All Entries in the "Cultural Voice" Category
Lollapalooza Play List
Some may call it the big box retailer of music fests, but there’s no denying that Lollapalooza makes it easy to catch a mix of indie darlings, has-been rockers and live rarities in a well-orchestrated string of outdoor shows. The word “easy” is key. With a baby at home, those 11 p.m. shows at the [...]
Broadway in Chicago
I am a theatre lover. I grew up participating in an after school theatre program, I majored in theatre in college and I have spent most of my career working for theatres. So it is always important to me to live in a city that supports and presents good live theatre. Needless to say, living [...]
The Chicago Sinfonietta ~ A Doorway To Diversity
23 seasons ago, Maestro Paul Freeman embarked on a musical journey of diversity, culture and class. Maestro Paul Freeman founded the Chicago Sinfonietta in 1987 as a response to the need of opportunity for young performance artists of diverse backgrounds. Having conducted in Grant Park prior, Maestro Freeman felt a surge of energy that compelled [...]
Boba Craze found in Chinatown
By: MJ Tam Not that the whole Boba Craze is anything new, but it is somewhat still very foreign for some and I thought I can help in explaining what is all the hoopla over some drinks called Boba or what some people know as Bubble drinks/teas. What is Boba anyway? Boba are these small [...]
Let Me Walk You Down To Chinatown
By MJ Tam I’ve been approached repeatedly by friends wanting to know where and what to do in Chinatown and I am always happy to pitch in my 2 cents. It seems to me that this is also a perfect place to share my favorite picks. So let me be your family guide on this [...]
Let Me Walk You Down To Chinatown – A series
By: MJ Tam November 13, 2008 – I’ve been approached repeatedly by friends wanting to know where and what to do in Chinatown and I am always happy to pitch in my 2 cents. It seems to me that this is also a perfect place to share my favorite picks. So let me be your [...]
Double Ten Parade in Chinatown
By: MJ Tam October 6, 2008 – This Saturday October 11th at 12:30pm, the ever bustling Chinatown will be celebrating Chinese Independence, the 97th Anniversary of National Day in Republic of China. See the Double Ten parade on Wentworth St. featuring lion dances, Chinese patriots, marching bands, local school floats, and the 100 ft. mystical [...]
