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Teesee`s Town: ‘Black Harvest’ celebrates our Black experience on film
Written by Theresa Fambro Hooks
Blu Monday with The Collective–While you’re out and about this evening, Aug. 11, stop by Blu 47 Restaurant and Lounge, 47th and King Dr., ‘round 7 p.m. That’s where The Collective will be holding forth once again, promising fresh n
Teesee's Town: Lu and Jorja Palmer to receive memorial tributes
Written by Theresa Fambro Hooks
In Memoriam–Two of our town’s beloved and late activists and community leaders, Lu and Jorja (English) Palmer, will be honored at a memorial tribute on Saturday, 4 p.m., during a dedication ceremony hosted by Chicago Black United Communities a
Teesee's Town: Dori Wilson, P.R. guru, to be saluted at scholarship benefit
Written by Theresa Fambro Hooks
Benefit Bash–A fave media sis, Dori Wilson, former high-paid, high fashion model turned public relations guru, receives high honors at an evening of revelry and recognition “for her numerous contributions to the world of public relations and f
Teesee's Town: Dempsey Travis celebrates ‘Year 88’ at gala b’day party
Written by Theresa Fambro Hooks
Dempsey J. Travis, entrepreneur, philanthropist, historian, author of over 20 best-selling books, real estate tycoon, jazz aficionado and self-made multi-millionaire, among many other interests, marked his 88th birthday at Harold Washington Cultural Cente
Teesee's Town: Denyce Graves performs at Sinfonietta’s annual charity ball
Written by Theresa Fambro Hooks
A world-renowned vocalist recognized as one of today’s most exciting operatic stars and who continues to gather unparalleled acclaim on four continents, will entertain at “Sounds of Music,” the Chicago Sinfonietta’s Annual Ball, Sa
Teesee's Town: Get Ready ends eta’s 2007-08 ‘season of classics’ on Thursday
Written by Theresa Fambro Hooks
Curtain Call--Award-winning musical "Get Ready" runs at eta Square, 76th and South Chicago, Thursday through Aug. 17, closing out a season of classics.
Teesee's Town: Provident Foundation to cite health care experts
Written by Theresa Fambro Hooks
Foundation Fundraiser–Dr. Terry Mason, Commissioner of the Chicago Dept. of Public Health, emcees “Gala 2008: Partners in Healthcare,” a fundraiser for Provident Foundation on April 26 at the Hyatt McCormick Hotel. Honorees: two husband-
TeeSee's Town: Annual ‘Dream a Bigger Dream Gala’ to honor WGN-TV’s Merri Dee
Written by Theresa Fambro Hooks
Gala Gal – A fave media sistah, Merri Dee, WGN-TV/Ch. 9’s director of community relations, will receive high honor and peacock praise on March 1 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago Hotel during the annual “Dream a Bigger Dream Gala” hoste
Teesee's Town: Anita Hill kickstarts Black Women's Expo
Written by Theresa Fambro Hooks
Women’s World–Anita F. Hill, professor of social policy, law and women’s studies at Brandeis University’s Heller School for Social Policy and Management, comes this way Aug. 1 to keynote a Leadership Summit from 8 a.m.– noon
Teesee`s Town: Annual Bud Billiken Scholarship & Awards Gala
Written by Theresa Fambro Hooks
A fave media sistah, the Sun-Times’ Mary Mitchell, also a WVON-AM radio host, picks up a special community service media award on Thursday when the Chicago Defender Charities Inc. hosts its annual Bud Billiken Scholarship & Awards Gala at the DuSabl