toy Box, an educational and fun-filled tribute to Black Music, performed by eta’s Youth Performance Workshop, on January 15, 2011. The performance will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
A delightful musical fantasy about a young girl who feels her parents do not give her enough attention.
One day, while talking to her toys, they talk back to her and the fun begins! Upon her journey, Ama’s dolls teach her a valuable lesson about gratitude and parental respect.
Written and Directed by RUNAKO JAHI / Music Score by ANTHONY LLORENS / Music Direction by KEITH “1” AUSTIN
Choreographed by RUEBEN ECHOLES
Tickets are $15.00. You can also choose to donate your ticket so a young person or senior citizen can be a member of the audience. Simply select “Donated General Admission” to give someone an enjoyable theater experience. All “Personal Use General Admission” tickets will be available at the door. Simply print out and present your ticket at the door to the host’s representative.
Proceeds from ticket sales will help students continue their careers eta Creative Arts Foundation’s Saturday Youth Performance Workshop. For more information about eta Creative Arts Foundation visit http://www.etacreativearts.org/.
Learn About Kwanzaa at the Bronzeville’s Children’s Museum – December 28th
December 21st, 2010 by Shorty
Dr. Margaret Burroughs: In Her Own Words – A Day-Long Celebration! – December 11, 2010
December 8th, 2010 by Shorty
On Saturday, December 11th, The DuSable Museum of African American History will honor the life and legacy of its Founder, Dr. Margaret Taylor Goss Burroughs with a Celebration entitled “In Her Own Words” from 10:00am – 5:00pm.
The “family-friendly” program will also feature children’s workshops, including storytelling and art. Special musical and spoken word performances are also on the schedule and visitors will be able to leave their own tribute to Dr. Burroughs who was a teacher, mentor, friend and “mother figure” to thousands.
Admission to this event is FREE, however visitors are encouraged to either make a donation to the museum, or purchase a membership. DuSable Museum is located at 740 East 56th Place in Chicago’s Hyde Park Community.
Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light – Through January 9, 2011
December 7th, 2010 by Shorty
Photo borrowed from MSI Site
Now through January 9, 2011, visitors to the Museum of Science & Industry can check out Christmas trees from all over the globe as well as special performances by diverse cultural groups. You have to check out the schedule; it pretty cool. If funds are low, no worries. Just check out a museum pass from the Chicago Public Library and get in for free.
The Museum of Science and Industry is located at 57th Street and Lake Shore Drive.
Note: Call your local library before going to pick up a pass. All of the passes may be gone.