Responding to recent criticism that “Friends: The Reunion” failed to acknowledge or grapple with the sitcom’s nearly all-white white legacy, the special’s director Ben Winston told the British newspaper The Times: “What more diversity do they want in this reunion?” But a small handful of women of color did appear as guest stars on “Friends” over the show’s 10-year run and their absence from .
Photo: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Chinatown
SpringHill Suites Chicago Chinatown, the first hotel of its kind to hit Chicago s Chinatown, has officially opened its doors at 2357 S. Wentworth Ave. The latest development to hit this century-old neighborhood, located in the heart of Chicago s vibrant Chinatown community, offers guests a sensory-overload of history and culture as soon as guests enter through the community s iconic red Welcome Gate . Pioneered, owned and developed by T2 Properties, patrons looking to sleep, work and relax now have the opportunity to do so while enjoying access to 148 comfortable suites, a fitness studio, and a complimentary daily buffet or hot breakfast option. The hotel also features an expansive lobby perfect for small gatherings as well as a boardroom for upcoming meetings, small weddings, and more.
Last week the Chicago Philharmonic Society announced the appointment of a new executive director, Terell M. Johnson. A classically trained musician as well as an administrator, he ll succeed another musician-turned-administrator, Donna Milanovich, who s retiring after ten years in that job and more as a Chi Phil flutist and board member.
They were both in the limited audience at the Harris Theater Saturday night for a revelatory recording session that combined the Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra, under guest conductor Adrian Dunn, with the Adrian Dunn Singers. Johnson told me the resulting symphonic/gospel mashup is the kind of innovative programming that ll carry Chicago Philharmonic into the future.
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