Public Events

The Historical Concert "An Unfinished Journey: African American Music in Its Pivotal Decades"

Thursday, May 15th at 7pm Wheaton Public Library Wheaton IL

Wednesday, June 18th at 7pm Cary Area Public Library Cary IL

Friday, June 20th at 7pm Naperville Public Library Naperville IL

"City of Big Songs: Songs About Chicago and the Stories About the Songs"

Tuesday, August 5th at 6:30pm Green Hills Library Palos Hills IL

The CDs "Sunspots & Despots," "Blue Island," "Don't Fret" and "Bob and Mark Yen for a Buck" are out and available at shows.

*You must register at the host facility's website, and then please check your junk/spam folder for your invitation/registration

The Great Migration & The Great War: Engines of Change

Thursday, April 3rd at 6pm Lake Bluff Public Library Lake Bluff IL

A Tale of Two Chicagos: The White City & The Murder Castle of Englewood

Monday, April 7th at 7pm Bartlett Public Library Bartlett IL

By the Time I Get to Memphis: King's Last Year

*Wednesday, April 9th at 7pm Winnetka Public Library Winnetka IL (wnpld.org)

What's in a Name? Chicago's Many Nicknames, Slogans, and Mottos

Tuesday, April 15th at 7pm Glenside Public Library Glenside

Emancipation to Inauguration: Chicago's Black Experience

Thursday, April 17th at 2pm Indian Trails Public Library District Wheeling IL

The Glorious Arts: Chicago's Culmination as a Fine Arts Mecca

Thursday, April 24th at 7:00pm Arlington Heights Public Library Arlington Heights IL

Look for me on The History Channel, NBC Chicago, and WTTW!

My book, "Nerd Avenue," is available at my presentations and tours!