The students at the Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg are hosting their annual fashion show to benefit a local charity.  The show’s title for 2017 is A.R.T (Ascend, Rise, Transcend) which is meant to reflect the current socio-political climate as well as this generations reinvention and progression in fashion. As part of its fashion curriculum, students […]

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 […]

  Chicago dancer and artist Leila Henry will be premiering her long awaited project this Saturday, February 11th at Jimmy Green’s on State Street.  The video is set to include over 50 dancers and was filmed in the span of a year in various locations throughout Chicago.  With the help of cinematographer Katie Moffit, Leila […]

  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 […]

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 […]