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Terrence Chappell is the nightlife and society columnist for Chicago Pride. It’s a magazine that’s geared toward LGBT community members. He also happens to be one of the movers and shakers of Chicago. The Overdrive’s “man about town” talks about tomorrow’s Fred Says Calendar event that seeks to benefit teens living with HIV.
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“DOPE follows the life of a joint from seed to eventual consumption. Created and performed by youth age 13-19, DOPE is fast, funny and unapologetic look at the USA’s most controversial drug.”
Above is a description of Free Street Theater’s newest production, “DOPE: 420 Stories About Pot, Weed, Khush, Prisons, Parents, and People”. Though it seems like an adult conversation, producers of the play point out that many teens face consumption of this drug every day. Now they are bringing the conversation to the stage. Luis and Shantell talk with several members of the Free Street Theater about the mission of their theater and this particular show.
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Man About Town: Terrence Chappell, nightlife and society columnist for Chicago Pride, gives us a rundown of must attend events this weekend.
Free Street Presents: Free Street Theater Organizer Coya Paz along with participants Yvonne Coleman & Alfonso Smith join us in studio. The…
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This week, Terrence takes us through his busy life of navigating not one, but two events in the same day. Chicago Pride’s nightlife and society columnist tells us about the Joffrey Ballet’s Gala and Randoph Street Market’s Modern Vintage Chicago Preview Fashion presentation.
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Breaking News:One suspect in the Boston Marathon tragedy is dead and another is on the run after a shootout in Boston. We discuss the latest update regarding the bombing.
Man About Town: We check in with Chicago Pride’s nightlife and society columnist Terrence Chappell about the…
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Voices from Around the Way:Today is the last day to file your state and federal tax returns. A couple of weeks ago, we heard some useful advice from Charles Schwab’s Brennan Miller on how to make the most of your refund. Today voices from around the way tell us what they will do with the…
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Man About Town: We check in with Chicago Pride’s nightlife and society columnist Terrence Chappell on the latest weekend happenings in the region.
Havana Blue: Jazz musician Orbert Davis joins us live. He talks about the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic’s latest production “Havana Blue.”
Story from Around the Way:Danny N. reminds us why anger management and tequila don’t mix. The story was originally told at the monthly storytelling event “Grown Folks Stories” hosted by Cara Brigandi.
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Man About Town: Terrence Chappell, Chicago Pride’s Nightlife and Society Columnist and our resident “man about town” checks in with us on the latest weekend happenings in the region.
Death By China:Peter Navarro is the director of Death by China which opens today at the Muvico…
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Man About Town: Terrence Chappell, nightlife and society columnist for Chicago Pride talks St. Patrick’s Day happenings in the region.
The River Goes Green:In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, the city will dye the Chicago River Green. Tom Rowan, coordinator of the annual event stops by…
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CTA Fare Hike: The Chicago Transit Authority’s increased fare hike took effect roughly two months ago with riders paying more for daily, monthly and weekly passes. Now, the CTA is raising fares again for those who do not use the new Ventra card. We discuss.
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Man About Town: Terrence Chappell, nightlife and society columnist for Chicago Pride reviews the latest weekend happenings in the region.
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: Alvin Ailey wanted to create an avenue for artistic expression during a time where African Americans were not…
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Man About Town: We check in with nightlife and society columnist Terrence Chappell on the latest weekend happenings in the region.
B****, I’ll Cut You: Monique Madrid is an improve comedian. She stops by the studio to discuss her new production B****, I’ll Cut You which blends improv…
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Terrence talks with Shantell about Oscar Parties and why there shouldn’t be any reason to watch The Oscars alone, in Chicago. There is specifically, an Oscar party at The Park West which tries to make you feel as if you were at The Oscars themselves, featuring table side bar service and champagne. For more information, visit: www.centeronhalsted.org/otrc/
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Man About Town: Terrence Chappell, nightlife and society columnist for Chicago Pride joins us on-air to discuss a kick ass Oscar Party curated by the Center on Halsted.
Meteorites Explained:Last week, we brought you the story of the meteorite that injured hundreds of Russians just…
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Man About Town: Terrence Chappell is the nightlife and society columnist for Chicago Pride. The resident “man about town” tells us about a secret underground party that he’ll be attending this weekend.
Newborn Photos for a 13-year-old: Professional photographer Kelli Higgins is a proud new parent of an adopted son. We talk about her newborn’s photos. Did we mention that he was 13?
Sweet Brown:What was just supposed to be a retelling of an escape from an apartment building fire has led to not just internet fame, but endorsements and roles in movies. The one and only Sweet Brown joins us on air.
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