Mel Hopkins

One Night Only | The first Black-owned and operated Chicago theatre to reopen for an outdoor concert.   The Pekin Theatre located in the Bronzeville section of Chicago was first opened by alleged professional gambler, Robert Motts.   The outdoor concert, sponsored Illinois Humanities and Empty Bottle, an Evening at the Pekin Theater will feature ragtime pianist and MacArthur “genius” grantee Reginald Robinson and his band playing music from the Pekin’s active era, which lasted until 1916.  The concert will be held June 17, 2017 @ 7PM

Source : Timeout Magazine