Daughter of the Delta

01/27/2024

“Think in terms of images and words. They can be mighty powerful when they are fitted together properly.” — Gordon Parks

Support Visual Griots : Eli Williamson

Ghetto Efflorescence on Eli Williamson's Portfolio

01/15/2024

Reflecting on MLK's wisdom: 'True compassion...comes to see that an edifice which produces beggars needs restructuring.' Let's build a world where everyone thrives.

Thoughts on how we can make this a reality?

09/23/2023

09/23/2023

Friday, September 29th at the Crandon Community Garden

09/21/2023

Hi!! SMCG Jazz on the Green Concert Series Presents : FUNKADESI is still in this evening at the South Merrill Community Garden at 7032 S Merrill Avenue.

Please be sure to bring a lawn chair and a favorite beverage 🙂

09/17/2023

Please stop by for Blues Singer Katherine Davis and Friends at the Crandon Community Garden located on the corner of 71st and Crandon on Friday September 29th.

Show starts at 6:30P!

09/17/2023

SMCG Jazz on the Green Concert Series Presents : FUNKADESI blending Indo-Afro-Caribbean Music

This Thursday, September 21st from 6P - 7P at the South Merrill Community Garden located at 7032 S Merrill Avenue, Chicago IL 60649

Bring a chair and your favorite beverage

09/17/2023

Caitlin Edwards, Violinist and Friends ♥️

On Friday night, the Caitlin Edwards Trio serenaded the Crandon Community Garden audience with a compilation of black classical composers to the likes of Florence Price along with contemporary RB hits like “Crazy” from CeeLo Green.

For future performances, check out Caitlin Edwards upcoming calendar : https://www.caitlinedwards.com/calendar-1

09/15/2023

“To Be Young Gifted and Black”

09/14/2023

Please stop by if you can! This event is happening at the Crandon Garden located at 71st and Crandon in South Shore (Chicago)

09/05/2023

Featuring 10 consecutive days of live, global music, World Music Festival Chicago returns with 34 bands representing 22 countries, including 10 local music groups. The festival features performances in 11 indoor and outdoor venues across Chicago.
FREE admission!
Learn more at www.worldmusicfestivalchicago.org.

09/04/2023

09/03/2023

Saturday, September 9th is a triple header at the South Merrill Community Garden with SMCG Jazz on the Green Series Presents : The Margaret Murphy Webb Quartet at 12P and the Hyde Park Jazz Festival Artist Corp starting at 2P.

Please bring a chair and your favorite beverage for a phenomenon afternoon of live music.

The South Merrill Community Garden is located at 7032 S Merrill Avenue, Chicago IL

Please DM Iyonna Rivers or Veda Childress for more details.

09/03/2023

09/01/2023

Join the South Merrill Community Garden for Sones de Mexico Ensemble on Sunday, September 10th. The event is free to the public ~ please scan the QR Code below to register.

09/01/2023

Thank You Maria Drell and the Brazilian Cultural Center of Chicago for a fabulous evening with Ilê Aiyê

08/27/2023

We are so excited for the upcoming Artist Corps performance! You're sure to have a lively evening with performances by the Frank Morrison Quartet and the Brent Griffin Jr. Quartet. Remember, our performances are always FREE!

08/25/2023

At the South Merrill Community Garden 💚

08/25/2023

Yes!!

We support the fabulous Ms. Sonia Astacio

08/24/2023

Baby it's hot outside!! With temps well into the high 90's this evening, we decided to cancel for this evening and reschedule for a cooler time.

Stay in tune for alternate dates and be cool out there!

08/20/2023

From the The Field Foundation

“Does your artistic practice center social justice? Are you interested in raising tax-deductible donations to further your mission?

We're offering 1 year of fiscal sponsorship and more to eligible artists who qualify. Register for this information session to learn more!”

TheField - Where artists thrive