AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoObama Presidential Center Grand Opening: Chicago’s Obama Presidential Center is set to officially open with a star-studded lineup Thursday, June 18, at John Lewis Plaza, featuring Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson, Marc Anthony, Common, Christina Aguilera, and U2’s Bono and The Edge, with the public opening Friday, June 19 and a weekend of events. Community Programs at the Center: After School Matters will bring sports, art, food, media, and music programming to the campus, aiming to expand teen opportunities through the new Home Court space. Local Stage Spotlight: Athens Community Theatre in Illinois is holding auditions for “Mean Girls” (June 9-10 at 6 p.m.) ahead of Aug. 21-30 performances, with roles for performers 16+ and a strong dance focus. Art & Exhibitions: West Shore Community College’s Manierre Dawson Gallery hosts “Go, Color. Go!” featuring Jamey Barnard’s playful, colorful paintings (June 12-Sept. 18). Music & Culture: Legacy Training’s “JazzMatazz” concert and conversation for Black Music Month lands June 25 in Marion, featuring Daryl Davis and a Louis Armstrong presentation.
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