Elaine Hegwood Bowen is a journalist based in Chicago, Illinois. She writes for the Chicago Crusader Newspaper, covering a range of topics including arts and entertainment, community events, and profiles of notable individuals. With a keen eye for storytelling, Elaine brings a unique perspective to her articles, highlighting the vibrant culture and diverse voices of the local community.
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Elaine Hegwood Bowen's coverage is primarily focused on local entertainment news, particularly in Chicago and surrounding areas. She highlights events, announcements, and expert commentary related to film, theater, music, and other cultural topics.
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By: Elaine Hegwood Bowen
LANNY SMOOT AND his special effects behind the “Madame Leota” float inside the Disneyland Resort Haunted Mansion attraction (top photo) and “Where’s the Fire?” at Innoventions, formerly at EPCOT. These inventions garnered him the prestigious honor of being inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
By: Elaine Hegwood Bowen
In celebration of Black History Month, Marcus Addison, Gurnee, Chicago Heights, Country Club Hills and Orland Park cinemas in the Chicagoland area will celebrate Black Stories with a jubilant movie series of recent releases and classic movie favorites that inspire, entertain, and celebrate the role of Black and brown people in film.
By: Elaine Hegwood Bowen, Wendy Williams
There has been much said about the new Lifetime four-part series “Where Is Wendy Williams?”
By: Elaine Hegwood Bowen
Featuring 11 Chicago premieres and three repertory titles
For one night only, see poet, performer and MacArthur Fellow Reginald Dwayne Betts in “Felon: An American Washi Tale.”
It is always a treat to visit the North Shore to go to Ravinia in Highland Park. There are options to reach the park from the South Side, other than driving—a transportation jewel is the Metra train that takes you right into Ravinia Park, with little care or concern.
By: Elaine Hegwood Bowen
John, a 35-year-old window cleaner, has dedicated his life to bringing up his 4-year-old son, Michael, after the child’s mother left them soon after giving birth. When John (James Norton, Bob Marley: One Love and Little Women ) is given only a few months left to live, he attempts to find a new, perfect family for Michael, determined to shield him from the terrible reality of the situation.
By: Elaine Hegwood Bowen
The Chicago International Film Festival lists its full lineup of films and programs for this year’s festival. Venues include its hub theater, AMC NEWCITY 14,
By: Elaine Hegwood Bowen
The Chicago Crusader has, again, earned credentials, and in advance of the Festival starting on October 16 and running through October 27 at venues across the city, I have screened a few exciting titles.
By: Elaine Hegwood Bowen
Khalid, a charismatic big dreamer from Brooklyn, gets stuck in a small town on the Black Sea after chasing an opportunity for money that goes wrong. Being the only Black guy in the town, he quickly becomes the center of the village’s attention.
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