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Members and friends of GCC will explore the theme of “Peace” through a wide variety of styles and ensembles. Katherine Hughes, Kevin Kizer, Jade Maze, Kent Wehman, Gary Wendt and others perform in this annual concert favorite! This concert benefits Hands of Peace (www.handsofpeace.org) – an interfaith organization developing peacebuilding and leadership skills in Israeli, Palestinian and American teens through the power of dialogue and personal relationships. A free-will offering will be taken to support Hands of Peace

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Buddy Fambro featuring vocalist Jade Maze

Sunday, October 13, 2019 @ 12:00AMSun, Oct 13, 2019 @ 12:00AM

Maywood Jazz Stage"at T&JJ's, 718 S. 5th Ave., Maywood, IL

Sensational lead guitarist Buddy Fambro and his all-star band including the exciting vocalist Jade Maze takes the "Maywood Jazz Stage"at T&JJ's this Sunday night October 13. Doors open at 6 PM; the first of two sets kicks off at 7 PM. T&JJ's famous "soul buffet" will be available until the start of the first set.

Fambro, our contemporary Wes Montgomery, will play original music and covers from the contemporary and smooth jazz world including selections from his CD's. Electric Keyboardist Tim Gant, bassist Philip Castleberry, and drummer Tyrone Blair will accompany the guitarist extraordinaire Fambro. Amazing vocalist Jade Maze joins Buddy and his band Sunday night . Call Theresa today and reserve a table or two. Join us Sunday night for a memorable jazz evening and bring a crowd.

Vote for me in the Author Academy Awards

Thursday, August 1, 2019 @ 12:00AMThu, Aug 1, 2019 @ 12:00AM

Vote for me in the Author Academy Awards, online

I've been nominated in the Author Academy Awards memoir category. Voting runs through August 1st.

Go to https://authoracademyawards.com/vote2019/ and click through to the 9th page where you'll find my book in the MEMOIR category.

Click on the cover and you are all set. That's it! Thanks in advance!!!

Book Signing (Walk Until Sunrise)

Friday, July 26, 2019 @ 12:00AMFri, Jul 26, 2019 @ 12:00AM

Burger 21, 14650 S. La Grange Rd., Orland Park, IL

Hi. On Friday, July 26th from 6-8pm I'll be selling and signing my memoir Walk Until Sunrise at Burger 21 in Orland Park. So come grab a gourmet burger and grab a book on your way in or out. This venue is specifically supporting local authors on a regular basis. How cool is that?

Southwest suburbs are rocking it!

https://www.burger21.com/locations/orland-park

free

Beauty! Brunch! Books!

Sunday, July 14, 2019 @ 12:00AMSun, Jul 14, 2019 @ 12:00AM

A Salon Bizz, 1919 S. Manheim Rd., Westchester, IL

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beauty-brunch-books-tickets-61407354049?aff=eand&fbclid=IwAR0Ltg65piFKuds8h8uLosn4bbk1uMSspcdJdcTOmkzXRU2tLiuexxj2WQI

Price includes:

Brunch Mimosas One free book from author of your choice Presentation on current beauty trends Networking

$75

Book Review with Pastor Charlene & author JJ Maze

Saturday, June 29, 2019 @ 12:00AMSat, Jun 29, 2019 @ 12:00AM

United Church of Hyde Park, 1448 E. 53rd St., Chicago, IL

Light refreshments and lively conversation with the pastor, readers and the author of the award-winning memoir "Walk Until Sunrise."

p.s. make sure to ring the buzzer at the Blackstone St. Entrance.

Free

35th Annual Printers Row Litfest

Saturday, June 8, 2019 @ 12:00AMSat, Jun 8, 2019 @ 12:00AM

35th Annual Printers Row Litfest, 750 S. Plymouth St., Chicago, IL

I'll be selling and signing my award-winning memoir "Walk Until Sunrise" at the Chicago Writer's Association table in Tent V! Stop on by. There will be lots of great authors, books, swag! I had a blast last year!!!

Concert for Peace:The World is About to Turn

Sunday, March 10, 2019 @ 12:00AMSun, Mar 10, 2019 @ 12:00AM

Annual Peace Concert-Glenview Community Church, 1000 Elm Street, Glenview, IL

This Sunday I will be singing in this annual peace concert. I have the honor of singing 3 art songs written by the wonderful composer and spiritual leader Reverend Bobbie McKay. She wrote the songs in response to my memoir "Walk Until Sunrise." It is truly an honor to premiere these works!!!

I'm just one of many performers. You'll here works for string quartet, a jazz combo and world music:

The Simple Gifts Concert Series of the Glenview Community Church hosts a concert exploring the theme of peace. Singer-songwriter Linda Marie Smith Gary Wendt-organ Katherine Hughes-violin HAWK String Quartet (violinist Carol Kalvonjian, violist Ray Ostwald, and cellist Jill Kaeding,), Kevin Kizer-sax, Kent Wehman-piano, Ken Haebich-bass, and Neal Wehman-drums Turkish American Society of Mount Prospect Glenview Community Church Chancel Choir Elliot Dvorin of the Key Tov Orchestra.

donation of choice

A Mexican Christmas: Angels in the Convent, Dancing in the Streets

Friday, December 14, 2018 @ 12:00AMFri, Dec 14, 2018 @ 12:00AM

Newberry Consort, Chicago, IL

This sumptuous program will feature a choir of women’s voices, directed by Ellen Hargis, singing the music of the convent, as well as musicians from EnsAmble Ad-Hoc, a group that specializes in Latin American and Spanish early music led by specialists Francy Acosta and Jose Luis Posada. These musicians will create the rich, jubilant folk music that would have been heard in the plazas at Christmas.

Harvest of Thanks: A Neighborhood Concert

Sunday, November 25, 2018 @ 12:00AMSun, Nov 25, 2018 @ 12:00AM

United Church of Hyde Park, 1448 E. 53rd St., Chicago, IL

Thaddeus Tukes Group

Vocalists: Jade Maze, Qiana McNary, Ifeanyi Elswith, Malachi MacDonald

John Wesley, sax

More info coming!

Culture Club: A SLAM Soirée

Friday, November 2, 2018 @ 12:00AMFri, Nov 2, 2018 @ 12:00AM

Culture Club: A SLAM Soirée, 729 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL

This is a really exciting event carrying the cool underground vibe that has defined Chicago over the centuries.

SLAM=Science, Art, Literature and Music

The venue is a historic speakeasy space above a vintage microbiology lab. The walls hold shelves of science lab equipment from years past.

A night of music featuring myself, the Buddy Fambro Group, young musical artists Izaiah Montaque Harris and Toni Murray, as well as poets, authors, visual artists ( a real renaissance event).

More details to come!!!

Duly Noted

Tuesday, October 30, 2018 @ 12:00AMTue, Oct 30, 2018 @ 12:00AM

On Tour Brewing Co., 1725 W. Hubbard St., Chicago, IL

October's show kicks off at 7:30 on October 30th at On Tour Brewing with music by Jade Maze and guitarist Buddy Fambro, followed by true stories on the theme HOPE.

The show is free but donations are taken, which go to the performers and Healthy Schools Campaign.

https://www.dulynoted.live/

FREE

What Do You Bring To This World?

Thursday, October 18, 2018 @ 12:00AMThu, Oct 18, 2018 @ 12:00AM

What Do You Bring To This World?, WeWork Kinzie 20 West Kinzie Street, Chicago, IL

Proceeds from this event will benefit TRAFFIC STOPS WHERE LOVE BEGINS and its mission to abolish Modern-Day Slavery and Human Trafficking.

A percentage of the funds raised will also be shared with our partner organization, APNE AAP WOMEN WORLDWIDE to support their program and mission to care and empower at risk girls, women and survivors of sex trafficking.

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A Concert for Peace

Sunday, July 22, 2018 @ 12:00AMSun, Jul 22, 2018 @ 12:00AM

Glenwood Community Church, 1000 Elm Street, Glenview, IL

The theme of “Peace” explored through a wide variety of styles and ensembles. Katherine Hughes, Kevin Kizer, Jade Maze, Kent Wehman, Gary Wendt and others perform in this annual concert favorite!

This concert benefits Hands of Peace - an interfaith organization developing peacebuilding and leadership skills in Israeli Palestinian and American teens through the power of dialogue and personal relationships.

free and open to the public