Everyday I pickup up my daughter from her grandmothers house; a 30 minute (or less) trek from one suburb to another.  I was raised most of my life in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago.  The reputation of suburbia is often a quiet one and has changed a bit throughout my life.  Naturally, my concerns have […]

Recent events in San Antonio, Texas have sparked outrage amongst many communities.  Nearly 100 people were found trapped in an enclosed trailer in a Wal-Mart parking lot; the conditions they were found in were both a tragedy and abysmal.  See the article here for more details. Chicago has become one of the fastest growing hubs […]

In case you didn’t know…myself and my photographer Alex went on a trek to cover Bonnaroo this year!  Aside from the sun and heat, there was some major acts that we couldn’t miss.  We’ve covered a lot of acts and had a handful of interviews that we will be bringing to you both here on […]

With summer within arms reach, you’ll be seeing some unique places to check out on the Halfstack blog.  And the city never falls short of talent to check out; Chicago native Jesus Corral will debut his art of paint on print at the Type House exhibition this weekend.    The collection features his popular photography […]

 Our west coast contributor Nicki, took some fab photos of the evening that featured Afrobeats Reggae and Soca DJ sets by BOVA, Enroute, Foreigner, Tiger and Supernova. Another adventure of the night was complimentary Fahamu body art by @Jagadore along with good vibes, drinks, and some non-stop dancing! Check out the photos!       […]

We’ve reached the spring equinox!  This means we are at this “almost summer” point to get our lifestyle change on!  Are you a little behind on the resolution bandwagon? Or are you basically at pro-athlete status now? Maybe its just time to freshen up your workout gear to motivate you to keep it going.  Now, […]

“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 […]

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 […]