THE LUGG XPERIENCE: August 2013

Nadirah's Perspective:

On the heels of the highly celebrated, Michael Jackson’s Birthday (August 29), hubby and I had the pleasure of being personally invited as the only official bloggers to the August 28th opening reception of the Chicago Blues Museum Exhibit: Never Can Say Goodbye – Celebrating the King of Pop and the Jackson 5. Headed by Chicago Blues Museum founder, Gregg Parker, this 24 hour/8 day event is located in Michael’s hometown of Gary, Indiana at the Majestic Star Casino within the South Shore Event Center. The detailed exhibit chronicles the lives of Michael and his family through public and private photos, magazine articles, video footage of performances, and life-like memorabilia. From the first talent show win to his London announcement of the “This Is It” tour, all photos lined on the vibrant red walls give a nostalgic walk down memory lane of the many accomplishments, fads, television appearances, and valued family moments the Jackson family shared.

For me, I had three major highlights of the evening. Being the foodie that I am, I was very happy with the selection of food they provided for the attendees. The catered event had a delicious array of: Swedish Meatballs, Chicken Satay, Crab-filled Mushrooms, Roast Beef and Turkey Carving Stations, Fruit and Cheese Platters, Dessert Trays (chocolate-covered strawberries, brownies, cookies), and Complimentary Cocktails. So Yummy!!!!

The second was being able to reenact the awesome choreography of the elaborate music video, “Thriller” and reliving Michael’s introduction of the Moonwalk during the televised 25^th Anniversary of Motown with other diehard Michael Jackson fans.

The third and most important highlight was witnessing and occupying the same space with the highly respected matriarch, Katherine Jackson. You have to keep in mind that this lovely woman graciously attended an event that honored the life of her son… a child that is no longer with her. I am sure that it must have been an emotional rollercoaster of highs and lows to see the energy and influential legacy that her son too soon left behind.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this event and would encourage all fans, friends, and admirers of the Jackson family to head over to this free but time-limited event. For more information on Chicago Blues Museum Exhibits of Michael Jackson and more history of music, check out and subscribe to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38AmBrV6zYk or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOsg3LeOkjY

You can’t beat a 24 hour, free admission exhibit celebrating the immortal King of Pop.

WE LOVE YOU MICHAEL!!!

Troy’s Perspective:

The exhibit displayed at the Majestic Star Casino in Gary, Indiana by the Chicago Blues Museum is a “One of a kind must see.” The exhibit features the Jackson 5 and the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. The exhibit presents a timeline from the early years of the Jackson 5 to the “This Is It” tour of later years by Michael. Ecstasy and exhilaration filled the air with people of all colors and creeds. Individuals watched in awe the Jackson 5 & Michael Jackson videos playing on the projection screen bringing back familiar memories of love. Walking through the exhibit with my lovely wife was breath-taking and exciting; while we reviewed the history of the Jackson’s contract with Epic, observed the patience held by Mike while he was in the makeup chair when viewing background pictures of “Thriller” and looking at his antigravity shoes that gave the illusion of him falling forward in the smooth criminal video.

When Katherine Jackson graced the exhibit with her company, everyone was in astonishment. People were overjoyed with her presence and also felt compassion for her as she wept tears for her son, as she watched videos playing on the projector screen. This was a memorable moment in history that my wife and I will never forget and I am so thankful that I was able to take part in the event. Greg, Stefanie, Nate and the entire staff and crew that put together this spectacular evening, Thank You!!!

This event is only displayed at the Majestic Casino until September 5, 2013.

THIS IS A MUST SEE EVENT!!!

COURTESY OF CHICAGO BLUES MUSEUM (TM)