22nd Annual Black Excellence Awards Nominations Announced
The Board of Directors of the African American Arts Alliance, and the Black Excellence Awards Committee have announced the nominations for the 22nd Annual Black Excellence Awards. The Awards were established in 2002 to honor the outstanding works of art by African Americans in Theater, Dance, Music, Film, Literature, Visual Arts and Digital Media.
Governors State University Presents the World Premiere Musical RED SUMMER Next Month
Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts announces the world premiere of Red Summer written by Lookingglass Theatre’s Andrew White and MPAACT’s Shepsu Aakhu, composed by Shawn Wallace, directed by Lydia J. Dymond. Red Summer will play at the Center for the Performing Arts stage, just 35 miles from Chicago in University Park, IL, September 16-25, 2022.
Greenhouse Theater & GLP Productions Present N
Greenhouse Theater Center and GLP Productions present the world premiere of David Alex's political drama N, directed by TaRon Patton, playing October 24 a?" November 17, 2019 in The Greenhouse Theater Center's Upstairs Studio, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago.
Photo Flash: Black Ensemble's LAST DANCER STANDING Opens Sunday
Black Ensemble Theater Founder and CEO Jackie Taylor continue the 2017 Season (The Dance Theater Season) with the world premiere musical Last Dancer Standing (More Than Hip Hop), written, directed, and choreographed by Black Ensemble Theater Associate Director Rueben Echoles. Last Dancer Standing (More than Hip Hop) will be performed at the Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center, 4450 N. Clark Street in Chicago, July 22 - September 3, 2017.
Fall In Love With A New Favorite: Lindt LINDOR Pumpkin Spice Truffles
From leaf peeping to apple picking, the fall season is full of activities to partake in with friends and family. This August, Lindt USA is kicking off autumn early by debuting LINDOR Pumpkin Spice truffles, a limited edition flavor for chocolate lovers across the country to indulge in all season long and embrace as a new fall favorite. To celebrate the new truffles, Lindt is partnering with creative studio Wells & Grace to share tips on how to make the most of fall, and also collaborating with Lark Hotels in New England to offer an exclusive LINDOR welcome service. Chocolate fans can also join in the seasonal fun by participating in giveaways hosted across Lindt social channels.
Photo Flash: The Cavalier Gallery Opens First Major Exhibition, AMERICAN REALISM: PAST AND PRESENT
The first major gallery exhibition of the NYC fall art season opened at The Cavalier Gallery with a seminal show entitled American Realism: Past and Present on Thursday, October 22nd. Over 100 guests including collectors, critics, and many of the featured artists attended the opening night wine reception at the Cavalier's stunning and expansive fourth floor space at 3 West 57th Street. Scroll down for photos from the opening festivities!