Grand Rising w/Journey & Amara: Recent Episodes
The Grand Rising Podcast
Join us as we meet and talk with people in our community who are doing good things for our community. We will share our love of good music, good food, good wine, adventurous travel and the art of spoken word as we endeavor to inspire and encourage you. You never know who will be on the show and what gem you will leave with. So grab your favorite beverage and vibe with us for a while!
In this episode, Journey & Amara interview the owner of Tam’re Wines. Learn all about what lead Tam to envision her very own wine shop and bar in the lovely city of Virginia Beach, VA. More information can be found on Facebook, just search Tam’re Wines. Cheers!
Alicia Oloroso Hempfling, President and Executive Director of New Rhythm Arts Center, grew up in the Garfield Park and Albany Park neighborhoods of Chicago. In the advertising industry, she worked as a financial specialist and production manager. She holds a BA, Magna Cum Laude, in Human Development from North Park University and volunteered in various capacities, including child and adult reading tutoring and as a music performer. While raising two teen boys, Alicia became Manager of Public Programs at Kohl Children’s Museum. She was the Administrator and Programs Director for Boocoo Cultural Center in Evanston, while on the Advisory Board of the Juvenile Crime Enforcement Coalition at the Evanston Police Department.
Currently, the operations of running the New Rhythm Arts Center has been keeping her busy. The organization incorporated as a nonprofit in 2014. Programs include music lessons, dance classes, workshops, performances and other events. More information about New Rhythm Arts Center can be found at Facebook.com/newrhythmarts.com.