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Those of us coming of age in the late sixties did perhaps believe it was “the dawning of the Age of Aquarius” and indeed hoped that “peace would guide the planets and love would steer the stars.” Chicago experienced a violent protest at the Democratic …
Until now her mother’s profession has been a mystery to Vivie Warren who has spent most of her life in boarding schools and in the country home of friends having little personal contact with the woman who provides her financial support. The author George Bernard …
The legendary and picturesque Green Mill Cocktail Lounge just off the corner of Lawrence and Broadway in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood is known for its poetry and jazz, making it the perfect venue for flutist and word artist Janice Misurell-Mitchell.
This particular performance occurred on February 19. 2020 but is indicative of the diverse entertainment happening at locations all around the city.
Misurell-Mitchell teaches about music and politics and contemporary music at the School of the Art Institute, and this particular piece, which she describes as scat/rap, aptly reflects the intersection of these seemingly diverse disciplines.
This is an awesome mix of opera and hip-hop shot in and around Chicago. Look for familiar scenes of the city via rooftops and bridges. The music video features soprano Marisa Buchheit singing “Habanera” or “L’amour est un oiseau rebelle” (“Love is a rebellious bird”), …
In the post-WWII era, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein reinvented American Musical Theater for a modern audience. This is my audio podcast review of the book by Todd S. Purdum, “Something Wonderful Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Broadway Revolution” by Todd S. Purdum. I’ve taken a short trip …
Retired from the Chicago Park District where she taught writing and theater arts at Berger Park on the lakefront in Edgewater, Venice Johnson is currently living in Rogers Park on the far north side of the city.
Storytelling comes naturally to this westside native whose father and grandmother were also accomplished, raconteurs.
In this short story, MOTHER WIT, Venice shares a tale told by her grandmother that includes an old-school lesson about maintaining a mutually beneficial romantic relationship.
It is also an illustration of oral history and intergenerational interaction.
We are planning to include more Chicago short stories as part of our regular podcast series and expect to hear more from Venice about her experiences as a lifelong resident of the city.
HIT HER WITH THE SKATES is a regionally inspired musical by Christine Rea (book/lyrics) and Rick Briskin (music/lyrics) that will have its world premiere March 18, 2020 at the Royal George Theatre in Chicago featuring “American Idol Power Couple,” Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young. We …
Chicago – A Film from the Chicago Board Of Education from Fading Dyes on Vimeo. If you are a Chicagophile of any age you will enjoy this professionally produced idyllic 1940’s view of Chicago. It’s amazing to see how much things have changed and how much …
We are very happy that Michael Rataj of Bulb Brain Creative submitted this guest podcast segment of an interview he conducted with “food artist” Roselle from Bistro 6050 in Portage Park.
Bistro 6050 has been described as a “pan-global” snack bar because it is more than a coffee shop or ice cream parlor but not quite a full-fledged restaurant featuring savory items such as “French velvet crepes” and “baked empanadas” prepared fresh in-house.
Mike reports that Bistro 6050 is currently offering about 18+ flavors of homemade ice-cream with flavors like jackfruit or horchata. These flavors have earned Bistro 6050 the title of “Best Ice Cream in Illinois” from “Eat This, Not That” healthy eating website. Their Nutella milkshake has also garnered praise.
From a business point-of-view, Roselle tells Mike about her “spy” visits doing research and development visiting and evaluating other successful food establishments in Portage Park and around the Chicago area.
Listen and enjoy the entire podcast above to hear more about Bistro 6050 located at 6050 W. Irving Park Road in Chicago.
John Denver’s music was considered to be more-or-less middle-of-the-road if not downright conservative in the wake of rising rock stars like Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix. This issue is confronted early in this latest jukebox boomer music revival “Almost Heaven- John Denver’s America.” However, the …
The Chicago premiere of “Whisper House” by Black Button Eyes Productions is a somewhat touching story of love and acceptance, with an unusual treatment and interesting musical score delivered by a competent cast . . . Music & Lyrics by Duncan Sheik Book & Additional …
Always …Patsy Cline is an amusing tale written by Ted Swindley, based on a true story, as told by Louise Seger who met young Patsy Cline at one of her early Houston performances in the 1950s.
The encounter created a friendship that lasted until the legendary singer’s tragic death six years later.
Harmony France and Christina Hall will be swapping roles during the run so it might be interesting to experience this role reversal.
“Always…Patsy Cline” is presented by Firebrand Theatre at The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago through February 23, 2020. For tickets and information about role schedule visit http://firebrandtheatre.org
Listen to podcast theater review by Reno Lovison using the embedded player above, or read this review and others at ChicagoTheaterandArts.com
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