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SUMMARY:WVON CHICAGO READ-IN FREE EVENT
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URL:https://www.wvon.com/event/wvon-chicago-read-in-click-below-to-register-for-free/
LOCATION:Harold Washington Cultural Center\, 4701 S. King Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60653\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jackie Wilson Story at Black Ensemble
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URL:https://www.wvon.com/event/jackie-wilson-bet/
LOCATION:Black Ensemble Theater\, 4450 North Clark\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
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SUMMARY:WVON Night Cleopatra Draper at Harold Washington Cultural Center
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URL:https://www.wvon.com/event/cleopatra-at-harold-washington-cultural-center/
LOCATION:Harold Washington Cultural Center\, 4701 S. King Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60653\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bound & Woven LIVE with Rufus Williams Featuring Dr. Gloria J. Browne-Marshall
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URL:https://www.wvon.com/event/bound-woven-live-with-rufus-williams-featuring-dr-gloria-j-browne-marshall/
LOCATION:Seminary Co-op Bookstores\, 5751 S Woodlawn Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251122T080000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T201742Z
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SUMMARY:WVON Seniors Breakfast
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URL:https://www.wvon.com/event/wvon-seniors-breakfast/
LOCATION:House of Hope\, 752 E. 114th St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60628\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250606T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T222226
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SUMMARY:Chicago Blues Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago Blues Festival is back at Millennium Park June 6th through 8th and this year’s festival feels like down home. See one of Chicago’s own… the legendary Mavis Staples\, “Kingfish” Ingram\, and a spectacular tribute to the King of Blues… B.B. King in celebration of his 100th birthday featuring Kingfish\, D.K. Harrell\, Jonathan Ellison and The B.B. King Centennial Band.  \n \nJune 6th Line-Up at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion \n\n7:30-9:00 p.m. – B.B. King Centennial Tribute featuring Christone “Kingfish” Ingram\, D.K. Harrell\, and Jonathan Ellison with the B.B. King Centennial Band \n\nCo-presented with the B.B. King Museum & Delta Interpretive Center\n \n\n6:30-7:15 p.m. – John Primer with Steve Bell\n5:15-6:15 p.m. – Dawn Tyler Watson\n4:00-5:00 p.m. – D.K. Harrell\n3:45-4:00 p.m. – Emcee Intro Remarks + National Anthem + Lift Every Voice\n\nJune 7th Line Up at Jay Pritzker Pavilion \n\n7:45-9:00 p.m. – Christone “Kingfish” Ingram\n6:30-7:30 p.m. – Latimore\n5:30-6:15 p.m. – Joey J. Saye\, Stephen Hull\, and Harrell “Young Rell” Davenport\n\n4:00-5:15 p.m. – Women in Blues Tribute to Denise LaSalle featuring Nellie “Tiger” Travis\, Thornetta Davis\, Nora Jean Wallace\, and Mzz Reese with Jonathan Ellison\n\n3:45-4:00 p.m. – Emcee Intro Remarks + National Anthem + Lift Every Voice and Sing\n\nJune 8th Line Up at Jay Pritzker Pavilion \n\n\n\n\n\n7:45-9:00 p.m. – Mavis Staples\n7:30-7:45 p.m. –avery r. young\, Chicago Poet Laureate\n6:30-7:30 p.m. – Lurrie Bell and Frank Catalano\n\n5:15-6:15 p.m. – C.J. Chenier and The Red Hot Louisiana Band\n3:45-5:00 p.m. – Willie Dixon’s Blues Heaven Foundation celebrates the 75th Anniversary of Chess Records with special guest artists\, Mud Morganfield\, Charles Berry\, Charles Berry\, Jr.\, Melvin Taylor\, Louisiana Al\, Joe Barr\, Steve Bell\, Rodrigo Mantovani\, Dudley Owens\, and Joe Pratt\n\n3:30-3:45 p.m. – Emcee Intro Remarks + National Anthem + Lift Every Voice and Sing\n\n\nFor more information on additional line ups throughout the weekend please visit: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_blues_festival8.html
URL:https://www.wvon.com/event/chicago-blues-festival/
LOCATION:Millenium Park\, Chicago
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SUMMARY:Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:WVON in association with VONtv and The Quarry proudly present EXHIBIT. EXHIBIT is a new one-woman multi-media performance by acclaimed playwright and NAACP Image Award/Golden Globe actor\, Regina Taylor. \n \nEXHIBIT takes us on a gripping journey through OUR history and OUR present. At its heart is Iris\, a powerful artist who relives the memories of a violently fractured civil rights era in America. But these memories are stirred by something unexpected – the resurgence of societal and political forces she never thought she’d witness again. \nAs hard-fought social tides of change are being systematically rolled back\, EXHIBIT forces us to confront the echoes of the past in the fierce light of our present. \nThe production includes historical film projections and actual objects from that era. There are eclipse mason jars filled with memories\, as well as photos/pictures\, vinyl records and cassettes representing voices and sounds both past and present. \nThis event is brought to you by the Law Offices of Theodore London and Associates and Good Trouble Bourbon. \nTO PURCHASE TICKETS\, PLEASE VISIT: https://www.ticketfalcon.com/e/exhibit/
URL:https://www.wvon.com/event/exhibit/
LOCATION:The Quarry\, 2423 E 75th St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60649\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250120T130000
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CREATED:20250114T232825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T232825Z
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SUMMARY:Screening and Post Discussion of 1973 film "Save the Children"
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin WVON and the DuSable Museum in a complimentary screening of “Save the Children” beginning at 1P on MLK Day. This powerful remastered film relives Reverend Jackson’s historic 1972 Black Expo in Chicago and features the biggest starts of that time. Then stay for a powerful intergenerational post discussion examining our culture.. Black Then Vs. Black Now. Reserve your tickets before they’re all gone! \n  \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1200534473929?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://www.wvon.com/event/screening-and-post-discussion-of-1973-film-save-the-children/
LOCATION:DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center\, 740 E 56th Pl\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241210T193000
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CREATED:20241203T173855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T173855Z
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SUMMARY:A.I. and Your Business Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join WVON and Professor Steve Rogers on Tuesday\, December 10th at 6P CST for the second Artificial Intelligence Webinar. This webinar will focus on how you can utilize A.I. to support your business. To reserve your spot\, please register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1104664263549?aff=oddtdtcreator \n 
URL:https://www.wvon.com/event/a-i-and-your-business-webinar/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T170000
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CREATED:20240930T232108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T215347Z
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SUMMARY:Bon Voyage Perri!
DESCRIPTION:A retirement party for the ages in celebration of the career of WVON host\, Perri Small. Join WVON as we wish Perri\, Bon Voyage! Ticket purchases can be made via Eventbrite at the link here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bon-voyage-perri-tickets-1033697867147. \nThis event is sponsored by AARP. Show your AARP card during check-in for a complimentary beverage.
URL:https://www.wvon.com/event/bon-voyage-perri/
LOCATION:Haven’s Entertainment Center\, 932 E 43rd St\, Chicago\, 60653
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241025T190000
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CREATED:20241018T194016Z
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SUMMARY:MC LYTE LYTE Listening Party Hosted by WVON
DESCRIPTION:Join us at BASSLINE | 2239 South Michigan Ave in Chicago for an exclusive listening party featuring the legendary MC Lyte’s new project\, 1 of 1! Get ready to vibe to her latest tracks in an intimate setting\, surrounded by fellow music lovers. The event will be hosted by the incomparable Matt McGill from WVON. Each pass admits two\, so bring a friend and don’t miss this chance to be among the first to experience the magic of MC Lyte’s new music live. We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.wvon.com/event/mc-lyte-lyte-listening-party-hosted-by-wvon/
LOCATION:Bassline\, 2239 South Michigan Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241020
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CREATED:20241014T204226Z
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SUMMARY:Hurricane Relief Fund
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Willie Wilson in support of residents and churches who have been impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. \n\nTo donate\, send via Zelle to (770) 714-6488 or via checks payable to Willie Wilson Productions and send to 400 East Randolph\, Suite 705 Chicago\, IL 60601 \n  \n 
URL:https://www.wvon.com/event/hurricane-relief-fund/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241002T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241002T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T222226
CREATED:20240924T205508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T205508Z
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SUMMARY:A.I. and You Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join WVON and Professor Steve Rogers of Northwestern University to discuss the future of A.I. and how it will affect you. Register for free at the Eventbrite link below!
URL:https://www.wvon.com/event/a-i-and-you-webinar/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240229T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240229T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T222226
CREATED:20240215T210529Z
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SUMMARY:WVON's Soap Box with Atiba Buchanan and Darlene Hill
DESCRIPTION:  \nOn Thursday\, February 29th from 6-8P CST\, join Atiba and Darlene for “Our Culture\, Our Conversation\, Our Calling” to discuss the role that Black media plays in shaping our narrative. You will hear Atiba and Darlene’s journey stories and how it drives their passions today. Afterwards\, a panel discussion with WVON’s hosts that includes an audience Q&A. Doors open at 530P CST. \nClick on the Eventbrite URL to reserve your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wvons-soap-box-with-atiba-buchanan-and-darlene-hill-tickets-840667638537 \nA max of 2 tickets can be booked. We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.wvon.com/event/443/
LOCATION:DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center\, 740 E 56th Pl\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240229T180000
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DTSTAMP:20260426T222226
CREATED:20240215T210033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T210033Z
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SUMMARY:WVON's Soap Box with Matt McGill
DESCRIPTION:  \nOn Thursday\, February 29th from 6-8P CST\, join Matt McGill for “Our Culture\, Our Conversation\, Our Calling” to discuss the role that Black media plays in shaping our narrative. You will hear Matt’s journey story and how it drives his passions today. Afterwards\, a panel discussion with WVON’s hosts that includes an audience Q&A . Doors open at 530P CST. \n  \nClick on the Eventbrite URL to reserve your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wvons-soap-box-with-matt-mcgill-tickets-840666725807 \nA max of 2 tickets can be booked. We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.wvon.com/event/wvons-soap-box-with-matt-mcgill/
LOCATION:DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center\, 740 E 56th Pl\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240229T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240229T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T222226
CREATED:20240215T205803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T205803Z
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SUMMARY:WVON's Soap Box with Perri Small
DESCRIPTION:  \nOn Thursday\, February 29th from 6-8P CST\, join Perri Small for “Our Culture\, Our Conversation\, Our Calling” to discuss the role that Black media plays in shaping our narrative. You will hear Perri’s journey story and how it drives her passions today. Afterwards\, a panel discussion with WVON’s hosts that includes an audience Q&A. Doors open at 530P CST. \nClick on the Eventbrite URL to reserve your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wvons-soap-box-with-perri-small-tickets-840566516077 \nA max of 2 tickets can be booked. We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.wvon.com/event/wvons-soap-box-with-perri-small/
LOCATION:DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center\, 740 E 56th Pl\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240229T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T222226
CREATED:20240215T205455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T205455Z
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SUMMARY:WVON's Soap Box with Rufus Williams
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, February 29th from 6-8P CST\, join Rufus Williams for “Our Culture\, Our Conversation\, Our Calling” to discuss the role that Black media plays in shaping our narrative. You will hear Rufus’ journey story and how it drives his passions today. Afterwards\, a panel discussion with WVON’s hosts that includes an audience Q&A. Doors open at 530P CST. \nClick on the Eventbrite URL to reserve your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wvons-soap-box-with-rufus-williams-tickets-840515453347 \nA max of 2 tickets can be booked. We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.wvon.com/event/wvons-soap-box-with-rufus-williams/
LOCATION:DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center\, 740 E 56th Pl\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231005T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T222226
CREATED:20230927T222445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T222445Z
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SUMMARY:WVON and VONtv's Screening of the Burial
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin WVON and VONtv for a FREE screening of The Burial! \nInspired by true events\, when a handshake deal goes sour\, funeral home owner Jeremiah O’Keefe (Academy Award® winner Tommy Lee Jones) enlists charismatic attorney Willie E. Gary (Academy Award® winner Jamie Foxx) to save his family business. Tempers flare and laughter ensues as the unlikely pair bond while exposing corporate corruption and racial injustice in this inspirational\, triumphant story. \nThe screening program will start promptly at 7:00pm. There are no previews or trailers. By claiming these tickets\, your seats will be held until 6:45pm. Please check in with the representatives on-site at the theater prior to 6:45pm on October 5. After 6:45pm\, your seats will be released to the general admission line and we cannot guarantee entry into the theater
URL:https://www.wvon.com/event/wvon-and-vontvs-screening-of-the-burial/
LOCATION:AMC River East\, 322 E Illinois St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230930T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230930T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T222226
CREATED:20230927T221544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T221544Z
UID:339-1696068000-1696086000@www.wvon.com
SUMMARY:WVON's Family Care Expo
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.wvon.com/event/wvons-family-care-expo/
LOCATION:Kroc Center\, 1250 W 119th St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60643
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