For the Left Hand | Documentary Film Review

For the Left Hand | Documentary Film Review

This film hits all the right notes. Physically debilitated due to a childhood injury inflicted by his mentally impaired father, an aspiring pianist is virtually paralyzed on one side of his body and unable to use his right hand. In spite of his challenges, Norman 

The Road Up | Documentary Film Review

The Road Up | Documentary Film Review

In this Chicago based documentary “The Road Up” Mr. Jesse part preacher, part drill sergeant guides a class of mostly middle aged job seekers through a training course designed to raise their self-esteem and hone their skills to improve their readiness for employment. The Cara 

Lyric Streams “Pagliacci”

Lyric Streams “Pagliacci”

The Lyric Opera of Chicago is providing a recorded version of Rugerro Leoncavallo’s iconic opera “Pagliacci” to view online free of charge for an indefinite period of time beginning now. Listen to our podcast review then visit lyricopera.org/pagliacci to reserve your streaming link. Photo: Kyle 

Native Chicagoan Richard Damien – A Monk in the World

Native Chicagoan Richard Damien – A Monk in the World

Reno Lovison talks with master energy healer, actor, performer Richard Damien about growing up on the southside of Chicago and reminiscences about his experiences in the city as a young actor before his transformation to energy healer and intuitive life coach. Richard is the author 

Conversation with Chicago Composer, Author, Poet Regina Harris Baiocchi

Conversation with Chicago Composer, Author, Poet Regina Harris Baiocchi

Regina Harris Baiocchi is a celebrated African-American female composer and poet born, raised and currently living in Chicago. This discussion with Executive Producer and podcast host Reno Lovison sheds light on her journey as an artistic creative force and how she has been shaped by 

Garage Bands Rock Chicago

Garage Bands Rock Chicago

New Colony Six, Spanky and Our Gang, The Buckinghams, The Ides of March, The Shadows of Night, The Cryan’ Shames, Chicago (CTA). This is a very interesting and entertaining video, produced for WTTW, that those who are interested in vintage Rock n’ Roll might enjoy. 

I AM NOT YOUR PERFECT MEXICAN DAUGHTER | Podcast Theater Review | Chicago

I AM NOT YOUR PERFECT MEXICAN DAUGHTER | Podcast Theater Review | Chicago

Note: Here is a link to our podcast theater review of the world premiere presentation of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter which was the last play we attended before the pandemic closed everything down in 2020. Now the play will soon be released as 

Chicago musician talks about online piano lessons

Chicago musician talks about online piano lessons

Julie Lovison director of The Lake Shore Music Studio in Chicago talks about teaching online piano lessons and coping with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Teen Improv Group | Documentary Film Review

Teen Improv Group | Documentary Film Review

Podcast review of 2019 documentary film SOMETHING OUT OF NOTHING by Josh da Silva about Chicago northside neighborhood teens using Improv to enhance communication skills and explore racism as well as other topics that impact their lives. You can watch the film online at Tubi. 

Connie C. Wilson Interviews Spike O’Dell

Connie C. Wilson Interviews Spike O’Dell

Whatever happened to WGN radio personality Spike O’Dell? Connie Wilson interviews one of the station’s most popular broadcasters from his current retirement home in Nashville where he paints and otherwise is “doing whatever he wants to do.” Connie and Spike both born in E. Moline, 

Something About You | Music Video | Chicago

Something About You | Music Video | Chicago

Tony Aiken and Future is back with “Something About You,” another reggae music video this time rockin’ a mainstream crossover vibe distributed by Radial by The Orchard. The recording kicks off with a guitar solo lick by Stann Champion on guitar before launching into the 

A Dark Tale of a White Whale Podcast Theater Review

A Dark Tale of a White Whale Podcast Theater Review

This ninety minute version of the icon fish tale Moby Dick produced by Chicago based Theatre in the Dark captures the essence of Herman Melville’s classic seafaring novel including vivid descriptions of the elusive and menacing great white whale itself. No need to keep your