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Girls Night Out at the Circus

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Last week I had the pleasure of attend the UniverSoul Circus here in Chicago.  Thank you to the promotions department at the UniverSoul Circus for gifting me with tickets.  For those of you who have never had the pleasure of attending the UniverSoul circus you should definitely put it on your to-do list.  For those of you who have attended you know that it is a great time for boy and girls and children of all ages.

As a single woman with no kids, a call to one of my bffs and a short ride to the circus made for a great mid-week meet up.  We laughed, we took photos with the clown, we danced, we ooh and aahed and had a genuine great time. This is not the circus for you if you are not into adventure and if you are not in the mood to have a good time.  There are many instances where the audience is invited to participate and who knows you just might find yourself inside of the ring dancing to the latest move music.

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While this circus may not have as many animals in the show as other circuses.  This circus does offer parents the opportunity to have their children ride the elephants and camels, before the show and during the intermission. For those of us who attended without kids, there were still opportunities to buy the light up lasers we enjoyed as children and indulge in cotton candy, snoballs, popcorn and all of the other circus treats.

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From the moment the show begins, with it’s international performers from all across the world (literally), to the final bow, the show leaves  you laughing, dancing and wanting more.  Not only do you feel as if you can reach out and touch the performers, the space is so intimate, the talent of the individuals who perform life threatening feats with no safety nets leaves you in awe.  I believe that the adults leave more excited than the children do.

This was a perfect girls night out.  My friend and I enjoy ourselves and were able to relax and have fun on a Tuesday night.  We laughed, we stared, we almost fainted when the BMX bikers did their stunts, we danced, we sang along and had a great time.  The UniverSoul Circus is definitely not an event you would want to miss when it comes to your town.  If you have already missed it look forward to next year.  If it has not been to your town yet, get your tickets now.

 

Stay Blessed…….Stay Fabulous

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Birthday Sex

aahhfest4Ok, so now that I have your attention, no, this post is not about Birthday Sex, well not actually.  However I did see Jeremih this weekend and he did perform this song.  This past weekend was my birthday (Libra Season) and I spent my birthday at AAHH!Fest, a two day festival hosted and organized by Chicago’s own Common, to provide needed resources to Chicago’s communities.  Proceeds from the festival go to support the efforts of the Common Ground Foundation, Common’s Foundation, as well as Donda’s House, the foundation named in honor of the late Donda West, mother of Kanye.

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The two day festival includes a community day where festival participants are treated to local talent and activities.  There was also food, games, heath information and a college and career area.  Local performers graced the stage and local youth were showcased.  This year there was a performance by Chance the Rapper, who actually hosted his own sold out event, Magnificent Coloring Day, later that day.  His dedication to support both events demonstrate the level of commitment artist have to Chicago and to improving the City and the neighborhoods within the City.

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Sunday I was excited to see The Roots.  And I have to say they did not disappoint.  It was an awesome way to spend my birthday.  In addition to Jeremih, Vic Mensa, The Roots,  Bilal, Common, Ice Cube and J.Cole all performed.  There was even a surprise appearance by R. Kelly.  The show was hosted by comedians Deon Cole and Damon Williams who is know all over town for Funny First Saturdays.  There were also local DJ’s featured, such as Vince Adams, one of my favorites.

The weather was perfect, I even managed not to get eaten by any mosquitoes.  This was my first time attending the festival, however it will not be my last.  More than anything else I took away from the event, in the wake of the recent killings of innocent people over the past few years, the passion and the messages that many of the artists left us with.  The names of the victims were not forgotten.  Another thing that stood out for me was that Chicago was well represented.  The best and the brightest of the City let us know that they have not forgotten home.  That is the message that will resonate with me until the next festival.  There is no place like home!

 

Be Blessed!  Be Fabulous!

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