(***1/2) And so, they gathered. From near and far they came to Columbia Maryland for the 32nd Capital Jazz Festival. Music lovers. Musicians. All seeking great performances and good spirits. The 20,000+ participants at the fest roamed around 36 acres in Symphony Woods Park. Some holding tickets for the roof-covered, 19,000+-seat Merriweather Post Pavilion amphitheater, a […]
October London is the Rebirth of Cool
(****) “Make me, make me wanna get down tonight….” October London sang what was on the minds of his audience during his entire performance at the Beacon Theatre. On New York’s Upper Westside, on May 25, 2025, that’s what his aura did to them. London’s path was created by Marvin Gaye, Teddy Pendergrass, Luther Vandross and […]
Viva Puerto Rico! A Vacation Paradise
The enchanting island of Puerto Rico boasts 272 miles of Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea coastline with calm waters or pounding surfs. But sand and sea aren’t the only attractions. A world-renowned rainforest, tasty cuisine, friendly people and a fun nightlife are also great reasons to vacation on this tropical island. San Juan is Vibrant San Juan, […]
Jazz Superstars Shine on the 2024 Capital Jazz Festival
(***) The biggest, brightest jazz, smooth jazz and R&B stars come to Columbia Maryland every year to shine a light on the Capital Jazz Festival. That orbit has been a perennial alignment since 1993, when the fest was inaugurated. It happened again in 2024 when 20,000+ fans roamed through Symphony Woods Park, sitting in the […]
Andra Day Graces Opening Night of the 2024 Blue Note Jazz Festival
(***) She’s a Grammy winner. A Golden Globe winner. An Oscar Nominee. So Andra Day is the perfect superstar artist to kick off the 2024 Blue Note Jazz Festival New York City. Crowds lined up early Monday night May 2nd in the heart of Greenwich Village to grab the best seat at the Blue Note New York jazz club. Fans […]
Deviled Eggs And Jerk Lamb Chops: Black Chefs Share Their Go-To Dishes For Easter Sunday
It’s time to gather, eat and celebrate. Check out what some great chefs remember about the Easter Sunday meals they had growing up. Then discover the spring dishes they are serving up. Their memories and spring menus are in my Essence.com article. Full story on Essence.com.
9 New Black-Owned Restaurants To Visit In 2024
Black chefs and restaurateurs are creating new dishes, reinventing traditional ones and preserving the classics. See for yourself. My article on Essence.com will show you the way. Click here.
8 Black-Owned Restaurants That Throw Down For Thanksgiving So You Don’t Have To
When it comes to preparing for a Thanksgiving Day dinner, get somebody else to do it. Black chefs around the country have mouthwatering food ready so you can relax on turkey day. Read full story on Essence.com: Click here.
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