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Ken Churilla's book "The Flip Side: Where Chicago Rocked" talks about Carl and Larry Rosenbaum's record store which became Chicago’s premier concert promoter in the ‘70s and ‘80s.
Ken Churilla is an author and music journalist who has been writing professionally since 1988. This Highland, Indiana, native has worked with and interviewed the biggest music and sports stars in the world along with scores of unknowns. Churilla has written album release media kit bios and materials for the likes of: George Strait, Kenny Chesney, Martina McBride, Ray Scott, George Ducas, Sony/Quartz Hill Records, Australia's The Buckleys and many more.
As a publicist, his clients have included Super Bowl champion Dennis McKinnon (Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys) for his book release. Ken served as the Bud Light Tour Sponsorship Manager for both George Strait and Tim McGraw. He has held the title of Director of Marketing & Communications for the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, CBS Chicago radio stations (WSCR-AM, WCKG-FM), horse racing facilities (Balmoral Park) and a combo golf course/hotel property (Ravisloe Country Club / La Banque Hotel).
Churilla has also produced large-scale, celebrity-led events ranging from charity golf outings (with NFL legend Walter Payton / Chicago Bears) and 5k Runs (Dina Bair / WGN-TV), to charity Harley rides (for MLB legend Ron Kittle / Chicago White Sox).
KEN CHURILLA'S BOOKS:
THE FLIP SIDE: Where Chicago Rocked (Eckhartz Press)
Released November 29, 2024
DOIN' THE CRUISE: Memories From A Lifetime in Radio and Rock & Roll (Eckhartz Press)
* 2018 Book Of The Year Finalist by the Chicago Writers Association.
NO ONE SAID IT WOULD BE EASY: A Husband's Journey Through His Wife's Battle with Breast Cancer (Dunham Books)
* Amazon Best Seller rankings in Canada (#1), Australia (#3) and the USA (#7)
AGE GROUP: | Adults (19-99) |
TAGS: | Special Events |
The Merrillville branch library encompasses over 114,000 sq ft of electronic and print resources, and visual and musical collections. The library offers free WIFI, public internet computers, rooms for quiet study or small groups, and public meeting rooms. Our vast collections of Lake County history and genealogy sources make the Merrillville branch a popular destination for research by visitors from all around the country.
Merrillville branch has three fantastic floors of informational and recreational materials. The main floor contains our popular collection of new books, large-print material, magazines and newspapers, teen, anime, and an enormous selection of music and DVDs. Our Genealogy Room has numerous resources including microfilm of local newspapers, obituary indexes, and many other historical resources. Our Book Sale room, open during select hours Monday-Saturday, is full of unique finds.
The Upper Level includes tables for quiet study, a tremendous reference collection, our “Indiana Room” for specialized Hoosier historical research, and our locally known statue “The Reader” by artist Hermann Gurfinkel.
The entire lower level houses our bright and airy Children's Department where children will find fun games, books, music and magazines to fulfill their reading pleasure as well as attend engaging kids’ programs. This is also where our public meeting rooms are located, where our library events and programs are held.
