Women of the Blues at BB’s Jazz, Blues and Soups

“Women of the Blues” Kickoff Concert Friday, January 6th BBs Jazz, Blues and Soups – 8PM http://bbsjazzbluessoups.com/ Anne Harris, Laura Green, Holle Thee Maxwell, Deitra Farr, Markey Blue, Nelle Tiger Travis, Renee Smith and Special Guests BB’s Jazz, Blues and Soups 700 South Broadway St. Louis, Missouri 63102 (314) 436-5222

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Curator’s Talk, “Women of the Blues” exhibition, with Lynn Orman Weiss

Curator’s Talk, “Women of the Blues” exhibition, with Lynn Orman Weiss, producer/curator/journalist. Lumiere Place Legends Room Saturday, January 7, 2017 – 12PM-1PM FREE and open to the public (if you would like to visit the museum after the Curator’s Talk, there will be a discount on admission) The panel will also feature: Amanda Gresham, producer, radio… Continue reading Curator’s Talk, “Women of the Blues” exhibition, with Lynn Orman Weiss

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National Blues Museum – Women of the Blues – Featured Exhibit

The Women of the Blues: A Coast to Coast Collection will be the featured exhibit on display January 7, 2017 through March 31, 2017 at the National Blues Museum, 615 Washington Ave, St Louis. The museum is an ideal location for the appreciation and education of true blues lovers. Additional photos have been added to fill… Continue reading National Blues Museum – Women of the Blues – Featured Exhibit

University of Chicago Medical Center – Women of the Blues Exhibit

October 3, 2016 thru December 12th, 2016 the Women of the Blues: A Coast to Coast Collection is on display at the University of Chicago Medical Center, 5840 S. Maryland Avenue Sky Bridge between the Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine (DCAM) and Parking Lot A garage. The exhibit is on the walls of the Sky Bridge walkway on Level 2, on display for visitors… Continue reading University of Chicago Medical Center – Women of the Blues Exhibit

A big opening reception

Over 450 people attended the Chicago Blues Festival Kickoff reception on Wednesday, June 8, at the Firecat Projects gallery. Here are some pictures…

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Book signing and media reception

Exploring Chicago Blues: Inside The Scene Past and Present, by Rosalind Cummings-Yeates. A must-have for all blues lovers!  Get a chance to meet the author, Rosalind Cummings-Yeates. Book signing and media reception on Monday, June 13, from 7 to 9 PM at Firecat Projects gallery, 2124 N Damen Ave, Chicago. Exploring Chicago Blues: Inside The Scene Past… Continue reading Book signing and media reception

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Meet and mingle with the artists

The Chicago Blues Fest Kickoff Reception in celebration of the ‘Women Of The Blues: A Coast-to-Coast Collection’ photography exhibit takes place this Wednesday, June 8, from 7 to 10 PM at Firecat Projects, 2124 N Damen Ave, Chicago. Come to meet and mingle with many of the photographers and artists featured in the show as we gear up… Continue reading Meet and mingle with the artists

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Live from the Heartland Show

Put three blues women around mics, and here is the result: Fun, fun, fun! This past Saturday, June 4, the Live from the Heartland show, on WLUW, 88.7 FM in Chicago, invited Liz Mandeville, guitar, Ellen Miller, harmonica, and Holle Thee Maxwell vocals. They all gave an energetic and exciting talk about themselves and the blues, closing… Continue reading Live from the Heartland Show

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A tour of the exhibit

Some photos by Marcey Abramovitz to discover the “Women of the Blues: A Coast-to-Coast Collection”.

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