Spin to Break the Cycle!! March 20, 2017 Ready to Pedal? On Saturday, April 8th, Spin to Break the Cycle takes over the iconic House of Blues Chicago uniting individuals, corporations and the greater Chicago community as together we help break the cycle and invest in the future of Chicago’s youth - creating stronger, safer, and healthier communities.
The Moon Threads a Needle March 15, 2017 Hi, all. I’m songwriter/guitarist/saxophonist Wes John Cichosz (pronounced Chee-hoas). I’ve been part of Chicago’s music scene since I was a teenager and I’m proud to call the city my home, both musically and geographically. So thanks for checking me out here on A Chicago Thing.
You Haven’t Seen Spring Quite Like This: Flowers, Food and Fashion at Evening in Bloom featuring FLEUROTICA March 11, 2017 Giving new meaning to the term “au natural,” flowers are the fashion at the haute couture FLEUROTICA fashion show, featured at this year’s Evening in Bloom preview party for the Chicago Flower & Garden Show.
Jared Rabin at Martyrs’ on Feb 10 plus Songwriter’s showcase at SXSW in March February 13, 2017 It's hard to believe that I've been doing music for well over a decade now. I have gone through many phases since I started out as a professional guitar player in Chicago at 20 years old. Looking back, I can hardly believe I'm the same person! It took a long time to figure it out, but I am fortunate to be able to live in this city and do nothing except perform and write music.
Guest Blogger Donnie Biggins fills us in on his latest & greatest music happenings in Chicago! January 23, 2017 What’s going on Chicago? This is Donnie Biggins from one of many music-related businesses, bands & events here in Chicago; Harmonica Dunn, Dunn Dunn Fest, Tonic Room, The Shams Band, and most recently,...
Love Music, Technology, & Design? Check out The Paragon Sight & Sound Fine Audio Show @ The Chicago Symphony Center! January 17, 2017 Do you consider yourself and audiophile? Do you love music, technology and design? Do you want to experience the finest audio equipment in the world? If so, you’re invited to the Paragon Sight & Sound...
New Music to Gear up for the New Year from Nice Motor…! December 26, 2016 Hey, folks! My Chicago-based band Nice Motor has been putting out new music to close out the 2016 year, and ring in the New Year! That’s right, we spent 2016 riding out the “Seminary Street” EP and...
Chocolate Extravaganza: Chicago’s Premier World AIDS Day Event December 1, 2016 The AIDS Foundation of Chicago invites the Windy City to indulge in delectable creations from 20 of Chicago’s leading chocolatiers at World of Chocolate on Thursday, December 1, World AIDS Day, all while raising funds for a noble cause.
Chicago jazz pianist Jo Ann Daugherty to celebrate the release of Bring Joy at the Green Mill November 19, 2016 Here’s the short version of my story—piano obsessed Midwestern farm girl moves to the big city to chase her dreams.
