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HOWL Where the Wild Are Welcome..

The Front Porch Arts Center hosts “Where the Wild Are Welcome” Keli and Lily Be host a wonderful night of stories food and connection at The Front Porch Arts Center.  It was a beautiful night of connection,laughs stories and food carefully curated on the Westside of Chicago. The Front Porch Arts Center is located in the Austin Community at 5841 West Madison.

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Mr. Openyonated Visits Quintessential Queens Show to Promote Rhymes & Rants

https://www.youtube.com/live/HBDnIhcN0hI?si=FRDGWTSnKx_TZf4k

Mr Openyonated had an opportunity to chop it up with Host Dee from the Quintessential Queens Podcast once again. They had an opportunity to talk about his latest project Rhymes and Rants, politics, religion and everything that’s going on in the world. Hit the link to check out the show.

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From Failure to Phenomenal By Author Earnest James

Check out the latest project from Earnest James His new book details the success and life principles that he learned in his journey of going from a follower and academic failure to becoming an honor roll student, graduating high school in three years instead of four, and being a college graduate. He is a professional speaker, podcaster, author, and leader in multiple communities.

This book is great for students, young adults, and anyone seeking success in their lives.

Pre-order your copy NOW for only $19.97!

https://fromfailuretophenomenalbook.com/

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“Illegitimate” By Javid Jenkins

There is nothing like a story that grabs you immediately and reels you. That is exactly what the latest project from Javid Jenkins does. Like everyone else social media, streaming apps and other forms of electronic entertainment often have me in a chokehold BUT reviewing the first four chapters of his book has reminded me of the power of a good old fashioned reading experience. I’ve known Javid for quite some time. I saw him and his wife Wendy on Facebook doing the Insanity Fitness challenge. I watched him transform himself and the lives of others through Getting Better Fitness a company that he founded. He had a vision, created a plan and executed it successfully. All visionaries have a back story, and you get the privilege to see where this dynamic personality came from. The title alone kind of makes you say “hmmmm I wonder what this is going to be about because who wants to be illegitimate?” Javid carefully weaves his story together like a crochet project and as an observer you anticipate the next part of the garment being completed. The character development is on point as I can literally see the interactions as I read the book. There is an art to telling stories and creating imagery and he does it very well. As a reader I can identify with some of the experiences and I think they are universal. I can tell by what I have read so far that this is a project that promotes healing. I started reading the 1st couple of chapters fast but, when I got near the end of my sample portion I slowed down because the official release is not until April. I cannot wait to get my hands on the entire copy of the this book and I encourage others to grab a copy as well! If you would like to connect with Javid you can do so on his website https://www.javidljenkins.com/ and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Javid73 as well as Instagram at @JavidlJenkins

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Nate Gramz Drops New Single “Elegance”

Nate Gramz continues to give us a smooth flow in his latest single “Elegance” It gives you a sit back in the cut vibe reminiscent of the 70’s where folks wore fly clothes not just white tees, jeans and sneakers. He gives us a lil more variety in this one as it’s not high octane but it still hits in the right places. Make sure that you subscribe to Nate’s You Tube Channel at —->>> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm7K1h8qTDoTB9alvLQ1OAw and follow him on his social media pages.—->>>> https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064757483140

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Smoke The Mic

Start your new year off with a bang and go see Toni Mono Flow!

Follow him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/atmonix

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Check out OPP at The Artist Grounds

Start your new year off on a poetic note. Check out The Artist Grounds January 10th!

Follow their Facebook page to keep up with upcoming events. https://www.facebook.com/Theartistgrounds

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Loc Battle 2024

Blue Lady LLC does it again with another edition of Loc Battle Chicago. We were only able to stay for the 1st round but the stylists did not disappoint. There was an all star group of judges inspecting the work of this editions participants. The event was enterprising, inspiring and included creatives and entrepreneurs. Follow the Blue Lady for more events!

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Kalab Speaks Open Mic

CHECK OUT KA’LAB SPEAKS OPEN MIC EVERY WEDNESDAY, WE WELCOME ALL GENRES OF ARTISTRY  , HIP HOP, SPOKEN WORD,  AND SINGING….. THIS IS THE PLACE TO BE ON WEDNESDAYS


https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kalab-speaks-open-mic-night-tickets-767031430657?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Check out author G.E. Moore

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09C43H8QG?ref=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_EPB0CZCJ513NEGQE56GH&ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_EPB0CZCJ513NEGQE56GH&social_share=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_EPB0CZCJ513NEGQE56GH&language=en_US&skipTwisterOG=2&fbclid=IwY2xjawEiElBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHXzENqeFTRXL3CsepmunpaQqV2QuMfwCtx_68M96I22ZmF3GuxLj9MHSnQ_aem_WnqZhopZRgRweuw7MzF-lQ

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09C2VHH9Z?ref=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_NN3BDK7YSN8DZEKYF574&ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_NN3BDK7YSN8DZEKYF574&social_share=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_NN3BDK7YSN8DZEKYF574&language=en_US&skipTwisterOG=2&fbclid=IwY2xjawEiEr1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHWPcgYbBUP7DbxcsLqcII-cRxJ6ENLqIi-vjMNmCMSwYCX0aCoEKRatDNg_aem_p4kU9xfPcTZypLpf7JT3Mg

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