While I have one eye on Rio, I am multitasking my other eye, live streaming an international hip hop competition. Yes, Rio 2016 is here and I, among the many, am spending the next few weeks obsessing over superhuman strength and abilities.  Abilities that basically remind me that my summer body is far too late.  […]

How defeat doesn’t declare an end, it echoes opportunity Suavé & the Hip Hop ConnXion   “Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable…Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals.” Martin Luther King Jr. Passion is a word that is almost solely […]

Marina Alyse is an upcoming performer coming out of Illinois, who is eager to shed some light on personal strife. “I just want to write songs people are able to connect and relate to. In many situations you can feel like this is only happening to you, you’re the only one. But that’s not true.” […]

This article was posted November 8th, 2015 Pilsen has been a central hub for the majority of Chicago’s Mexican-American citizens.  At the heart of this cultured and graffiti clad neighborhood is the National Museum of Mexican Art.  It’s existence for over 30 years has housed Mexican, Latino and Chicano art and on November 6th they […]

The legendary voice behind the classic, “I Still Believe” came to Chicago on the heels of a new EP release.  Brenda K. Starr says the 5-track album is set to be ready later this summer.  Hennessy allowed HalfStack to attend a private dinner to honor both Brenda and well-known salsa singer, Eddie Santiago.  The private […]

I had arrived at the Dance or Life gala held at the Chicago Hilton Hotel.  The towering walls are donning red lighting while the business around it is both social and welcoming.  I met many retired dancers who have progressed into teaching positions around the Chicago area.  Many were wearing bows that signified that they […]

I’m psyched to bring my lifestyle blog to all of you next month.  Art and Sol will represent a lot of what I have been fortunate to bring you through Halfstack.  A mix of art, entertainment, Chicago and its Latin culture, as well as a few things that are dear to my heART. Dance is […]