Though controversial for the head of a major museum (MOCA, LA) to turnabout and open a private gallery, Jeffrey Deitch smashed with his booth this year! Prominently displaying great artists such as Bisa Butler, Jewel Ham, and two masterful Francis Picabia’s, Deitch had fare for all in his display.
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PRESS ROOM: Celebrate Soulfully Returns to Walt Disney World Resort as it Debuts at Disneyland Resort This February
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Guests can discover celebratory eats inspired by Black stories and new dishes brought to life by Black chefs at select locations throughout Walt Disney World Resort. And across Walt Disney World Resort, “Cooking with Soul” featured menu items will spotlight soul food dishes and the talented chefs who create them.
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Illinois Office of Tourism releases annual Illinois Made Holiday Gift Guide in time for Small Business Saturday
Thetimesweekly.com The Illinois Office of Tourism released the annual Illinois Made Holiday Gift Guide featuring twenty small businesses around the state and their one-of-a-kind products. Just in time for Small Business Saturday on Nov. 27, the 2021 Illinois Made Holiday Gift Guide offers a wide array of unique gifts and experiences — from locally-sourced spirits and wine, to handmade ornaments and pottery, to wellness products from lavender and hemp farms —for shoppers to discover this holiday season. Sue Regis Glass Art in Joliet, hand-blown ornaments and memorial pieces was included in this years gift guide.
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Midewin National Tallgrass Bison Crawl celebrate America’s national mammal
TTW News Wire The America’s National Mammal with Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie and partners celebrate on National Bison Day: Look for bison at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie in Illinois; learn about historic rock art and more at First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park and the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center in Montana; and talk with historians at the Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump World Heritage Site in Alberta Canada! The virtual cross-country expedition will happen from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on National Bison Day, which is Saturday, November 6. In the weeks before National Bison Day, learn about bison through displays, activities and more at nearly a dozen partner sites on the Bison Crawl. VIRTUAL EXPEDITION
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PRESS ROOM: Ben’s Original™ Launches “My Original Recipe” Chef Stories with Chef Marcus Samuelsson
NNPA NEWSWIRE — BEN’S ORIGINAL brand has committed a total of $4.5 million over the next five years in support of inclusion and equity and to create opportunities that offer everyone a seat at the table. This spring, in partnership with National Urban League and UNCF (United Negro College Fund), BEN’S ORIGINAL brand launched its SEAT AT THE TABLE™ Fund Scholarship for Black students who want to pursue food industry careers; this year’s recipients will be announced this fall. In Greenville, the company recently announced a new partnership with MolinaCares and Kroger Delta Division to bolster its $2.5 million investment focused on improving food access and education throughout the Mississippi Delta.
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Workforce Center of Will County releases September workshops schedule
The Workforce Center of Will County (WCWC) offers a wide variety of services to assist both job seekers and employers with employment needs. These services include classes on resume writing, practicing interview skills, and updating computer proficiency.
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Call for entries to Gallery Seven’s Illiart exhibit
Illinois artists of all kinds are invited to submit their work for inclusion in Gallery Seven’s Annual Illiart Exhibit taking place during October. Illiart, formerly known as “The Art of Illinois,” will feature various media, including painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media. For this event, the exhibit space will expand to include the Gallery Seven space on the second floor of the Gaylord Building and the gallery space on the third floor.
