by brightbeat | Nov 22, 2016 | blog
MY CUBS MIRACLE My guardian angel is DEFINITELY a Cubs fan. The day of the Parade/Rally started with the cancellation of my 2pm speaking engagement at the Field Museum – so I took the train downtown and sprint-walked to the corner of Columbus and...
by brightbeat | Nov 22, 2016 | blog
CUBS WIN! A year (or 20) in the life of a diehard fan It still seems hard to believe, THE CUBS WON THE WORLD SERIES! The Maddon-isms and life-parallels stacked up all season. Joe said “Embrace The Target” but I couldn’t help but think don’t get your hopes up –...
by brightbeat | Sep 21, 2016 | blog
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE peace pēs noun 1. freedom from disturbance; quiet and tranquility. 2. freedom from or the cessation of war or violence On September 21st each year, people all around the world celebrate the International Day of Peace. We know peace is...
by brightbeat | Apr 12, 2012 | blog
Fela! The Inspiration… as told by a Queen. You’ve heard all about Fela! The Musical. It’s an amazing broadway show that brings the godfather of Afrobeat and his music to life, inspiring audiences to rise up against intolerance and injustice. An unexpected...
by brightbeat | Oct 13, 2011 | blog
SXSW ECO 2011 The SXSW Music Conference in Austin, TX has gained notoriety worldwide for breaking new artists and attracting top names on all sides of the industry. Since its inception as a regional music conference 25 years ago, it has expanded to include Film and...