African-American photojournalist Dorrell Creightney and his work have faded into memory—until now.
Author Archives: Dave Hoekstra
Posted inMusic
Oldest black-owned nightclub in city faces uncertain future
Harold Washington, Muhammad Ali, and Rick James all dropped in at Taste, the oldest black-owned nightclub in the city.
Posted inMusic
Remembering the Taste Entertainment Center, the hottest south side nightclub in TKTK
Harold Washington, Muhammad Ali, and Rick James all dropped in at the oldest black-owned club in the city.
Posted inArts & Culture
Iconic Wisconsin supper club the Gobbler has been revived, sans the supper
After an extensive renovation, the midcentury-modern architectural curiosity now operates as a theater for live music.
Posted inArts & Culture
Maybe He Likes Maple Syrup
A father and son are convinced that Bigfoot has come to central Illinois.
Posted inNews & Politics
Short for Christina
Meet the former Christopher Kahrl, one of the best-known female baseball experts in the country.
Posted inNews & Politics
He Believed They Would Fly
While R. Kelly and Jay-Z duke it out in court, Shabazz has these 20,000 bobbleheads to liquidate.
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Trio Grande
A huge stash of live recordings stirs up memories for friends and family of the legendary Sundowners.
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Into the Sunset
A huge stash of live recordings stirs up memories for friends and family of the legendary Sundowners.
Posted inNews & Politics
The Cuban Connection
Expat celebs head to Upper Cuts for a little Havana away from home.
Posted inNews & Politics
Little Big Man
Christine Craig knows that her father, DeFord Bailey, is one of the most important figures in Grand Ole Opry history. But the Country Music Hall of Fame isn’t singing the same tune.
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Little Big Man
Christine Craig knows that her father, DeFord Bailey, is one of the most important figures in Grand Ole Opry history. But the Country Music Hall of Fame isn’t singing the same tune.
Posted inNews & Politics
Almost Famous
Lenny LaCour may not have many hits to his credit, but he’s churned out more rock ‘n’ roll than you can shake a crawfish at.