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so-LAY. Sun - in French. When I started Soleil's To-Dos back in 2001, I was inputting information on my calendar about the events I was interested in - with reminders, so I wouldn't lose track of what was coming up. I wanted a catchy title and "Stephanie's Things To Do" wasn't cutting it. Since some people close to me have referred to me as Sunshine and Sunny, I thought of "Sunny's To Dos", but that sounded too corny. Something about Soleil's To-Dos just worked.
So, Soleil
is kinda me! I'm Stephanie Green, a resident of Chicago since 1992 - and still loving it! I have a full-time job as an attorney, but I do this as a part-time favor to myself and my
Sophisticates. I'm not a promoter, I have no marketing background - but I seek opportunities that promote personal growth, spirituality, creativity and action and I support individuals and organizations that provide such opportunities. And, okay, I also like to get my groove on at the occasional party!
Well, a number of years have passed and I've finally moved from my initial e-mailed Microsoft Word and Adobe documents and have begun to realize the vision I have long held for Soleil's To-Dos! Soleil's To-Dos is full of a variety of events (which I lovingly refer to as "To-Dos") that appeal to the African-American, urban "professional" (check out
Sophisticatesfor my take on that term). The To-Dos are not "all Black" events, but I definitely have a cultural bias in favor of those events that reflect diverse cultures and that celebrate Black culture and heritage.
But in order to make this really work, I need your feedback, both in terms of the To-Dos and the functioning of the website - so I hope to hear from you and I hope you enjoy Soleil's To-Dos!
Since 2001, providing a
calendar of Chicago cultural
events appealing to the sophisticated, African-American
professional. Theater, film, politics,
festivals, live music, poetry, dance, food & wine, art, fashion,
design,
family & children, community development and more!
Your
comprehensive digest of Chicago events for the Black, urban
sophisticate!
Remember - we don't
create the events, We just collect them! The
event description is from the source cited.
While every effort is made to keep the events
updated, you should call ahead to confirm.