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

Show your young daughter how to Express Herself Through Art :Second Saturday's Program

Second Saturdays Program is a community-based program held at the Chicago Urban League every 2nd Saturday of the month from 10:00 a.m to 12:00 noon. For the month of November, we are having our very first art gallery! There will be local artists, including photographers, painters, sculptors and jewelry makers. Each artist will display 1-2 pieces of their art work, talk about their background, and hold a question and answer session with the girls about their art work.

As the focus of Polished Pebbles is about providing girls with strong communication skills to succeed in school, at home and in their communities, this event will teach girls about how to express themselves through art. Art is yet another form of communication and self-expression that the girls can learn about!

General info on Polished Pebbles:

Polished Pebbles (est. 2009) is a Chicago-based, nonprofit organization that mentors girls ages 7-17 on the effective life skill of communication. We have worked with over 300+ volunteer mentors who help 500+ girls via 21 program sites to solve their problems rationally as opposed to retaliating and develop the confidence to: speak up in class, join groups and seek leadership positions, communicate effectively and respectfully with adults, have peaceful interactions with their peers, and prepare for future careers.

Website: Polished Pebbles

Chicago area native debuts film about gun violence.

(Zion, IL) – Many students who graduate in the performing arts field may find it challenging to
find a career after graduating. For many people this means applying for internships and working
underpaid and odd jobs to earn a decent income. While this is usually the case, Berylanne Lynch has her
own way of working in the creative field – by directing and producing her very own films and plays that
she writes.
Berylanne Lynch is a native from Zion, IL. She graduated from Illinois State University in 2012
with a B.S. in theatre studies with a concentration in directing and theatre management. She is also a
Zion-Benton Township High School 2008 graduate, and attended courses at the College of Lake County
before transferring to Illinois State in 2009.
As an aspiring artist, she continued to pursue the arts after graduating, despite the difficult
obstacles it may offer. Lynch has directed and produced a short film, “Out of Range” this summer which
opened at Chicago Filmmakers earlier this month and will premiere online for two weeks on October 24th
.
“Out of Range” is about a college student that experiences a powerful coincidence that changes her life.
The 21 minute film was shot in hot spots Chicago, Miggy Smalls Sports Bar in Waukegan IL, and parts of
Zion, IL. The film explores the deep meaning of chance, coincidence, and gun violence within Chicago.
The film will be submitted to the Atlanta Film Festival and the Catlow Local Shorts Film Festival.
Lynch is also currently directing and producing a play this fall at Gorilla Tango Theatre,
Bucktown. “The UnderGround Effect” is a short, whimsical play that explores racism, social norms, and
interracial love in the Black community.
Although she has her hands full with managing two of her own productions, Ms. Lynch is also
pursuing a Master’s in written communication at National-Louis University, Chicago. Her goals include
teaching fundamental writing and theatre courses in the future.
“I believe anyone can break into their field, no matter how challenging. You may not get hired or
paid right away, but you still have to stay focused, remain confident, and basically be your own boss.
Living in a small town without bountiful entertainment or theatre companies unlike Chicago can be hard,
but I believe it can be an advantage as well.” Lynch started her own production company, B-Anne

Productions, in 2013 that is based in Lake County.


Full film available online here at: Out of Range Short Film