Sam Scumaci

Laus and I loved this movie. God I miss her so much youtu.be/gq_TGa6bVqk?si…

Five of the most accomplished women in jazz, together on one stage. Artemis is a supergroup in the truest sense, and tonight they bring their collective firepower to The Gilmore Piano Festival. youtube.com/live/G-is1eptM…

Listen to India Ramey's brand new album Villain Era over at Bandcamp. indiaramey.bandcamp.com/album/villain-…

With the amazing Jenny Don't!

Jenny Don't And The Spurs at Fitzgeralds!

Lane is nominated for a Tony for his portrayal of Arthur Miller's iconic salesman: "When people come back and talk about it, if they're not weeping, they're saying things like, 'You were my father.'" npr.org/2026/05/07/nx-…

A new recording by the esteemed string quartet celebrates the gospel singer's friendships with Martin Luther King, Jr. and Studs Terkel, whose interviews with her are included in a piece by Chicago composer Stacy Garrop. wttw.com/playlist/2026/…

Chicago’s free summer concert series is back, and highlights include Chicago DJ Ca$h Era, Atlanta hip hop ensemble Arrested Development and Prince collaborator Sheila E., often dubbed the “Queen of Percussion.” mrf.lu/VwLB

Millennium Park is bringing back its summer programs, including free outdoor film screenings kicking off in June. The city released its movie lineup which features beloved classics, iconic blockbusters and family-friendly hits. blockclubchi.co/3QSvStK

Been a while since I played any Zora Young youtu.be/L6oSpANyofM?si…

The legend Sheryl Youngblood!

Fantastic show from Sheryl Youngblood

It's Bluesday Tuesday! Here's Sheryl Youngblood! youtu.be/iJyiqxYuFkc?si…

Looking stunningly modern, Italian-American ballerina and actress Maria Gambarelli glances up in 1922, photographed by George Maillard Kesslere

"As we age, we learn that not everything lasts and not everything stays, and that’s okay.” ~Unknown

I've become a huge fan of Ashley Padilla's work on Saturday Night Live. nytimes.com/2026/04/24/art…

May The Fourth Be With You

Happy 30th anniversary to The Craft ew.com/the-cast-of-th…

Be happy with the ordinary. If you can’t find peace in a quiet cup of coffee, no amount of fame, wealth, or status will ever feel enough. Learn to sit with yourself first. Doing nothing. No distractions. No stimulation. Just you. Let the restlessness settle. Let your mind slow down. Then add a coffee. A book. A walk. And you’ll realize that the life you were chasing was already here. In the ordinary little moments.

Patti Smith on what it means to be an artist themarginalian.org/2025/12/05/pat…