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Guest correspondent, storyteller, and radio personality Joanne Schochat provides tips for attending the Chicago International Film Festival. Joanne shares information about ticket buying, traveling to the theater, and how she selects and organizes the films she plans to view. She also shares a few of …
Chicago Producer Gigi Pritzker and Chicago Director Jennifer Reeder talk about the film festival and their films MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN and KNIVES AND SKIN from the red carpet at the 55th Annual Chicago International Film Festival running through October 27, 2019 at the AMC River East …
Love, lust, and the quest for power lead to despair and death in Giuseppe Verdi’s “Luisa Miller” at Lyric Opera Chicago.
A seemingly outlandish story based on the play “Kabale und Liebe” (Intrigue and Love) by Friedrich von Schiller none-the-less may resonate with modern audiences familiar with television programs like “American Greed” and “Dateline” which often tell tales of devious plots designed and perpetrated by individuals for the purpose of preserving financial power or exerting influence over those they purport to love.
“Luisa Miller” is at the Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Dr., Chicago through October 31, 2019. Running time is about two hours and forty-five minutes with one intermission. Tickets are available at lyricopera.org where you can also find information about discounted parking nearby or call the box office at 312-827-5600.
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The clever lyrics and memorable mid-century melodies of “Lerner and Loewe’s Greatest Hits” are performed by Music Theater Works at Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston through October 13, 2019. This trip down memory lane starts in the Highlands of Scotland, over the bumpy trails of …
Inspired by true events “The Delicate Tears of the Waning Moon” is presented by the Water People Theater as part of the 3rd Chicago International Latino Theater Festival. Onstage through October 13, 2019, “The Delicate Tears of the Waning Moon” at the Steppenwolf 1700 Theater …
Attorney Helena and Bob a petty thief are not exactly a perfect match, but they find themselves thrown together out of desperation and convenience.
When confronted with an opportunity to have an exhilarating once-in-a-lifetime night of excess and revelry they both decide to take a chance that ultimately leads to a deeper attraction and unforgettable “Midsummer” romance.
“Midsummer- A Play with songs” is presented by Proxy Theatre at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago through October 6, 2019.
We enjoyed an afternoon listening to some music, eating some food and talking with a few Chicago artists exhibiting at the 15th Annual Lakeview East Arts Festival on Broadway between Belmont and Hawthorne. Watch our video or listen to the podcast.
You will not be disappointed. This is a beautiful venue for this production and I definitely recommend this version of “The Fantasticks” for anyone who has never seen the show before or anyone who is in another phase of life since the last time you …
From the moment the curtain was raised, revealing the stunning scenic set design and twenty-four member choir at the Cahn Auditorium in Evanston for Music Theater Works production of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” the audience was thoroughly captivated.
The story revolves around the character of Quasimodo an orphan who was born with a number of physical anomalies and raised to adulthood completely within the confines of the cathedral, purportedly to shield him from being reviled and tormented by the masses who would see him as a monster and treat him as an outcast.
Listen to the entire podcast theater review here via the link above or read the entire theater review here.
“The Hunchback of Notre Dame” is at Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson Street, Evanston, IL through August 25, 2019. For tickets visit http://www.musictheaterworks.com or call the box office at (847) 920-5360
Listen to our podcast coverage of the Retro on Roscoe Festival a three-day street fair taking place in Roscoe Village between Western and Damen. There are all kinds of things to do in the summer in Chicago and these neighborhood fests can be a lot …
Chicago summer fun report. Remember that Chicago is full of a lot of fun stuff to do all year but even more so in the summer months with scads of outdoor festivals and entertainment that adds to the already plentiful year-round activities.
One of the best reasons to live in Chicago is to enjoy the beautiful summer including the many outdoor events and festivals.
Here is a list of some of what is happening around Chicago neighborhoods in 2019 July through September.
Ongoing:
Through Aug. 1 : Pianos in the Park (Various locations) (See video)
Through Aug. 17: Grant Park Music Festival (Loop) | Map
Through Aug. 15: Millennium Park Summer Music Series | Map
Through Aug 26: Food Trucks at Berwyn Station (Edgewater) Every Monday at Red Line Berwyn L Stop – 5 PM to 8 PM.
Through August 29: Argyle Night Market (Uptown) every Thursday evening from 5 PM to 9 PM. (See video)
Through-Aug. 29: Summer Concert Series (Lincoln Square) | Map
Through Aug. 31: Wave Wall Wax (Near North Side) | Map
Through Sept. 1: Live on the Lake! (Near North Side) | Map
July
July 4-7: Windy City Ribfest (Uptown) | Map
July 4-7: African/Caribbean International Festival of Life (Washington Park) | Map
July 5-7: West Fest Chicago (West Town) | Map
July 6: Chosen Few DJs Music Festival & Picnic (Woodlawn) | Map
July 10-14: Taste of Chicago (Loop) | Map
July 12-14: Irish American Heritage Festival (Mayfair) | Map
July 12-14: Windy City Smokeout (Near West Side) | Map
July 12-14: Square Roots Festival (Lincoln Square) | Map
July 12-Aug. 23: Water Colors (Near North Side) | Map
July 13: Bastille Day Chicago (Ravenswood) | Map
July 13-14: Southport Art & Music Fest (Lakeview) | Map
July 13-14: Roscoe Village Burger Fest | Map
July 13-14: Bucktown Garden Walk & Block Party | Map
July 13-14: Barrio Arts Fest (Humboldt Park) | Map
July 17: Malt Row on Damen (Ravenswood) | Map
July 19: Horner Park Brew Fest | Map
July 19-20: Artfest Michigan Avenue (Near North Side) | Map
July 19-21: Pitchfork Music Festival (West Town) | Map
July 19-21: Colombian Fest (Hermosa) | Map
July 19-21: Taste of River North | Map
July 19-21: Ben Fest (North Center) | Map
July 19-21: Tacos y Tamales Festival (Pilsen) | Map
July 19-21: Sheffield Street Fest (Lincoln Park) | Map
July 20: Horner Fest Family Day | Map
July 20: Silver Room Block Party (Hyde Park) | Map
July 20: Volleywood Electric Beach (Lincoln Park) | Map
July 20: Taste of WVON (Roseland) | Map
July 20: Sheffield Craft BeerFest (Lincoln Park) | Map
July 20: Chalk Howard Street (Rogers Park) | Map
July 20-21: Chicago Craft Beer Festival (Lakeview) | Map
July 20-21: Sheffield Garden Walk (Lincoln Park) | Map
July 21: Dearborn Garden Walk (Gold Coast) | Map
July 21: Chinatown Summer Fair | Map
July 21: The Mexican Indigenous Music Festival (Loop) | Map
July 25-28: Fiesta del Sol (Pilsen) | Map
July 26-28: Wicker Park Fest | Map
July 27: South Loop Beer & Cider Fest | Map
July 27-28: Bantu Fest (Hyde Park) | Map
July 27-28: Ghana Fest (Washington Park) | Map
July 27-28: Chicago Margarita Festival (Near North Side) | Map
July 27-28: Taste of Lincoln Avenue (Lincoln Park) | Map
August
Aug. 1-4: Lollapalooza (Loop) | Map
Aug. 2-4: Jeff Fest (Jefferson Park) | Map
Aug. 3: Chicago Southside Maker Faire (West Lawn) | Map
Aug. 3-4: Edge Fest (Edgewater) | Map
Aug. 3-4: Chicago Brewing District’s Dancing in the Streets (West Town) | Map
Aug. 3-4: Jarvis Square Music + Arts Festival (Rogers Park) | Map
Aug. 9-11: Chicago Hot Dog Fest (Lincoln Park) | Map
Aug. 9-11: Ginza Holiday Festival (Old Town) | Map
Aug. 9-11: Retro on Roscoe (Roscoe Village) | Map
Aug. 9-11: Festival Cubano (Belmont Cragin) | Map
Aug. 10: Bud Billiken Parade (Bronzeville) | Map
Aug. 10: Noche Caribena (Near North Side) | Map
Aug. 10-11: Northalsted Market Days (Lakeview) | Map
Aug. 10-11: My House Music Festival (Pilsen) | Map
Aug. 10-11: Thirsty Ears Festival (Ravenswood) | Map
Aug. 15: Clark After Dark (Near North Side) | Map
Aug. 15-18: Little Italy Festa Taylor St. | Map
Aug. 16-18: Edison Park Fest | Map
Aug. 16-18: Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest (Rogers Park) | Map
Aug. 17: Westside Music Festival (Douglas Park) | Map
Aug. 17: The Big North (Lincoln Square) | Map
Aug. 17-18: Chicago Air and Water Show (Near North Side) | Map
Aug. 17-18: Sangria Festival (Humboldt Park) | Map
Aug. 17-18: Pilsen Fest | Map
Aug. 23-24: Mamby on the Beach (Uptown) | Map
Aug. 23-25: Logan Square Social | Map
Aug. 23-25: Taste of Greektown | Map
Aug. 23-Sept. 1: Chicago Jazz Festival (Loop) | Map
Aug. 24: Villapalooza (Little Village) | Map
Aug. 24: Edgebrook Block Party | Map
Aug. 24: Lagunitas Beer Circus Chicago (Douglas Park) | Map
Aug. 24: Greenleaf Festival (Rogers Park) | Map
Aug. 24: Chicago SummerDance Celebration (Loop) | Map
Aug. 24-25: Ukranian Days Festival (West Town) | Map
Aug. 24-25: Bucktown Art Fest | Map
Aug. 25-31: Chicago Onscreen Schedule | Various locations
Aug. 30-Sept. 1: Great American Lobster Fest (Near North Side) | Map
Aug. 30-Sept. 1: North Coast Music Festival (South Loop) | Map
Aug. 30-Sept. 2: Taste of Polonia (Jefferson Park) | Map| see video
Aug. 30-Sept. 2: African Festival of the Arts (Washington Park) | Map
September
Sept. 6-8: Throwback Music Fest (Norwood Park) | Map
Sept. 6-8: Festival de La Villita (Little Village) | Map
Sept. 6-8: German American Oktoberfest (Lincoln Square) | Map
Sept. 7: Stems and Steins (Norwood Park) | Map
Sept. 7-8: 79th Street Renaissance Festival (Gresham) | Map
Sept. 7-8: Renegade Craft Fair (Wicker Park) | Map
Sept. 13-15 Riot Fest (Douglas Park) | Map
Sept. 13-29: World Music Festival | Various Locations
Sept. 14-15: Chicago Bourbon & Barbecue Festival (Roscoe Village) | Map
Sept. 14-15: Lakeview East Festival of the Arts | Map
Sept. 14-15: Printer’s Row Art Fest | Map
Sept. 14-15: Ravenswood Artwalk | Map
Sept. 20-21: Goose Island Beer Co.’s 312 Block Party (West Town) | Map
Sept. 20-21: Norwood Park Fall Fest | Map
Sept. 21: Youth Arts Showcase Festival (Loop) | Map
Sept. 21-22: Sam Adams Lakeview Taco Fest | Map
Sept. 21-22: Andersonville Arts Fest | Map | see video
Sept. 28-29 Edgewater Arts Festival | Map | see video
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