The bustle that was Bonnaroo 2017 did not overwhelm the sweet sounds of LA artist Ethan Gruska.  It was the final day of the festival and we were able to chat with Ethan before his performance.  His debut album “Slowmotionary,” he explained as “how economical I can make it” with pure piano and just his […]

The legendary show that is Cirque du Soliel is returning to Chicago with their newest show, Luzia: A Waking Dream of Mexico. If you have ever had the privilege of seeing a Cirque show, whether in any of their residencies or touring performances, you know what awaits you is a reverie of magic, fantasy and […]

TONIGHT! A known force in the dance community to be reckoned with, Gigi Torres is on a tricity tour to premiere her dance films exploring female identities and experiences.  Along with her films will be her launch of her programming for her production company Her Empire Productions.  This company is designed around female empowerment in […]

East coast born and Chicago raised choreographer Leila Henry premiered her “Sincerely” series last month in front of a packed crowd in the South Loop. She has long been highly regarded throughout the Chicago dance community even with a reputation of shyness; you would not know that to be a small culpability from her recent […]

“Creativity takes courage”- Henri Matisse Mexican-born Luis Sahagun has long been involved in creating. However, his self-discovery as an artist came as a late bloom in a lengthy journey. “I wasn’t completely naïve to being an artist, I was always a drawer,” describing his transition. Even in his early years as a sketch artist, Luis […]

February doesn’t fall short of award ceremonies with the Grammy’s and the IMAGE awards done, we get to look forward to some Oscar night excitement.  For a lot in the industry there is non-stop parties; pre-parties, after parties, and the hotel lobby (sorry for that JayZ reference….actually, not sorry).  Typically, Halfstack doesn’t get a lot […]

  Never gone are the old days of house parties when you’d risk sneaking out of your parents house to jam to some old school Chicago house music and Freestyle jams.  Even in our now grown adult years, the party never leaves us. Newly formed MAS Entertainment from the Northwest Suburbs is determined to bring […]

Brotherhood: Leyendas de un Bracero   The new year will not be falling short of things to do anytime soon!  Extend your appreciation for local talent by way of Chicago artist Luis Sahagun, who will be presenting a solo exhibition at the Kruger Gallery.   The show will feature works that press his research into Native […]