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P. & T. Productions proudly presents…the gospel concert event of the year…March Madness 2011, Saturday, March 16, 2011, at 7:30PM. With special guests: Michael Boykins & The Mighty Voices (North Carolina); The Gospel Crusaders (Chicago Music Award Nominees and Rhythm of Gospel Nominees); The Mixon Singers; The Sacred Sons of Zion; and Shirley Bell. Master of Ceremonies: Elder Carl Palmer.

By: Gregory Gay - The Gospel Community is saddened with news of the passing of noted gospel singer Lawonda Campbell on Saturday, February 26th, 2011, in Chicago, Illinois.  Campbell, whose immeasurable talent and unmistakable voice produced a string of hits for a venerable list of gospel artists including Chicago Mass Choir, the Trinity All Nations Choir, Carlis Moody, and most notably Bishop Hezekiah Walker and the Love Fellowship Crusade Choir, will be greatly missed. Read more for musical and service information.

Music 4 Life - A Special Valentine’s Day Event, Friday, February 11th - 7:00 pm, at Grace Central, 605 25th Avenue, Bellwood, IL, 708.544.4510. Darius Brooks, Senior Pastor. Special Guests: Pastor Darius Brooks, Marche Whaley, Comedian Ron Baker, Jr., and more!

Donald “Buster” Woods & G3 presents “G3 Honors The Thompson Community Singers.” Celebrating G3’s 4th Anniversary. February 26, 2011, at 7PM. Greater Mount Pleasant M.B. Church, 1725 S. Kildare Avenue, Chicago, IL 60623. Rev. Dr. Joel D. Taylor, Host Pastor.

Faith Reaction Music presents Johnell Nicholas & InSpirit Ministries in their first LIVE RECORDING. Friday, February 18, 2011 at 8PM (doors open at 7PM). Greater Harvest M.B. Church, 5141 South State St. / Chicago, IL. Elder Eric Thomas, Host Pastor.

The Clark legacy continues…KaRew Records presents Kierra Sheard’s Live Recording Feat. BRL Choir, for new CD Titled “FREE.” Monday, February 28, 2011 at 7PM, at the Harold Washington Cultural Center, 4701 S. MLK Drive, Chicago, IL 60615. COST: FREE. VIP Experience Package: $35.

Join Power of Oneness Spiritual Center for their 4th Year Anniversary Celebration on February 6, 2011.

Church of God in Christ - Northern IL Women’s Department Annual Women’s Convention February 9-11, 2011. Mother Doris Rule, State Supervisor, Bishop Cody Vernon Marshall, Jurisdictional Prelate.

“The Experience with Deitrick Haddon” Tues., Jan. 25, 2011, at the DuSable Museum of African American History, 740 East 56th Place, Chicago, IL. Tix-$20; Doors-6:30PM; Event-7PM.  Grammy & Stellar Award nominee Deitrick Haddon invites you to explore his new concept and his new CD release, “Church On The Moon.”

Blessed Music Ministry presents…Dr. Alfred Wheeler’s Birthday Musical on January 28, 2011, 7:30 P.M., at Logos Baptist Assembly, 10833 South Halsted, Chicago, IL 60628. Rev. Donald Parson, Host Pastor. No Admission Charge. Freewill offering will be taken. For more info please call 773.870.SING (7464).

Monday, January 3, 2011 @ 7PM, join the original Caravans (sponsored by The Caravans) Dorothy Norwood, Inez Andrews, Delores Washington, and Shirley Caesar. Hosted by Dr. Bobby Jones. Also featuring: Faith Howard (Joins The Caravans), The Barrett Sisters, DeAndre Patterson, and Joshua’s Troop.

Sunday, January 30, 2011, at 5PM, Warriors of Praise presents “Radical Praise and Worship” featuring BET Sunday Best Finalist Tasha Collins. With guest artists Sheron Davis, Dwayne Coleman, Joyce Hurley, and Requita Sykes. Hosted by First Lady Iris Reed.

February 14-17, 7:30PM Nightly. Monday: Bishop Robert R. Sanders, Jurisdiction Prelate; Tuesday: Pastor Donnie McClurkin, Perfecting Faith Church (Long Island, NY); Wednesday: Rev. Dr. Venice L. McCoy, Elect Lady; and Thursday: Elder Maurice Gregory President.

“Too Hot To Handel: The Jazz Gospel Messiah” presented by Exelon and the Auditorium Theatre. Too Hot Choir, Symphony Orchestra and Jazz Combo conducted by Suzanne Mallare Acton and arranged by Bob Christianson and Gary Anderson. Featuring: Rodrick Dixon, Alfreda Burke, and Karen Marie Richardson. Saturday, January 15, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, January 16, 2011 at 3:00 p.m.

Bless Your Heart Productions presents Youth in Unity Project - A LIVE Recording! on Saturday, December 18, 2010, at 7PM (Doors open at 6:30PM), at Corinthian Temple C.O.G.I.C., 4520 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60624 - Host Pastor: Pastor David Whitley.

Don’t miss “Worthy” A Christmas Cantata written by Lana Manson on Sunday, December 12, 2010, 6PM, at St. James A.M.E. Church, 9256 S. Lafayette Ave., Chicago, IL 60620.

Cornell Thigpen and friends “Turn That Down” Live Recording presented by Musical Indifference on December 27, 2010, at 6:30PM.

Join Chairperson Martez Poindexter and Co-Chairperson Doris Davis in celebrating Dr. Charles G. Hayes’ 73rd Birthday on Monday, December 13, 2010,  at 7:30PM, at Cosmopolitan Church of Prayer, 842 E. 65th Street, Chicago, IL (No Admission charge).

Chicagoland, you are cordially invited to “The 86th Birthday Celebration & Gospel Concert” honoring Brother Johnnie Woolfalk of the legendary Inspirational Souls of Chicago, on Friday, December 10, 2010, at 6PM.

Pastor Bernard Sutton & The Acme Church Family and Kathy Lockett from Radio Station 1390 present Arthur Sutton & The Gift of Praise in their Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010, at 4PM (doors open at 3PM).

“A Musical Salute” honoring Evangelist Vanessa Beatty on December, 19, 2010, at 5PM. Free Admission. Hosted by Darrell King of 102.3FM and special performances by: Elder Phil Tarver, Joshua’s Troop, Reed’s Temple Reunion Choir, and Reed’s Temple Warriors of Praize.

On Friday, December 10, 2010, join Johnell Nicholas & InSPIRIT Ministries for this FREE late night gathering of worshipers featuring Maurice Fears & Righteous Cry, Jonathan McReynolds, and Terrell Edwards & Friends.

The 2011 Grammy nominees were announced in Los Angeles, December 1, 2010. Chicago’s own Vashawn Mitchell was nominated for Best Gospel Performance for “Nobody Greater” and for “Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album” for “Triumphant” on EMI Gospel. READ MORE for a complete list of Grammy nominees.

Christmas in Chicago featuring Howard Lavelle, Kevin Vasser, Lorie Smith, Nate Pointer, and Tony Tidwell (open to the public), Friday, December 3, 2010, at 7:30 P.M. (Doors open at 7:00 P.M.), at New Vision of Faith Ministries.

Sunday, December 19, 2010, at 4:30PM, Superintendent David T. Whittley and Dr. Chandra Y. Whittley cordially invite you to experience the Annual Christmas Joy Concert: “Heaven’s Special Gift.” Featuring Adrienne R. McGowan and the Corinthian Temple Radio Choir. Guest Praise & Worship Leader: Robert Sams II & Company.