On Wednesday, May 20th, Lonnie Brooks shares his experiences of playing the blues in Chicago since the 1960’s. Lonnie is known for his energy and distinctive sound--a vibrant mix of rock 'n' roll, R&B, funky Cajun boogie, country twang, and hard Chicago blues, a style his band dubbed "voodoo blues." He has headlined major blues festivals and played with famous musicians from Clifton Chenier to Eric Clapton.
Chicago-based actor, Tim Kazurinsky, speaks on Thursday, May 28th, on how his days at Second City helped him move to the silver screen. He is best known for his work on Saturday Night Live and the Police Academy series. Kazurinsky has appeared in numerous films and television shows, including Curb Your Enthusiasm and According to Jim. He also co-wrote the screenplay for About Last Night.
The series concludes on Wednesday, June 3 with Award-wining journalist, Phil Ponce, host of Chicago Tonight on WTTW. In addition to his work in Chicago, Ponce served as national correspondent for the Washington, D.C.-based NewsHour with Jim Lehrer.
The Chicago Treasures series features contemporary Chicagoans sharing personal experiences that reveal how the city’s identity impacts their work. Past honorees include: Ernie Banks, Rick Bayless, Walter Jacobson, Ana Castillo, Bonnie Hunt, and Chicago (the band). -- www.chicagohistory.org
Posted May 13th, 2009 by ruzik_tuzik
