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Blues can help black Chicago revive, relate

By Bonni McKeown | April 11, 2019

West Side resident Bonni McKeown says Chicago’s world-famous blues music can be a powerful cultural symbol to encourage appreciation of African-American culture. The city would greatly benefit from a blues revival, she says.

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Discuss how arts, culture can be elevated in Austin

By AustinTalks | July 12, 2017

Community development expert Valerie Leonard will be the guest speaker July 12 at Gone Again Travel & Tours, 5940 W. Chicago Ave., as residents continue to discuss how to use blues and soul to develop the West Side.

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West Siders look to turn blues heritage into tourist attraction

By Xueer Zhang | June 12, 2017

Rather than focusing on Chicago’s Downtown, city officials should look for ways to promote the blues in Austin, North Lawndale and Garfield Park, some local residents say.

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Can Blues tourism benefit the West Side?

By AustinTalks | June 6, 2017

Join in on the discussion June 7 from 6 to p.m. An expert panel will explore the ways this rich tradition can help draw visitors to Austin.

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