All Entries in the "Cultural Voice" Category
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 him [...]
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 tapioca [...]
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 lustrous [...]
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 family [...]
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 dragon.
Although [...]
