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Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Teesee's Town: Oprah's On!--Whitney, M.J., Mariah kick-start her 24th season

by Theresa Fambro Hooks
Two back-to-back episodes with Whitney Houston in a candid, revealing, no-holds barred world exclusive interview launches the 24th season of "The Oprah Show" Monday.
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Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Teesee's Town: Blue Nefertiti stars in Paris@Night, Gala kicks off African fest

by Theresa Fambro Hooks
A special performance by Blue Nefertiti’s “Paris@Night,” a French cabaret solo act by Celia, the younger sister from Les Nubians, highlights Wednesday’s Gala & Awards Ceremony. The event kicks off the 20th annual Chrysler Financial African Festival of the Arts to be held Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4 -7.
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Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Teesee's Town: Marilyn Stewart, CTU president, to address City Club of Chicago lunch

by Theresa Fambro Hooks
Newsy Names – Insiders and those in the know are predicting “a sell out” when Marilyn Stewart, president of the Chicago Teachers Union, addresses the City Club of Chicago’s Public Policy Luncheon on Oct. 1 at Maggiano’s Banquets, 111 W. Grand.
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Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Teesee's Town: Jazz great Ahmad Jamal to perform at 20th African Fest, Sept. 4-7

by Theresa Fambro Hooks
Performances by world-renowned jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal, South African songstress Lorraine Klaasen, vocalist Julia Huff, musician Booker T. Jones, Congolese touring ensemble Soukous Stars, the first U.S. tour of the Cuban group Los 3 de la Habana, the dance group Spirit and more highlight one of the largest events focusing on Africa – the “must attend” 20th annual African festival of the arts that promises to “rock” Washington Park the Labor Day weekend.
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Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Teesee's Town: Comcast supports Chicago Urban League's youth leadership program

by Theresa Fambro Hooks
Hats Off – to the Comcast Foundation on its second installment of $40,000 to the Chicago Urban League NULITES, a youth leadership program that enhances middle school students’ skills in academics, financial literacy and social development.
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Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Teesee's Town: Bronzeville senior citizens slate inaugural wheelchair parade

by Theresa Fambro Hooks
Move over, Bud Billiken! Make room for several residents of Pioneer Gardens! They’ll be honored on Saturday at the inaugural Senior Citizen Wheelchair Parade in Bronzeville.
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Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Teesee's Town: BUFI sets 9th Living Legends/Passing the Torch honors

by Theresa Fambro Hooks
Pass It On! – Emil Jones Jr., retired president of the Illinois Senate, will bestow his distinguished mantle of leadership upon his son, Sen. Emil Jones III, when the Black United Fund of Illinois presents its ninth annual “Living Legends/Passing the Torch” awards on Sept. 26 at the Museum of Science & Industry.
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Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Teesee's Town: Judge Arnette R. Hubbard to receive high honor from ABA

by Theresa Fambro Hooks
The Honorable Arnette Rhinehart Hubbard, a judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County, receives a coveted and distinguished achievement honor at the 19th Annual Margaret Brent Awards Luncheon on Aug. 2 at the Fairmont Hotel during the American Bar Association’s Annual Meeting here in Chicago.
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Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Teesee's Town: Bronzeville Cultural Fest salutes actor, film director Bill Duke

by Theresa Fambro Hooks
A gala tribute to and works by acclaimed award-winning director, actor, producer, writer and film mentor Bill Duke tops the Third Annual Bronzeville Cultural Festival, June 18- 21, hosted by Third World Press Foundation.
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Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Teesee's Town: Revitalized Lake Meadows Art Fair marks fifth year

by Theresa Fambro Hooks
Talented artisans, vendors and musicians come together when the revitalized Lake Meadows Art Fair celebrates its fifth anniversary June 20–21 in Lake Meadows Shopping Center, 35th and King Dr. This free, fun-filled family-oriented event is organized by Helen Y. West, Bronzeville art dealer and former gallery owner.
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