Chicago-born live vocal powerhouse Irene Michaels continues to prove that music has no age limit — only passion, talent, and presence. The multi-award-winning performer will appear as special guest alongside rising blues sensation Meaza Joy at Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy inside the historic Des Plaines Theatre on June 6 at 8:30 PM for an unforgettable evening of live St. Louis Blues, soulful vocals, and intimate speakeasy energy. Known for redefining longevity in music, Michaels has become one of the entertainment world’s most inspiring live performers. A two-time Josie Music Award winner — including Best Pop Song of the Year for…
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In the vast symphony of entertainment, there are few conductors as quietly powerful and profoundly influential as Arny Granat. To most, his name is synonymous with live performance itself — a man whose vision has shaped the soundscape of American music and theater for more than five decades. Yet behind the glittering marquees, sold-out arenas, and standing ovations lies a story of intuition, integrity, and an unwavering belief in the magic of live art. Granat, a Chicago native, began his remarkable career with an unshakable passion for connecting artists and audiences. As co-founder of Jam Productions, he helped build…
This past weekend at the historic DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, Irene Michaels was officially crowned what so many have long known her to be—an ICON. During a dazzling evening of unity, legacy, and celebration, Michaels was honored with the prestigious Icon Award at the 2025 We Dream in Color: Humanity & Unity Celebration, a ceremony that celebrates cultural pioneers and changemakers whose work transcends boundaries and uplifts communities. Known for her multifaceted career as a singer, actress, beauty entrepreneur, and advocate, Irene Michaels continues to defy categorization. Her enduring influence spans entertainment, fashion, and philanthropy, with a…
In collaboration with Sue Phillips Fragrances, rising singer/songwriter Irene Michaels, is set to launch her new fragrance Line “I Like Rain”. Fittingly named after her first original hit, Irene Michael’s perfume will be available in three scents: lemony fresh citrus, pinecone woodsy, and a lush fruity aroma. “I Like Rain” perfume will complement her already popular roll-on serum “Miracle In A Bottle” as well as her Amazon Best-Selling Book “I On Beauty: Living Beautifully & Luxuriously BEYOND 50”. Visitors to her website https://www.ionthescene.com can read articles focusing on topics related to anti-aging, skincare, and beauty; a must read for those looking for an improved…
Love a good adventure story-one with sweet old dogs and flawed, yet lovable humans? Hate the idea of factory farming and animal abuse? If so, you’re gonna love Clucked! Clucked takes the listener, its bereaved Spam-loving protagonist, and one elderly rat terrier on a wild voyage from Corpus Christi Bay to the Sea Islands. What do you do when you have nothing left to lose? You say goodbye to everything and everyone you’d ever known, pack up your worldly belongings (and an old half-blind dog), cast off your lines and set sail in your tiny sailboat to anywhere else. Two years ago,…