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Declining school enrollment has left 30% of Chicago public schools at least half-empty. The city’s failure to address this ...
Nat King Cole played the piano in his classroom as a DuSable student. Harold Washington, Chicago’s first Black mayor, studied there.
To celebrate the late jazz legend’s centennial, what would have been his 100th birthday, Dulé took to the stage accompanied ...
As Nat King Cole says in this play, ‘I missed every holiday.’ So, I am cognizant of time. It’s not a renewable energy. I also love the screen, so I hope to stay on the merry go round.
Nat King Cole’s music remains a timeless gift to the world. His smooth vocals, elegant phrasing, and ability to convey ...
Previews: December 31, 2025 Despite being the voice that built Capitol Records, Nat “King” Cole’s groundbreaking NBC variety show faced cancellation as they could not find a sponsor.
Dulé Hill and Daniel J. Watts shine in a befuddling biomusical ‘Lights Out: Nat King Cole’ (Off Broadway review) From: Culture Sauce By: Thom Geier Date: 2025-05-21 6 / 10 The biggest scene ...
Featuring 14 films from 14 countries, ADIFF DC 2025 offers a unique blend of award-winning dramas, eye-opening documentaries, ...
Bianna Golodryga speaks with Dulé Hill about playing the legendary entertainer in the new off-Broadway production, “Lights Out: Nat ‘King’ Cole’, alongside Daniel J. Watts, who plays ...
Nat King Cole Pianist • Singer • Actor Birth Date: March 17, 1919 Death Date: February 15, 1965 — 45 years old Birth Place: Montgomery, Alabama Children: Natalie Cole, Carol Cole ...
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