In this episode, Angela and Marques discuss their summer vibes, including travel plans, favorite activities in their respective cities, and summer cocktails. They explore the vibrant summer scene in Chicago, DC, and Atlanta, highlighting cultural events, food, festivals, and more. Finally, they touch on summer fashion and personal preferences, emphasizing comfort during the hot season and other aspects of summer.
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Angela’s Chicago Summer Favs: (most things on this list are free)
Millennium Park Summer Music Series
Millennium Park Summer Movie Series
Millennium Park Jazz Festival (Labor Day Weekend)
Jazz at the Shed Aquarium
Tuesdays on the Terrace at MCA
Argyle Night Market
Passport Vibes Fest
Fireworks at Navy Pier
Charter boats on the lake - Hang in the Playpen; Black Boat Scene; Black Yacht week
Forgotten event follow-up: “The Family Reunion” is hosted by Kwame Onwauchi at the Slamander Hotels and Resorts (it’s in Virginia, not one of the Carolinas). It’s a luxury food festival that celebrates Black culinary excellence and diversity in hospitality.
Marques’s Atlanta/DC Summer Favs:
H Street Festival - DC Summer
Wine Festival -ATL
Sundress and SeerSucker Event -ATL
Beer Festival -ATL
Mimosa Festival -ATL
Afro Beats Beer and Wine Festival- ATL
“Dukes & Boots” Southern Soul Music & R&B Food Festival - ATL
Marques’s Favorite Tequilas:
Cazacanes
Don Fulano
Mijenta
G4
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