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Join us for a very special VIP cocktail reception* from 6PM to 8PM on March 31st with light passed hors d'oeuvres to kick off the party! 

Tickets are $20 and up. Limited VIP tables are available. All ticket proceeds to benefit the Frankie Knuckles Foundation. 

For information please contact KatieRose@RockitRanch.com or visitTheUndergroundChicago.com/Warehouse for more details!

*Law requires us to limit 4 cocktails per guest; 6P-8P

Upcoming

Theater directors from across the United States discuss the history, achievements and challenges facing the African American theater community.

PANELISTS
Ekundayo Bandele, Hattiloo Theatre
Sarah Bellamy, Penumbra Theatre Company
Lydia R. Diamond, Playwright
Jonathan McCrory, National Black Theatre
Dominique Morisseau, Playwright 
Ron OJ Parson, Director
Derrick Sanders, Director
Jackie Taylor, Black Ensemble Theater
Monday, April 13 | 6pm
Presented by Congo Square Theatre Company
Goodman Theatre (170 N. Dearborn St.)
312.443.3800 | GoodmanTheatre.org
FREE | Reservations required.

CIMMfest & City Winery Chicago Present: 
An Evening of Music, Film & Wine w/ Spike Lee 
Saturday, April 18 / 8PM
Tix & Info: http://bit.ly/1Et6ECz

Chef Samuel Marshall wants you to savor Japanese Soba Noodles

Japanese soba noodles:

Ingredients 1. Soba Noodles 2. Small carrot 3. mushrooms 4. Micro cilantro 5. Yamaki Soba Noodle Sauce 6. Kosher salt 7. Fresh cracked pepper 8. 2
Scallions Directions: 1. In a large pot bring to boil 4 cups of salted water and cook to package instructions. 2. Once done, drain and rinse in salted cold water and set aside.

For mushrooms: 1. Finely diced your choice of mushrooms, I enjoy shiitake. 2. In a medium saute pan on medium/high heat add 2TBSP olive oil. 3. Add mushrooms to olive oil and saute for about 3 minutes, season with kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper. 4. Add 2TBSP butter to pan and cook until butter is incorporated. 5. Add 2TBSP red wine vinegar and cook for an additional 1 minute. 6. Remove from heat and set aside to cool for about 3 minutes. 7. Peel carrot and shave thinly with a potato peeler.

For Plating: 1. Place noodles in a pasta bowl, top with shaved carrots. Sprinkle mushrooms around the bowl and chopped scallions. Garnish with micro cilantro. 2. Add 3TBSP of soba sauce to bowl, ladel over soba noodles. 3. Serve room temperature and enjoy

Chef Samuel Marshall, a part of our upcoming CulinaryCelebration.
#culinarychicago

Chef Samuel tells us about himself:

"40 years old, born and raised in Chicago, Il. 
Attended Culinary School at Le Cordon Bleu Chicago, worked and trained at mk Restaurant under Chef Erick Williams. Started Urban Fusion Cuisine 2013 with partner Chef Mary Stewart. 
You're now able to get a taste of my amazing dishes by attending one of Urban Fusion Cuisine pop up restaurant locations. Which happens twice a month. Event info is posted on my Facebook page each month.." https://www.facebook.com/SDM34

While Chuy harps on school closings, Rahms effect on HS edu reads as follows

While Chuy harps on school closings, using inaccurate information at times as he does so, the REAL info shows that....

-CPS reached an all-time high CPS graduation rate of just under 70%

-Chicago's Public School system now has the largest International Baccalaureate (IB) program in the country, offering rigorous, pre-college curriculum to thousands of Chicago students.

-Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education is being planned at dozens of schools by training 1000 teachers over the next five years and triple the number of students that receive STEM credentials by the end of 2018.

-Five STEM high schools were established in 2012 in partnership with Cisco, IBM, Microsoft, Motorola Solutions, and Verizon Wireless, providing over 1,000 work-based learning opportunities and 900 mentorships to 1,300 students thus far

-Every student now has the opportunity to graduate high school with at least one of the following four “early college and career credentials” in addition to their HS diploma: AP credit, IB Diploma, industry-recognized certification, or dual credit and dual enrollment.


What has registered with you concerning Garcia's school plans?
What are your thoughts about these stats? 

The official trailer of "Living Life on the Edge." by Dare2BeDifferentProductions

To be released in April! Subscribe to D2BD productions to stay updated> D2BD

 

#BlackDadsLIVE! Rahman Fleming tells us about the man he calls dad....

This man's name was Victor Fleming aka Dick Fleming as he was affectionately known by most people in Natchez, MS. He was my grandfather on my mother's side, but in all actuality HE WAS MY FATHER. I like too many black males, did not have my birth father in my life for whatever reasons/excuses he came up with. But my GrandFather not only raised me as his son, but actually adopted me, so i really was his son. I only had him in my life until the age of 12, but in those 12 short years he taught EVERYTHING it meant to be a man, and A STRONG BLACK MAN. He taught me that a black man's duty is to protect his woman, he taught me what is right and wrong, he taught me what honor truly means, he taught me that i can achieve anything if i work hard for it and believe in myself, he taught me that I must stand up and be a man because no one else will do it for me, and he taught me that no matter how much hate and evil this world throws at me I am stronger than it because i am a BLACK MAN. He taught me this an so much more in just 12 short years, and before he left me, his last words were, "you have to be the man of the house now....you have to be a man" Not a day goes by that i don't miss him and think of him, i wish he were still with me, but im thankful for the short time, because if not for him i would have never become the man i am at 37. Peace and love to this page

La Femme | A Female Choreographers Showcase- tix at %50 off

In Celebration of Women's History Month, Red Clay Dance company in partnership with Fuller Park presents La Femme | a female choreographers showcase. Bringing the work of eight black female choreographers from across the country to the stage for four performances. New to the show this year, a visual art installation showcasing the work of eight artists selected by the choreographers for their complementary aesthetic.

Choreographers: March 20-21
Brittany L. Williams | Miami, FL 
Lela Aisha Jones | Philadelphia, PA
Alexandra Warren | Greensboro, NC 
Ysaye McKeever | Chicago, IL

Save 50% on tix by pre ordering online with code: herstory via http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/126567

Also take the time to look at exclusive pristine art from #Geminyii who will display exclusive 16x20 artwork for sale- %10 off when you mention CBC.

Fuller Park Auditorium
331 West 45th Street | Chicago, IL 60609
Tickets: $7-15 | Group Rate Available
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1265673



















Lead Funding Support from The Chicago Community Trust.

A Chicago political and business insider speaks on Chuy's Financial Transaction Tax idea and his revenue generation ideas

"... Chuy supporters can't even articulate his plan. Unless he's done a complete 180 degree turn, Chuy has spoken out AGAINST a financial transaction tax. One of the reasons I supported Bob over Chuy b/c I was able to still push the FTT on Bob's platform as a potential revenue source to explore. Chuy is actually closer to Rahm on that issue. He's also not for a commuter tax. All in all, Chuy has no plan for revenue generation, but wants to spend money. How can you talk about more fairly distributing shrinking resources? He has no plans for revenue generation and has yet to propose an economic plan that would catalyze a growth economy. That's nothing more than reshuffling the chairs on the deck of the Titanic. Smh"

Chicago TECH & STEM star and Blue 1647 founder Emile Cambry answers #4QUICKQUESTIONS #iamchicago

"...jobs today require skills. 1 in 5 jobs in Chicago can't be filled if you don't have #STEM training." @Forbes

 We asked Emile #4QUICKQUESTIONS regarding Blacks in tech, his firm's role in the community and what he sees for himself in the future.

1. Why should Blacks be excited about tech?

Blacks should be excited about tech, because it's where the future jobs and opportunity lie. By the year 2020, there will be 1.4 million new tech jobs, and at the current university rate, 70% of those jobs will go unfilled. Illinois has over 100,000 open jobs in tech. The average income of an IT professional is greater than the average black and latino family combined, with an unemployment rate at a third of the rate of black families in Chicago. We've always been innovators and creators, and I truly believe the next Mark Zuckerburg will probably be a black woman.

2. Tell us about BLUE 1647 and why it's so important to the community

BLUE1647 is a technology and entrepreneurship center, focused on enlarging the technology community. Underserved areas deserve to be a part of the innovation economy, and there needed to be intentional space where folks build, collaborate, and learn. We're part digital vocational school, part coworking space, and part business accelerator. It's important that we are located in the community, and our subsequent locations are located in the community, because "trickle down innovation" will not work to increase jobs and opportunities in our communities. In Chicago, over a billion dollars was invested institutionally in the downtown, River North areas, and it's amoral and immoral to think they have all of the answers. I believe technology is an opportunity to solve problems at scale, and I want to ensure our communities are solving problems for our communities, and adding the much-needed diversity to the innovation pool.

3. How did you fall in love with Tech?

I fell in love with tech when I saw how in 18 months, an entrepreneur can go from one user to hundreds of millions. With my community-first background, I wanted to create the AAU of diverse tech talent. I want to see what the Derrick Rose of tech can do, and how catalytic it can be for our communities when that sort of wealth is generated, and hopefully reinvested back in our communities through job growth and investing in the next generation of entrepreneurs. The folks that started Paypal became wealthy, then they invested in friends who created YouTube. We all use tech, we are all creative, and we can change the game.

4. Whats next for Emile Cambry?

Scale, scale, and more scale. I want us to be in as many markets as possible, creating the model for rebuilding communities in the 21st century. I want to extend that to other countries, where they have a diverse population I want to continue to fight for economic and social justice, and see where that takes me. I want a million people a day to interact with programs we've created, and if that happens, we can change the narrative of what our communities are, and can achieve. Twitter wouldn't be what it is if it weren't for blacks. Neither would Instagram. We have a knack for making things cool and relevant, and we need to start making some money from it!

Chef Levatino Harris wants you to munch on Apple Tacos.

Apple tacos...YUM!

4 Apples peeled & sliced
½ C Sugar
2 tsp Cinnamon
½ tsp Nutmeg
½ C Water
Tortilla's (flour) 6" size
Oil (for frying tortillas)
1/2 c sugar-cinnamon mixture
Whipped cream
DIRECTIONS:
Place apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and water in a sauce pan. Stir until well blended and cover and cook on medium stirring frequently for 10 minutes or until apples are semi soft. If needed, thicken sauce using 1 Tbl of cornstarch to 3-4 Tbl of water. Mix into sauce and stir until thickened. Heat oil on medium heat in a skillet and holding the tortilla folded in half, place the bottom on tortilla in the oil for a few seconds. Then lay it on one side until browned and then place other side down until browned. Remove from oil and Sprinkle browned tortilla with sugar-cinnamon mixture. Fill taco shells with apple pie filling and top with whipped cream, and sprinkle a little more of sugar-cinnamon mixture on top.


#culinarychicago
#chitowneats

#cultureofblackchicago

The Urban League and Quad Communities want to teach you about BUSINESS RESOURCES as we celebrate Women's History Month

Please take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to learn about the ins and outs of how to get contracts and financing as well as to hear inspiring and informative revelations from women entrepreneurs discussing the benefits of proper and focused networking!

This 3rd annual resource fair, hosted by Quad Communities Development Corporation and The Chicago Urban League, will bring timely topics on small business development. 

Join us for a contracting panel to hear about immediately available opportunities from government entities as well as special service areas. 

There will also be an opportunity to visit exhibitors that can assist in financing your small business, as well as ensuring your assets are adequately covered. 

The final panel will feature women entrepreneurs who will discuss how their network assisted them in growing their business.

Register here

Talented painter Gemynii and some of her works are HERE!

Get Free- $225

Here this weekend as an invtee to the beautiful La Femme Choreographic Showcase by Red Clay Dance Company is the talented sassy and beautiful Rachael Storer who will be showcasing a few of her dazzling array of artworks.

The paintings featured here in this article are sure to be quickly snapped up when she arrives at tonight's La Femme Celebration at #RedClayDance so can pre-order at her website Pieces of a Gem- Artworks by Gemynii ! 

or....attend La Femme and get %10 off when you mention CBC to Gemnyii 
They can either be shipped or even be picked up inside at the captivating LaFemme showcase>>  Info and tix

Who is Gemynii?

Gemynii is a self taught artist who mainly works with painting. She is also a poet, art instructor, and community activist/organizer. 

Her paintings focus mainly on abstract portraits of people of color and is influenced heavily by social issues, music, body and gender acceptance, and the Black experience. Gemynii seduces the viewer into a world of ongoing equilibrium and the interval that articulates the stream of daily events. Moments are depicted that only exist to punctuate the human drama in order to clarify our existence and to find poetic meaning in everyday life.

Rachel Gemynii Evolving

Gemynii currently lives and works in Durham. In early 2013 she began to formally exhibit her work locally.  Since that time she has showcased her work in various venues up such as  Pitch Media Gallery, The Market Street Coffeehouse, Duke University Hospital, Golden Belt, Winston Salem State University, The Brooklyn Swirl, Blue Coffee Cafe, and Busboys & Poets. In September of 2013, Gemynii became apart of an international art collective known as RAW. Over the last year and a half, she has showcased with RAW three times as a featured visual artist and was recognized as a Director's Highlight at the 5th annual RAW awards. In July 2014, Gemynii exhibited work at Brooklyn's RAW show Communique as well as two additional shows in the in Brooklyn area. In December of 2014 she also placed 2nd in The Oak City Art Battle in Downtown Raleigh.

No Justice- $275

Constance- $300

SIB'S Breakfast Club's Spring Affair Celebrating Black Art & Culture @ The Swift Family Mansion!

SIB'S Breakfast Club…. It's a party in the Morn!
“If it Ain’t Fun, It Ain’t No Fun”

Let's celebrate and support another black owned business with Sibyl Holloway and friends. We'll eat a great meal and network as usual. 

SIB’S Breakfast Club celebrates Black Art & Culture! Chicago’s cultural offerings are among the strongest competitive advantages; which include a rich history and the current presence of excellent Black arts presentation and production. This event will allow us to focus on those African Americans who are striving to make a difference and a footprint in our Black Art & Culture community. 

What is black art and culture? Photography, Production, Acting, Comedy, Poetry, Sculpture, Painting, Fashion, Writing, Design, Dance, Radio & Broadcasting, Culinary, Music, Rap, ..AND MORE....... This is our expression, creative skill and imagination producing works to be appreciated. Every culture has their distinctive way of expressing art and culture. I am extremely proud of the successes that black artist have maintained despite their many racial adversities. America’s cultural industries have all fully benefited from the creativity and contributions of African Americans artist. Our artists have always had to fight to counteract racism while also focusing on creativity. Black artist of all kinds have developed unique styles that challenged pervading stereotypes of African American culture. WE have so much talent! Join us as we honor and support our Black Art & Culture.

This month we highlight The Swift Mansion. The marble-clad Swift Mansion stood in the shadows of the World's Columbian Exposition, and at the center of one of Chicago's wealthiest communities. The mansion is located 4500 S. Michigan Ave. near many other examples of castle like houses. The key difference? Most were cut up, modernized or demolished from the 1940s through the 1960s, whereas the Swift Mansion remains intact The Inner City Youth and Adult Foundation occupies the building. The Swift Mansion was also the first office of the Chicago Urban. We look forward to supporting these wonderful artists while enjoying the character of this beautiful mansion.

Music by: Brian Sayles & Dj Tone

Attire: Spring Fun!

Free Admission

My mission is very simple. I support black owned businesses. Do you? Join me.

What will you bring to the table?


For more information, or to become a sponsor please contact Sibyl @ 312-253-7417 or sibsbreakfastclub@live.com
Visit: www.sibsbreakfastclub.com