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Executive produced by Robert Redford and Laura Michalchyshyn of Sundance Productions, and award-winning filmmakers Marc Levin and Mark Benjamin of BCTV, Chicagoland is a non-scripted, eight-part original series about a heartland American city. The series will explore where politics and policy meet real people's lives -- in a city generating change and innovation in social policy, education, and public safety -- to meet national and local challenges.

The National Ballet Theatre Of Odessa Presents SWAN LAKE & ROMEO AND JULIET This Janu Photo The National Ballet Theatre Of Odessa Presents SWAN LAKE & ROMEO AND JULIET This January
by A.A. Cristi - December 10, 2019

The National Ballet Theatre of Odessa, is proud to announce two performances coming to Chicagoland in January 2020.  Featuring 55 of Ukraine's top performers, a?oeRomeo & Julieta?? will be performed at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph St. in Chicago, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 at 3...


Singer, Storyteller, Lynne Jordan Sings The Love At Raue Center Photo Singer, Storyteller, Lynne Jordan Sings The Love At Raue Center
by A.A. Cristi - January 19, 2022

Raue Center's diva in residence, Lynne Jordan, sings the love on February 12 @ 8p. Spend an amazing night out with Jordan's special brand of storytelling, raw humor, and vocal performance that has made her a favorite daughter of Chicago for over 30 years just in time for Valentine's Day! ...


Share a Few Laughs at Metropolis With THE APRIL FEMALE FUNNY FOOLS COMEDY JAM Photo Share a Few Laughs at Metropolis With THE APRIL FEMALE FUNNY FOOLS COMEDY JAM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 17, 2020

Comedians Jeanie Doogan, Sally Edwards, Michelle Krajecki, and Katie Meiners share the stage for a night of laughs in The April Female Funny Fools Comedy Jam at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre April 1, 2020....


Chicago Cabaret Professionals Makes a Gift of Their Free Gala Concert Photo Chicago Cabaret Professionals Makes a Gift of Their Free Gala Concert
by A.A. Cristi - November 30, 2020

For over twenty years the Chicago Cabaret Professionals' (CCP) annual Gala has been a festive live event.   ...


The Beautiful City Project Premieres Holiday Fundraiser Photo The Beautiful City Project Premieres Holiday Fundraiser
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 03, 2020

With holiday favorites and original songs and arrangements, the show aims to be a memorable event and is created by The Beautiful City Project, a Chicago-based musical theatre company that exists solely as a fundraising arm for local charities and nonprofits....


The Apollo Chorus of Chicago Announces GLORY: MUSIC FOR OUR WORLD Concert Photo The Apollo Chorus of Chicago Announces GLORY: MUSIC FOR OUR WORLD Concert
by A.A. Cristi - November 19, 2020

One of the oldest musical organizations in the nation, The Apollo Chorus of Chicago, kicks-off its 149th season with its Fall Concert, 'Glory: Music for our World,' set to premiere November 28, 2020. This one-of-a-kind concert will be the Chorus' first-ever held virtually. ...


Intrinsic Theatre's May Play Series Goes Digital Photo Intrinsic Theatre's May Play Series Goes Digital
by A.A. Cristi - April 01, 2020

Intrinsic Theatre Company will present its annual new works festival May Play Series in a virtual format this year over concerns regarding the spread of COVID-19. Intrinsic will be recording the works-in-progress and releasing them as audio podcasts each week....


Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Announces Sabrina Odigie as Associate Artistic Dire Photo Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Announces Sabrina Odigie as Associate Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 09, 2020

After an extensive search, Metropolis Performing Arts Centre has hired Sabrina Odigie in the newly created role of Associate Artistic Director....


Andrea Hoeschen Named Central Regional Director of Actors' Equity Association Photo Andrea Hoeschen Named Central Regional Director of Actors' Equity Association
by Nicole Rosky - January 16, 2020

Actors' Equity Association has announced that Andrea Hoeschen has been named the new central regional director/assistant executive director for the union....


Chicago Cabaret Week 2020 is Cancelled Photo Chicago Cabaret Week 2020 is Cancelled
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 20, 2020

The 1st annual Chicago Cabaret Week, which was set to begin today, March 20, has officially been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic....


Chicago Sinfonietta Announces One World. One Sound. Revelry! Photo Chicago Sinfonietta Announces One World. One Sound. Revelry!
by A.A. Cristi - August 16, 2021

Chicago Sinfonietta announced the date of its annual ball today. Titled 'One World. One Sound. Revelry!,' the concept strongly ties in to the 34th season theme. In a world composed of myriad languages, cultures, races and religions, nowhere does this rich tapestry show itself better than in Chicago....


Raue Center's LUCY'S LIVE Is Back With Comedian Mike Toomey Photo Raue Center's LUCY'S LIVE Is Back With Comedian Mike Toomey
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 28, 2020

Raue Center For The Arts has announced the success of the reopening of their doors with their longest running program, Lucy's Comedy! Lucy's LIVE second installment will star one of Chicago's very own comedians, Mike Toomey and feature comedian, Fritz Nothnagel at 7pm and 9pm on August 8th, 2020....


THE MOMEDIANS OF MOMEDY Announced At The Lincoln Lodge 4/16 Photo THE MOMEDIANS OF MOMEDY Announced At The Lincoln Lodge 4/16
by A.A. Cristi - March 14, 2020

The Momedians Of Momedy will perform live at the Lincoln Lodge, as co-producers Kat Herskovic, Denise Medina, and Colleen Brennan bring a line-up of Chicago's best comedians. In addition to Herskovic and Medina, the show will feature Alicia Molina, Susie An, and Lindsay Porter, and will be hosted by...


DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN Will Return to Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in April Photo DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN Will Return to Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 27, 2020

Broadway's longest running solo play Defending the Caveman returns to Metropolis Performing Arts Centre April 9-11, 2020....


Singer, Storyteller, Lynne Jordan Leaps Into Spring At Raue Center Photo Singer, Storyteller, Lynne Jordan Leaps Into Spring At Raue Center
by A.A. Cristi - March 21, 2022

Raue Center's diva in residence, Lynne Jordan, hits the stage with an evening of songs and stories celebrating freedom in all its forms! See Jordan's special brand of storytelling, raw humor, and performance that has made her a favorite daughter of Chicago for over 30 years on April 23, 2022 at 8 pm...


Drury Lane to Hold Drive-Through Donation Event Collecting Face Mask Materials and Mo Photo Drury Lane to Hold Drive-Through Donation Event Collecting Face Mask Materials and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 23, 2020

On Monday, April 27, between the hours of 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., Drury Lane will host a drive-through donation event, accepting fabric and elastic donations to support the efforts of theatrical seamstresses who are sewing and donating fabric masks for healthcare workers, first responders, and others in ...


Steppenwolf Theatre Company's SEAGULL Raises Funds for Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine Photo Steppenwolf Theatre Company's SEAGULL Raises Funds for Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 15, 2022

Steppenwolf Theatre Company, in partnership with the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America – Illinois Division, has raised more than $12,600 to support the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine....


The Actors Gymnasium Announces New, Socially Distanced Learning Pods Photo The Actors Gymnasium Announces New, Socially Distanced Learning Pods
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 17, 2020

Actors Gym has announced circus learning pods. The small group classes provide socially distanced circus and theatre activities from the comfort of families' yards or nearby green spaces....


Court Theatre Announces New Live Stream THE LIMINAL SPACE Photo Court Theatre Announces New Live Stream THE LIMINAL SPACE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 30, 2020

Court Theatre has announced The Liminal Space, which offers a space for quiet contemplation, as the theatre live-streams their empty stage to allow viewers to remember and contemplate all that has transpired between their theatre's walls and their own ambitions for what theatre can be in the future....


Lakeview East Chamber Of Commerce Announces THE 17TH ANNUAL LAKEVIEW EAST FESTIVAL OF Photo Lakeview East Chamber Of Commerce Announces THE 17TH ANNUAL LAKEVIEW EAST FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS, September 10-11
by A.A. Cristi - September 02, 2022

The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce will host and produce the 17th Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts. The official hours for the Lakeview East Festival of the Arts are Saturday, Sept. 10 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. with additional hours for live music, food and drink tents until 10 p.m. and Sund...


Keeping Up With The Aud This Week: ADMIT ONE And Trinity Irish Dance Company Photo Keeping Up With The Aud This Week: ADMIT ONE And Trinity Irish Dance Company
by A.A. Cristi - May 06, 2020

Tonight, learn more about the Auditorium Theatre's ADMIT ONE initiative, which brings community groups from the Chicagoland area to the Auditorium to experience world-class performances and events at no cost. ...


Luft Balloons Offers Valentine Pop Up Experience Photo Luft Balloons Offers Valentine Pop Up Experience
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 21, 2021

The wildly popular Luft Balloons, 345 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago’s premier store for balloon décor, presents the “Luft Love Hug”, a spectacular Valentine’s immersive experience from Jan. 25 to Feb. 14, as well as numerous balloon bursts and bouquets for the Valentine’s holiday....


Elmhurst Art Museum Explores Fair Housing Photo Elmhurst Art Museum Explores Fair Housing
by A.A. Cristi - October 28, 2020

As the U.S. faces a historic moment of social justice reawakening, the Elmhurst Art Museum announces a new exhibition that reflects on historical and contemporary responses to fair housing in the Chicagoland area, In Focus: The Chicago Freedom Movement and The Fight for Fair Housing, on view at the ...


Double Identity Release New Single 'Your Anything' Photo Double Identity Release New Single 'Your Anything'
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 11, 2020

Chicago-based pop rock band Double Identity have released their new single 'Your Anything,' available on all digital platforms NOW....


Steppenwolf to Stream I AM NOT YOUR PERFECT MEXICAN DAUGHTER Audio Play Photo Steppenwolf to Stream I AM NOT YOUR PERFECT MEXICAN DAUGHTER Audio Play
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 28, 2022

Next month Steppenwolf for Young Adults will rerelease its popular audio adaptation of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter, free to all Chicagoland teachers and students April 25–May 22, 2022....






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