About this Event
Second Sunday Salon
Join us in person for the August 9th Second Sunday Salon! It's a chill gathering for MUSIC, ART & WORDS where you can meet cool people, share ideas, and enjoy the good vibe. Whether you're into art, music, or just good conversation, this is the place to be. Don’t miss out on an ecclectic, relaxed evening of Chicago artists, ideas and community!
The Second Sunday Salon is produced by , an arts organization dedicated to the Democratization of the Arts - curated by Linda Solotaire - and presented in collaboration with COLVIN HOUSE.
MUSIC • BROOKLYN BRITCHES And the Whispers
featuring
Brooklyn Britches Upright bassist, percussionist and vocalist Matt Jung and classic acoustic guitarist and vocalist Charles Williams
Brooklyn Britches grew up singing and playing music with her family and friends in a small rural town outside of Toledo, Ohio. Growing up in the church, she developed her skill for singing and an ear for harmonies. Living in a small town, she always dreamed of moving to the city and in 2011 she finally made her way to Chicago, where she quickly fell in love with the vibrant burlesque and performance scene. After working up enough courage, she decided to study burlesque at Studio L'Amour, where she met some of the most talented and inspirational dancers in Chicago and around the world. Brooklyn studied for three years before making her debut stage performance in 2014, performing a singing striptease to a swing version of Bei Mir Bist Du Shoen. This first performance was just the beginning of making her dream of a career in music a true possibility.
Though she has slowed down as a dancer, Brooklyn is now performing mostly as a singer in some of the most well known venues in Chicago and around the U.S. primarily with her band Brooklyn Britches and The Whispers, as well as producing and coproducing her own shows and events. Brooklyn Britches and The Whispers' performances delight their audiences with old standards and modern songs with a slow, swanky twist. Upright bassist, percussionist and vocalist (Matt Jung) and classic acoustic guitarist and vocalist (Charles Williams) underscore Brooklyn Britches' smokey jazz vocals, completely engaging you in the present while simultaneously transporting you back to the golden age of jazz.Ahgottahandleonit published in 2017 by Cinco Puntos Press.
Visit the website for more on the artists. https://www.truemuseinc.com/salons
WORDS • IVAN RAMOS (i Ri Se)
Ivan Ramos, known artistically as i Ri Se, has dedicated the last twenty years to teaching, writing, and performing poetry. i Ri Se has performed and collaborated with a diverse range of Chicago's talent—including musicians, producers, D.J.'s, and fellow poets. This collaborative spirit has allowed him to add his poetic voice into the rich tapestry of Chicago’s musical and spoken word landscape.
Ivan's artistic work is the driving force behind his advocacy for all people. His poetry is not just performance; it is a catalyst for dialogue and understanding, fueling his dedication to social justice, equity, and empowerment for all indigenous and marginalized communities.
Visit iRise Instagram here
ART • PUGS ATOMZ
Pugs Atomz is a multidisciplinary creative that believes artists are the storytellers of their communities. His work has been featured in movies, sporting events, Tv shows, video games, and murals around the USA. It also has been a part of pushing for change in his city. A Co-founder of the Englewood Arts Collective. A group that is passionate about amplifying, and supporting artists and creative engagements that uplift their community. He is a connector and trailblazer who laid the groundwork for many artists in the area today. He has been able to travel the world through his different creative passions. Among his most illustrative projects is the experiential installations of “Mookie on the Southside,” a multi-faceted aesthetic exploration of places, people, and stories that shaped his understanding of the community he calls home. Atomz is as interested in so-called official history as personal memories and the myths that arise in the gaps between these various forms of recollection. In addition to being a visual artist, Atomz is an accomplished musician, DJ, designer, entrepreneur, community organizer, and director.
Agenda
🕑: 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Food & Drinks
Host: Colvin House
Info: FOOD & DRINK • Little Poems of Deliciousness • Small bites, wine and a signature drink curated for you by COLVIN HOUSE - For sale throughout the evening.
🕑: 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Performances Begin
Host: Linda Solotaire
Info: Performances begin at 6pm with spoken words artist Ivan Ramos, after a brief intermission our featured musical guest, Brooklyn Britches and the Whispers perform. Meanwhile, enjoy browsing our multimedia artis Pugs Atomz' collection anddrinks and bites from the COVLIN HOUSE cafe!
Event venue & nearby stays
Colvin House, 5940 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, United States
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