I am always one of those people determined to sparkle as much as I possibly can going into the holidays.  There is plenty of inspiration out there that positively reflects that mood.  We are talking about the fresh powdery snow covering festive lights, sparkly tinsel, and shiny ornaments.  If you’re looking to outshine everyone at […]

It was a blustery evening in the middle of an industrial park somewhere in the south suburbs of Chicago. As of late, I’ve gone through some lengths to find “mi gente” out there making incredible strides in business, art, and entertainment. Yet, through some friendly connections and a Facebook post, I stumbled upon a GoFundMe […]

A band comprised of talented artists from the island across the way, the Havana Cuba All Stars made its first stateside appearance to bring the joyful sounds of Cuba.  Formed by trumpeter and composer Michel Padrón who came from a musical family, spoke mostly on behalf of the band.  He introduced himself and the inspiration behind what […]

Another return to the heart of Pilsen where you’ll find papel picado and traditional Dia de Los Muertos flowers chalked into the sidewalk leading you to the gorgeous National Museum of Mexican Art for its 2nd annual gala. The night was organized with artist created Day of the Dead altars, mixed finger foods, and live […]

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Pilgrimage Festival/Facebook   It was nearly a week ago when myself and my photographer, Nicki made the long-distance road trip down to Franklin, Tennessee to experience the second annual Pilgrimage Festival.  This family-friendly festival was co-founded by Better Than Ezra frontman Kevin Griffin and produced by our pop RnB favorite, Justin Timberlake (side note: he […]

From a Single Mother.. To my growing beauty: The world is changing, and the things we face will make us uncomfortable and will likely hurt us. Know that my concern is your vivacious heart, your confidence, integrity, loyalty to people, and your view of the world. My goal is not to change the way you […]

Meghan Trainor made her way to the Rosemont Theater in August on her Untouchable Tour. The tour was to promote the album Thank You. She brought with her a band from Orange County called Common Kings and Hailee Steinfeld of Pitch Perfect 2 fame, and who will also be in a new film about teen […]