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College Scholarships…..apply now!
Attention all college students!!! If you haven’t already done so, now is the time to apply for your chance to be awarded a scholarship in the amount of $2000 to help toward achieving your... Read More
Sugar Blue & Ilaria Lantieri wed at the historic 2120 Michigan Ave. Studios!
The Dixon family would like to congratulate Sugar Blue and Ilaria Lantieri on their recent nuptials at the Chess Studios (home of Blues Heaven Foundation) last Thursday evening. Marie Dixon was the maid... Read More
Alderman, Music Lovers Push to Create Chicago Entertainment District on Record Row
Check out this video that aired this evening on Fox News Chicago regarding the push to create the Chicago Entertainment District. Marie Dixon, Buddy Guy and others are featured. http://www.myfoxchicago.com/dpp/news/special_report/chicago-music-row-chess-vee-jay-blues-willie-dixon-buddy-guy-cheap-trick-20111110 Read More →
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Artist Spotlight
Blues’ Who of the Blues….Charley Patton
Hey Everyone! Come check out our latest addition to the Blues’ Who of the Blues…Charley Patton! He was a major influence in Delta Blues, who influenced numerous blues greats including Howlin’... Read More
Upcoming Events
Howlin’ Wolf…102 years celebration…June 7th at 2pm!
Hey Everyone, Come on out to the Blues Heaven garden to celebrate 102 years of Howlin’ Wolf! When: Thursday, June 7th @ 2pm Where: Willie Dixon’s Blues Garden, 2120 S. Michgan Ave. Admission:... Read More
Marie Dixon to receive the Blues and the Spirit Award on May 18th!
Hi Everyone, If you’re in the Chicago area, come join us on May 18th at Dominican University, as Marie Dixon will be receiving the “Blues and the Spirit Award”. Where: Dominican University,... Read More
