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Juneteenth is derived from ‘June’ and ‘nineteenth’, and is the day that commemorates the freeing of all enslaved people in the United States at the end of the Civil War.  This blog will take you on a tour of its origination, history, and why it is a true day of celebration. Juneteenth marks our country’s…

The Chicago Blues Fest returns to Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park! Chicago has quite a history singing the ‘down home blues’, with its own world-known artists, such as Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, Howlin’ Wolf, Junior Wells, and Little Walter, to name a few.  Ray Charles, Ma Rainey (the ‘Queen of the Blues’), Etta James,…

Summertime in Chicago signals some incredible gatherings and events that people anticipate during the winter months! For gospel music lovers, the Chicago Gospel Fest is no exception! This year’s fest will be held at Millennium Park on Saturday, June 3, 2023. Chicago ties to Gospel Music  Gospel music is deeply-rooted in Chicago, with Mr. Thomas…