A couple of weeks ago my family and I took off to Memphis, TN for a weekend getaway. We’d been there before, but the trip revolved around business and opportunities for sightseeing were limited. If you know anything at all about Memphis, you know that it is the home of the Lorraine Motel where Dr.... Continue Reading →
Summer of MUSIC! – Rodrigo & Gabriela
On Saturday, June 3, 2017, I had the pleasure of witnessing intense artistry and acoustic sound by Rodrigo y Gabriela. My martial arts home girl, Sherrie and I traveled north by train to the Vic Theatre. The theatre is located in Chicago’s Central Lakeview area. The neighborhood is eclectic with lots of options for entertainment, food,... Continue Reading →
A Southern Girl’s View of The Big Apple
I have wanted to visit NYC for as long as I can remember. It was actually a dream of mine to live there after college, but life happened, plans changed, and my living in The Big Apple never happened. But now it was time to decide the family vacation and guess what? New York here... Continue Reading →
Memorial Day Weekend – House Music in Chicago
Dancing to House Music reminds me of days of feeling free and happy to be me. From beat to beat, my worries about career, love, and life obstacles fell below my feet. Life is music to my ears. On Sunday, May 28th I visited Promontory-Chicago, a restaurant and music venue in Hyde Park, on... Continue Reading →
In the City: City Winery Atlanta
If you are looking for something new to do in Atlanta then you have to check out City Winery. City Winery has dining and entertainment in one place. The night I went, we were there to see a comedy show. Yet, on most nights, there is a featured artist performing, typically live music. You... Continue Reading →
2017 Will Find Me Taking a New Approach to an Old Dream!
With the new year right around the corner, everyone is reflecting on what they want to do differently. So many are caught up in changing the way they look and living a healthier life. I am no exception. I'm turning fifty in 2017 and you best believe that I want to be fifty and fabulous,... Continue Reading →
Date Night with Mary J. & Maxwell
Anyone who knows me knows that I am a huge Mary J. Blige fan. I love her music and her realness. She has never appeared to be the kind of celebrity to pretend to be something or someone she’s not for the sake of record sales. Her music speaks to the masses, it’s relatable, and... Continue Reading →
A Super Sexy, Sultry artist: Brian McKnight is still relevant after a couple decades in the music game!!
A few weeks ago, I got an alert from City Winery-Chicago that Brian McKnight was gracing the stage in an intimate solo performance. In that moment, my movements were fluid and without regret. As I slammed the keys on my computer, I reminisced in my mind about the last time I saw him in concert.... Continue Reading →
In The City- Maxwell Listening Party & Dinner At Lobby At Twelve
In 2009, Maxwell dropped a gem with BLACKsummers'night. We floated high off of Pretty Wings and he told us that there would be one album a year until the trilogy was completed. We waited with baited breath until the next album dropped. And then Maxwell went on hiatus. Creatives do things like that. And we've... Continue Reading →
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