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The Museum of Science and Industry 2023 (Secret Chicago)

The Museum of Science and Industry is one of the largest museums in the city. Built in 1893, the building was first known as the Palace of Fine Arts for the World's Columbian Exposition. In 1933, the building was renamed and opened has the Museum of Science and Industry.  With over 2,000 exhibits, the museum has been a tourist attraction for 90 years. One of the first hands on exhibits in the museum was the Coal Mine. On the lower level of the Museum, there's an exhibit called "Yesterdays Main Street". In that exhibit its a Replica of old Chicago in the 20th century. It includes, lamp fixtures, fire hydrants, restaurants, shops and even an old Walgreens. The Museum of Science and Industry has been one of the most visited places in Chicago. It a great place to take the kids to enjoy a day of learning about Chicago's History.  There is also certain days where you can enjoy the museum for free. The Museum of Science and Industry is the place for the Innovators of Tomorrow.

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Will Smith and Jada Pinkett- Smith at the Grammy Awards 2011 (Getty Images)

These days Will and Jada Smith, have been the most controversial couple in Hollywood. We know that Jada and Will have been married for the past 26 years. Throughout the marriage there has been some trials and tribulations, that have been publicized, and it's not a good look for the couple. People are questioning Jada's love for Will, because she continues to embarrass him publicly. At first it was the comparison she made about Will and deceased boyfriend Tupac. During that particular incident, there was an uploaded photo of a letter written to Tupac from Willow Smith (Will and Jada's daughter) about how unhappy her mother was with Will. In 2020, Jada announced that she had a fling or an entanglement with singer August Alsina, on an episode of the Red Table Talk in front of millions of viewers. To add fuel to an already burning fire, at the 2022 Oscars, Will open-hand slapped Chris Rock for making a joke about Jada. As his wife she condoned him ruining his career over a joke. What should have been the biggest night of his life, turned into a nightmare. There is a time and a place for everything, that was neither the time or the place. Although the Smiths have reached out to Chris Rock, and publicly apologized that was unacceptable. In recent news, Jada has took to social media that her and Will have been separated for 7 years. In my perfect opinion I believe they should get a divorce and be done, because how many more times does she have to embarrass him for him to get the picture.

Jada and Will on the "Entanglement" episode of Red Table Talk where she publicly admitted to having an affair with August Alsina.

Will Smith walked on stage and slapped Chris Rock for making fun of Jada at the 2022 Oscars.

Will makes a public apology to Chris Rock, after trying to reach out. 

1940s Jazz in NYC

 In the 1940s, just a decade after the Harlem Renaissance, the Jazz had become the most popular music at that time. New York City, amongst other cities, had become the capital of Jazz music to thrive, especially for American Americans. Jazz soon became the music that swept the nation.

1.Edward K "Duke" Ellington

Duke Ellington and Group on the cover of Down Beat Nov. 1946 (William P. Gottlieb)

Duke Ellington is one of the most recognized jazz musicians of all time. During the 1940's his music was so good that he became a regular performer at the Cotton Club. In 1931 he was invited to the White House. In 1971, just 4 years before his death, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

2. Ella Fitzgerald

Ella Fitzgerald in NYC in 1946 (William Gottlieb)

Ella Fitzgerald rose to fame at the pure age of 21. Throughout her life she was known as the First Lady of Song and the Jazz Queen. In 1979 she was inducted into the Down Beat Magazine Hall of Fame. In her lifetime she has won 14 Grammy's and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

3. 52nd Street NY

52nd Street New York, NY July 1948 (William Gottlieb)

52nd Street was in the 1940s was the place that all the Jazz greats performed. In 1933, 52nd Street replaced 133rd Street as "Swing Street" of the city.  52nd Street was a 1.9 mile between 5th and 7th Avenues filled with jazz clubs and lively night life.

4. Cab Calloway

Cab Calloway Columbia Studio 1947 (William Gottlieb)

The man known as Cab Calloway was jazz singer and bandleader. He was one of the few jazz artists that became a regular performer at the Cotton Club. In 1931, his song "Minnie the Moocher" became the No.1 song, selling more than 1 million copies. He was awarded the National Medal of the Arts by President Clinton in 1993.

5. Lena Horne

Lena Horne and Husband Lennie Hayton in NYC in 1948 (William Gottlieb)

Lena Horne was a jazz singer, dancer, actress in the 1940's. She was the first African American to tour with an all-white band in 1940. During her career she became an activist and fought against racism. In 1981 she starred in her own one-woman Broadway show called Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music, earning her 2 Grammys and a special Oscar. She died in 2010 at 92 years old.

Its Juxtapose: Wrigley Field Then and Now

Wrigley Field 2016 (Flickr)

Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs has been a staple of the Wrigleyville community for over 100 years. Built in 1914, Wrigley field was first named Weeghman Park (1914-1920). Wrigley Field was designed by architect brothers Zachary Taylor Davis and Charles G. Davis. Wrigley Field is the second oldest baseball field in the United States, following Fenway Park Home of the Boston Red Sox. In 1916 the Chicago Cubs played their first game at Wrigley Field against the Cincinnati Reds, where they beat the team 7-6. In 1934, the fabulous Cubs Marquee that hangs over the entrance was added. from 1921 to1970 Wrigley Field was also the stadium for the Chicago Bears.Over the years Wrigley Field became of the most visited places in the city. Wrigleyville has become one of the most popular communities to just come and hang out. Clark Street, where Wrigley Field is located there's a number of stores and restaurants for Cubs memorabilia. In 2020, Wrigley Field was deemed a historical landmark. 

Wrigley Field 2014 (Wikimedia Commons)