vocaloreclaimedsoul:

We eavesdrop on rehearsals for Opera-matic’s very cool New Moon on the Lagoon, an “evening lullaby parade”, featuring a 15 foot tall giant moon that will be lit up from within by projections of facial expressions.

It’ll be happening Friday May 10th and 11th, 2013 at the Humboldt Park Lagoon in Chicago. For more info, visit: opera-matic.org/upcoming-events/

This piece originally aired on Reclaimed Soul on Vocalo. Reclaimed Soul features music spun on original vinyl records, and stories of people making our world better (artistically, economically, etc) with old materials.

You can tune in to Reclaimed Soul live at 8pm CST on vocalo.org, 89.5fm (NWI/CHI) and 90.7fm (CHI)

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vocalooverdrive:

Augusta and Noble is a play that tells the story of Gabi, a teenager who lives in the vibrant Latino community of Chicago’s West Town neighborhood. Luis and Shantell speak with Carlos Murillo, Tom Arvetis, and Gabriela Mayorga, the writer, director and lead actress of Augusta and Noble. Topics discussed include the real-world inspiration behind the play, how it seeks to relate to it’s intended audience, and how the themes of the play transgresses cultural boundaries and becomes instantly relate-able to many.

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vocalooverdrive:

In the first ten years of the 21st century, over 5,000 people were killed by guns in Chicago, and over 24,000 were wounded.

Alex Kotlowitz recently wrote in Time Out Chicago about the epidemic of youth violence in Chicago. Shantell and Luis break down his article, plus have a frank conversation about what may cause the violence and what can be done to stop it.

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ayanacontreras:

Each month we like to check-in with our favorite journalists for the the headlines they like, dislike, and their WTFs?!

(via barbershopshow)

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vocalooverdrive:

Shantell had the honor of speaking with the legendary MC Lyte while she was in town promoting her new book “Unstoppable.” The hip hop pioneer and lyricist talks frankly about hip hop then and now, navigating the world of fame and her philanthropic efforts to give back to the community.

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vocalooverdrive:

For the first time in 25 years, Chicago Public School teachers have gone on strike. Shantell speaks with concerned citizens and parents about the issue.

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