Renovation of the former Gordmans store in northeast Cedar Rapids is under way. Spare Time Entertainment will open in the building this fall. RICHARD PRATT PHOTO The former Gordmans store in northeast Cedar Rapids will be home to a new entertainment venue this fall. Spare Time Entertainment is slated to […]
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A New Exhibition Celebrating Black Jewelry Designers Is Coming to New York
The exhibition comes as part of an industry-wide push for accessibility and diversity. In 2019, New York City Jewelry Week launched the Here We Are initiative, which offers professional development to jewelry designers from diverse backgrounds. In 2020, an agenda-setting report on the experiences of Black jewelers found that 44 percent felt […]
Aaliyah is coming to streaming but her estate isn’t happy about it
Aaliyah fans have been clamoring for her catalog to be available for streaming for years. It appears their wait will soon be over. Nearly 20 years after her tragic death, the Princess of R&B’s catalog will be available on streaming starting Aug. 20, Barry Hankerson, her uncle and founder of label Blackground Records, announced in […]
Up and Coming Country Superstar Presley Tennant, Veteran Jazz Saxophonist Kenney Polson, Latin Music Pioneer Carlos Carr are Featured This Month in MusicMonthly.com
LINDEN, N.J., July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — MusicMonthly.com reviewed and interviewed several standout artists this month on their current new music release, upcoming projects and successful longevity in the music business. PRESLEY TENNANT – Half That Strong It is so uplifting to know that there is a song that honors and celebrates a […]