Tag Archives: Chicago

Tasty Tuesdays: A Dinner At Chicago’s Pars Cove Persian restaurant

Posted on by May 14, 2013

Hubby and I have always been pretty lucky when it comes to our friends. We think they’re amazing people and they are all different on the outside: from born agains to atheists, seven-figure executives to welfare moms, and corn-bred white farm boys to inner-city brown-skinned survivors.

One evening the scheduling gods smiled upon us and allowed for us to have dinner with another couple. She’s an amazing journalist and he’s an amazing musician. I have no idea why they like us, but I’m just glad … Read more ...

Storytelling in Chicago: I’m kinda liking this whole stage thing

Posted on by May 6, 2013

Driving down the Kennedy Expressway  at a whopping 13 miles an hour, I was white-knuckeling it. It wasn’t that I was running late (surprised?) or that I needed to take a whiz. It was that I was going to tell a story about one of my life’s not-so-proud moments.

Story Club ChicagoI was headed to Holiday Club in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood to be a “featured performer” for Story Club Chicago, where people stand on stage and tell true stories about their life. I participated in Story … Read more ...

Part II: My Road To Audition And The Destination

Posted on by April 2, 2013
Earlier I told you about my chance to audition for a new show called Local, USA on Chicago’s WTTW.
The program will be shot around the city and showcase regional public television feature and independent videos.
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I had spent a few days practicing my script and found I delivered it well if the paper was in my hand and I could glance down every now and again. Unfortunately that script became like Dumbo’s feather. Since the producer said there would be a teleprompter 
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Road to Audition: A Shot At Hosting A Show on WTTW

Posted on by March 26, 2013

You know how they say it’s all about the journey? Well, today I agree. Though I’m usually more of a destination-oriented kind of girl. I want results. Give me something to work toward. I want to know the end game and I’ll visualize and focus on the victory.

Today, though, I arrived at a destination and did enjoy the journey. Let me back up. A TV producer at WTTW, the main Chicago PBS station, recently reached out to me to audition to host a local … Read more ...

Surprise Date Night: Rihanna’s Concert in Chicago

Posted on by March 25, 2013

We were driving to the city for our date night and I had no idea where we were going. Hubby knows how much I love surprises, so many date nights are like this.

Though I knew this date was different since I asked him earlier in the day whether I should wear heels. He advised against it. Hmmmm. That usually means I’ll be dancing.

We were west of Chicago’s Loop and I started to get excited. The United Center is over here, are we going … Read more ...