Sunday Spotlight

Sunday Spotlight with Tinsley Ellis

By Abbe Sparks • Music, Sunday Spotlight

Tinsley Ellis at The Iridium in NYC, January 2017. photo: Mark Raker Photography Tinsley Ellis on The Future of the Blues? We continue our Sunday spotlight interviews in the Blues Music category with a one-on-one sit down with Southern Blues-Rocker Tinsley Ellis. Socially Sparked News: There seems to be a resurgence and escalating interest in [...]

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Cheese Doodles Socially Spark Our Lives

By Abbe Sparks • Entertainment, Sunday Spotlight

Cheese Doodles socially spark our lives in so many ways. On behalf of National Cheese Doodle Day, here's a little background on the history of the cheesy snack. Invented in the 1950s by Yorie Mohai, the Cheese Doodle is a snack food made out of cornmeal that is puffed, baked, fried and coated with cheddar [...]

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Down to the Roots Deep in Muddy Waters

By Abbe Sparks • Entertainment, Music, Sunday Spotlight

We’re getting down to the roots deep in Muddy Waters with award-winning guitarist/vocalist Bob Margolin for a crystal clear picture of the man, his music and his vision. …
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Jesse Malin and Friends Rock Out for Wheelchair Fund

By Abbe Sparks • Entertainment, Music, Sunday Spotlight

New York’s Jesse Malin and his music friends come together at Bowery Ballroom for a cause. Hometown NYC punker Jesse Malin — with the help of more than a dozen …
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The Original Hootchie Coochie Man of Modern Blues Lives On: Willie Dixon

By Abbe Sparks • Entertainment, Music, Sunday Spotlight

The original Hootchie Coochie Man of modern blues – Rock ‘n Roll hall of famer Mr. Willie Dixon lives on through his music, his foundation and through Big Head Blues …
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Over the Havana Moon for Stones New Film

By Abbe Sparks • Entertainment, Sunday Spotlight

Everyone will be over the Havana Moon for The Rolling Stones ‘ new documentary Havana Moon – The Rolling Stones Live in Cuba. Filmed by award winning director Paul Dugdale, the …
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June Sun Shines on Safety, Pride, Environment and More

By Abbe Sparks • Pop Culture, Advocacy

June sun shines awareness on Safety, LGBTQ Pride, the Environment, Summerfests and more worthwhile causes and fun events. It is the month to celebrate the official onset of Summer, Fathers, Hunger and festivals galore. Here are five top June Events to know. IN THE SUNLIGHT >NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH -- Every June, the National Safety Council [...]

Parade of Ships on New York’s Waters for FLEET WEEK

By Abbe Sparks • Pop Culture

The Parade of Ships on New York's Waters kicks off the 30th anniversary of Fleet Week NY on Wednesday. Fourteen ships entered New York's Hudson River Harbor this morning on their way to dock for seven days. Now in its 30th year, FWNY is the city’s time-honored celebration of the sea services. It provides citizens [...]

Breaking Down Barriers Begins with Dialogue: Quote of the Week

By Abbe Sparks • Pop Culture, Advocacy, So Sparked Quote of the Week

The Socially Sparked Quote of the Week comes from outspoken activist Harvey Milk. The visionary civil and human rights leader firmly believed that dialogue played a crucial role in breaking down prejudices. In honor of this week’s celebrations for Cultural Diversity of Dialogue and the birthday of the late Harvey Milk, we highlight one of [...]

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