PRESTON BRADLEY CENTER

Preston Bradley Center is a Center For Health, Wellness, Music, Culture & Community Engagement . . www.PrestonBradleyCenter.org

A Landmark Structure on the National Register if Historic Places Located in Uptown's Historic & Entertainment District of Chicago. WELCOME TO PRESTON BRADLEY CENTER: Built in 1925 and first occupied in 1926, PBC is a contemporary of the Uptown Theatre and Aragon Ballroom. The center is a contributing building to the Federal Uptown Square Historic and Entertainment Districts. This landmark building

Photos from PRESTON BRADLEY CENTER's post 09/05/2024

KARMALA RON...AT THE WHEEL!
My old buddy Ron, aka Dr. Demo shows off his latest collectors items, his KARMALA HAT & "Give the Reds the Blues, Kamala" button.

09/04/2024

DOCTOR DAN® PRESENTS: Doesn't Get Any Better Than This . . Sometimes you can't plan for a more perfect day: Beautiful Weather . . Incredible Food . . Live Music . . Amazing Neighbors . . Preston Bradley Center . . Uptown (Chicago). It was such a marvelous time that everybody just wanted the party to keep going all night long. Many THANKS to the Peoples Church of Chicago for their long-standing commitment to justice and the forgotten people of Uptown. Together, we're all partnering to make Uptown (and the world) and more beautiful and just place (while having a blast in the process) . . Peace & Love To All Of You ! ! ! www.PrestonBradleyCenter.org

Gospel version of US national anthem receives standing ovation at Democratic convention 09/02/2024

On this Labor Day. We would like to share our rendition of the National Anthem

Gospel version of US national anthem receives standing ovation at Democratic convention The Soul Children of Chicago choir performed a rousing gospel rendition of the US national anthem at the Democratic national convention in Chicago.Subscribe ...

09/02/2024

DOCTOR DAN® PRESENTS: Labor Day Party Bradley Center . . We're teaming up with Peoples Church of Chicago to bring some flavor & sounds to our incredible Uptown community on this Labor Day (Monday, September 2, 2024) . . Showtime 11:30am-3:00pm. Lotsa' great food and music will be featured at this year's festivities. Chicago Blues All-Stars will be holding down the groove with some amazing special guests: Anji Brooks, Chicago Slim, Jay Goeppner, Lynne Jordan & Brandye Phillips will be bringing their unique talents to the party. Everybody is welcome . . So definitely make it a point to come for the food and stay for the music (admission is free)! Thanks for your friendship, support and positive thoughts . . Let's Party! www.PrestonBradleyCenter.org

09/01/2024

GOOD KARMA IN HYDE PARK!
I ran into a writer friend, Senyah Haynes on the left and friend this morning. They said they had to have my hat. Lucky for me I had two in my bag. Thanks!

Photos from PRESTON BRADLEY CENTER's post 08/29/2024

Tell it! That's why I say Give the Reds the Blues https://youtu.be/U3kBBxMfMl4?feature=shared

08/27/2024

OSCAR, KARMALA, MY BUTTONS AND ME, AT MY COLORED WHEEL!
I just bought this shirt from Floyd Webb. Whadya say?

Photos from PRESTON BRADLEY CENTER's post 08/27/2024

MY FIRST 2 DESIGNS OF DEMOCRACY T SHIRTS. Whaddya say?

08/27/2024

DOCTOR DAN® PRESENTS: Labor Day Party Bradley Center . . Lotsa' great things planned for this year's Labor Day Bash (Monday, September 2nd at 11am). We're teaming up with Peoples Church of Chicago to bring the party to our incredible Uptown community. Definitely make it a point to come for the food and stay for the music (everybody is welcome)! Chicago Blues All-Stars & Chicago Slim will be playing, plus expect the usual cavalcade of "special guests" and jammers ready to get in on the fun. If you're not too busy, feel free to stop by and stay a while. Thanks for your friendship, support and positive thoughts . . Let's Party!
www.PrestonBradleyCenter.org

Music Box Theatre Teams Up With Rebuilding Exchange To Salvage 95-Year-Old Seats 08/26/2024

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Music Box Theatre Teams Up With Rebuilding Exchange To Salvage 95-Year-Old Seats The historic theater is undergoing a renovation for its 95th anniversary, and hired Rebuilding Exchange to help preserve over 700 seats that were first installed when the theater was built nearly 100 years ago.

08/26/2024

ME AT THE CROSSING BORDERS EVENT IN DAWES PARK IN EVANSTON.

08/25/2024

THE PAINTING IS...PRICELESS. THE PRINT IS $25.
I finished my 30" X 40" painting "Give the Reds the Blues, Kamala!" the last day of the Democratic Convention. But when people asked me how much I wanted for it, I said at least $1,000,000 (meaning I didn't want to sell it...yet). But you can get an 11" x 17" print commemorating this historic event for $25 plus shipping and handling. inbox me.

08/25/2024

MY KARMALA KAP HAS GONE GLOBAL! I just got word that the Irish Times wrote about it and me outside the Democratic Convention this week.

08/20/2024

GOOD KARMALA IS SPREADING!

08/20/2024

HEADS UP! MY KARMALA KAP IS...UMM...TRENDING IN CHI-TOWN!

08/19/2024

LOOK WHO'S HANGING OUT WITH THE DEMS AT THE CLIFF DWELLERS CLUB!

Photos from PRESTON BRADLEY CENTER's post 08/17/2024

DANGER! ARTIST AT WORK!
I'm working as fast as I can to finish my "Give the Reds the Blues, Kamala" painting before the Dems get here. Wish me...luck.

08/12/2024

SOME WILL SAY MY TALENT FOR CREATIVE UDEAS HAS GONE TO MY HEAD. But whaddya say?

07/30/2024

I just put this little missive together this morning. It announces my latest (Greatest?) effort to save America...from itself. Whadya say?

07/21/2024

FRANCIS FORD COPOLLA EAT YOUR HEART OUT!
I just had a chance to see the ratings for "Channels Changers" the documentary we premiered at the Gene Siskel Center July 1st. Almost all of the reviews are like this one.

07/20/2024

MY LAST CAMPAIGN?

On November 4th last year, I decided I had to do something to save our so-called democracy...from itself. And now, after premiering "Channels Changers", the documentary I co-exec produced with Cotton Stevenson and Gypsy Productions at the Gene Siskel Center, I'm ready to put a cap on a 56 year ad career by helping the...er...communications challenged Dems...er...communicate.

Here's the cover of what will be another of my "Shirt Pocket Books". It will include all the ads and links to videos I'm doing ...without any support from the Dimocrats. Whadya say?

MAGA BLUES 07/18/2024

AT THE RISK OF REPEATING MYSELF...AGAIN: Give the Reds the Blues

MAGA BLUES Give the Reds the Blues.

07/17/2024

Preston Bradley Center Is A 501(c)(3) Organization Whose Mission Centers On Improving The Health & Wellness Of Uptown/Chicago Residents . . By Law, We Do NOT Support Political Campaigns Or Candidates . . We Choose Humanity Instead!

Official Video. AWAKE 07/14/2024

Yeah I think it’s time to show this. Let’s let the youth of our nation speak

Official Video. AWAKE Speaking to our nation and the global community... Soul Children challenges people to Awake and stand up.... Featuring. Jason Warrior from American Idol and ...

Photos from PRESTON BRADLEY CENTER's post 07/11/2024

THANKS TO Denise Keim for documenting the premiere of "Channels Changers" documentary at the Gene Siskel Center. That's me, "man in the middle" of my son and daughter and their personal partners. T'was 40 years in the making...and this night made it worth every minute

07/08/2024

RON SAYS "HATS OFF TO D-DAY, THE DAY DEMOCRACY WINS! NOVEMBER, 5, 2024."

06/29/2024

SAY WHAT? I wuz just sitting in Denise Keim's CC4J minding my own beeswax and this woman snapped on me. Wuz it sumthin' I said?

LowellThompsonCreates 06/28/2024

OK, OK! I’m seeing how many of you who love my “Give the Red the Blues” slogan will wear it on your…chest. I just launched this:

LowellThompsonCreates Spring Store

06/27/2024

SITTING PRETTY AT THE LIBRARY.
Well, at least I’m sitting on the top floor of the Harold Washington Library on this beautiful day. Don’t try this at home.

06/18/2024

LOWELL THOMPSON'S HUMAN COLORING BOOK: Maybe I should introduce myself . . My name is Lowell Thompson. I'm an AfrAmerican artist/writer/adman in Chicago. I was one of the first and few "colored" people hired in the creative department of a Big 10 advertising agency after the riots following the murder of Dr. Martin Luther King in April, 1968.

I've decided to use everything I've learned about advertising and communications in my 56 year career to try to save this country for democracy. I started posting my first video here yesterday and have gotten very positive comments. But I need help to get it to the powers that be in the Democratic Party and Democratic PACs. I think this spot and the song that I created for it can go a long way to rally our troops for the election ahead. I think the song should be the theme song of the Democratic convention taking place here in Chicago in August. What do you say?
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PRESTON BRADLEY CENTER NEWS UPDATE - "Honor Our Heroes"
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Dr. Walt Whitman II & Soul Children of Chicago - "Live @Preston Bradley Center/We Are Family"
Mr. Ron Ehemann Esq. - "Live @Preston Bradley Center"
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Lynne Jordan - "My Nerves For The National Anthem"
Preston Bradley Center News Update - "See You At Preston Bradley Center"
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