Skatterplot
Featured Profile with pianist and pop composer Chicago native, Steven Solomon a/k/a “Skatterplot”.
Recent Posts
Mad Song Avant Garde Vocal Performance
Chicago composer Janice Misurell-Mitchell translates the text and imagery of William Blake into a sonic experience in “Mad Song” presented at Northwestern University. Performed by twelve students of the Bienen School of Music, conducted by A.J. Keller, DMA candidate in Choral Conducting. The performance was …
Bicentennial Art Exhibit at Chicago Cultural Center
This past year we produced a three part video series featuring two Chicago area artists who collaborated to mount an exhibition commemorating the 2018 Illinois Bicentennial. The exhibit took place at the Chicago Cultural Center at Randolph and Michigan downtown.
Sandra Holubow is known largely for painting buildings and for her multi-media cityscape collages that utilize various screens and meshes while Julia Oehmke is primarily a portrait artist with a penchant for Native American people. The two artists conceived of this exhibition specifically because their preferred subject matter is so different.
The first and second videos of the series shows Sandra Holubow and Julia Oehmke each giving us a tour of their respective studios including some insight into their process and plans for the Bicentennial art show. The third video shown here is the final exhibition.
The three videos available for viewing here and on youtube have each been broadcast numerous times on cable station CANTV channel 19/21 in Chicago and will continue to run periodically throughout the remainder of the Bicentennial year.
Prometheus Bound at CityLit in Edgewater
We had to share this video segment by S.E.E. Chicago about Prometheus Bound at the CityLit Theatre in Edgewater because it was such an interesting theatrical production. You can also read Reno Lovison review at ChicagoTheaterandArts.com.
Tapping a Keg of Braupakt in Chicago
Weihenstephan , Germany’s oldest brewery, founded in 1040 has teamed up with California-based Sierra Nevada Brewery to create a limited edition brew – – Braupakt. Braupakt is a distinct fusion. Master brewmasters were in Chicago to tap a keg as part of their U.S. tour. …
Jerry G. & Company Aired on WFLD-Chicago in 1969
A cool vintage video we found thanks to “Obsolete Video.”
Before cable TV there was something called UHF (Ulta High Frequency) TV that extended the over-the-air bandwidth introducing a number of additional channels and providing for more diversity that included more local programs.
This pilot for Jerry G. & Company featuring D.J. and media personality Jerry G. Bishop (Born Jairus Samuel Ghan) originally aired on WFLD-32 July 26, 1969. showing the variety of entertainers who were performing in Chicago thanks to places like the Playboy Club and Mister Kelly’s to name a few.
In this 60 minute sometimes psychedelic, soulful, jazzy and folky program you will have a chance to see several individuals and bands who were just starting out.
The show is a bit understated but jammed with talent.
Young-Holt Unlimited with pianist Don Walker that was a spin-off of Chicago’s own Ramsey Lewis Trio, perform their Top 100 Hit “Soulful Strut.”
The Rotary Connection featuring Minnie Riperton perform “The Weight” and “Lady Jane.”
Enjoy a comedy routine by Edmonds & Curley and a political discussion about Vietnam with Gerrit Graham.
Jerry winds up the show with a couple of folk ballad duets with Bob Gibson.
So put on your love beads and headband then sit back and do-your-thing while basking in the groove of Jerry G. & Company, recorded live in 1969 in front of a studio audience from Chicago.
“Dream Come True” by Rohan Murray
This music video produced by Chicago’s Boom Shot Records was shot in Rogers Park and on the Northshore by RenoWeb.net. “Dream Come True” featuring Rohan “Indian” Murray with D.J. Donnie Silk is distributed by VPAL Music. The song by Murray has a classic reggae vibe …
Propaganda Machine Blues Performance
The Propaganda Machine with Stann Champion performs 4-AM with harmonica & blues vocal by Michael Hollywood at IndependenceTap in Chicago.
Who We Are and What We Do
We are an eclectic Chicago lifestyle, media-blog showcasing multicultural and age diverse people, art, music, theater, local events, and business.
We strive to give a voice and added exposure to those who are not always in a position to get the attention of larger media outlets.
We want you to see Chicago from the perspective of those who live in the city.
Learn more about who we are and what we do.
Profile of Artist Julia Oehmke
Produced as part of series featuring Chicago artists Julie Oehmke and Sandra Holubow promoting an exhibit through July 12, 2018 at the Chicago Cultural Center to commemorate the 2018 Illinois Bicentennial.
Sandra Holubow Prepares for Bicentennial Exhibit
Artist Sandra Holubow prepares for a joint 2018 Illinois Bicentennial art exhibit with Julia Oehmke at the Chicago Cultural Center.
You must be logged in to post a comment.