Maxims Announces Cabaret and High Tea Events Coming This Summer

During July, August and September, the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events in partnership with the Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture will present three cabaret events and three afternoons of high tea accompanied by unique entertainment at Maxim's: The Nancy Goldberg International Center at 24 E. Goethe Street.

The Play On Cabaret series presents some of Chicago's finest musical talent, including singers of the Great American Songbook and a wide variety of blues, jazz and instrumental interpretations.

Tea at 3 presents a glamorous afternoon of high tea and uncommon entertainment every month. Each event begins with a tea tasting provided by TeaGschwendner. The selections include a traditional black tea and a caffeine-free or herbal tea. Tea sandwiches, cookies, cheese and fruit also are served, before the entertainment.

All tickets are available by calling 312.742.TIXS (8497), visiting www.maximschicago.org or stopping by the Chicago Cultural Center Ticket Office at 78 E. Washington Street, open Tuesday through Saturday, 12 to 6 p.m. and Sundays, 12 to 4 p.m.

PLAY ON CABARET:

Tecora Rogers: Jazz with the Jazzy Lady
Wednesday, July 13, 2011; 7 p.m. reception, 7:30 p.m. show $25

Reservations required; call 312.742.TIXS (8497) or visit www.maximschicago.org
Prolific and internationally renowned singer, composer, teacher and producer Tecora Rogers performs jazz standards and contemporary jazz in front of an A-list band. Born and raised in Chicago, Tecora combines the complexity of jazz with the electricity of gospel to create her own brand of "power jazz". She has wowed audiences throughout the United States, Europe and Russia.

Johnny Gabor Trio with Vocalist Connie Marshall
Wednesday, August 10, 2011; 7 p.m. reception, 7:30 p.m. show
$25
Reservations required; call 312.742.TIXS (8497) or visit www.maximschicago.org
Johnny Gabor performed at Maxim's in its heyday when Nancy Goldberg was owner. While at Maxim's, Gabor played for celebrities such as Diana Ross and The Supremes, Gregory Peck, Liza Minnelli, Ann Margret, Anthony Quinn, Phyllis Diller and George Hamilton, to name just a few. Johnny Gabor and his trio, with vocalist Connie Marshall, will be playing popular selections of that time such as "Umbrella of Cherbourg", "I Will Wait for You", "Watch What Happens", "Man of La Mancha", "Impossible Dream", and many more.

Joan Curto: No Tune Like a Showtune, the Music and Lyrics of Jerry Herman
Wednesday, September 14, 2011; 7 p.m. reception, 7:30 p.m. show
$25
Reservations required; call 312.742.TIXS (8497) or visit www.maximschicago.org
Cabaret icon and acclaimed vocalist Joan Curto will formally kick off what will be a number of musical tributes across the nation celebrating the Tony and Grammy Award winning composer Jerry Herman's 80th birthday. With the landmark musicals Hello Dolly!, Mame and La Cage aux Folles, Herman is only one of three composer-lyricists to have three musicals that ran for more than 1,500 consecutive performances on Broadway. Herman's songs provide the perfect showcase for Curto's classic, sultry styling and emotional versatility. She will be performing favorites and less familiar songs from the Herman songbook, while another Chicago favorite, Beckie Menzie, provides musical direction.

TEA AT 3:

Fabulous Event Décor 101
Tuesday, July 12, 2011, at 3 p.m.
$25
Reservations required; call 312.742.TIXS (8497) or visit www.maximschicago.org
Insider tricks are revealed as event designer Derrick Taylor of Taylor & Company demonstrates quick and easy ways to take event décor skills to the next level with floral arrangements, linens and different ways to light a rooM. Taylor has been an event planner for 20 years and has planned events and designed for celebrities such as Lady Gaga, Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart.

Opera In Pop Culture or, Where Have I Heard That Tune?
Tuesday, August 9, 2011, at 3 p.m.
$25
Reservations required; call 312.742.TIXS (8497) or visit www.maximschicago.org
Chicago opera enthusiast Bob Levi presents opera highlights and demonstrates numerous examples of opera melodies incorporated into popular culture through a multi-media presentation, including movie soundtracks, TV commercials and the Internet.

Tea, Couture and Me
Tuesday, September 13, 2011, at 3 p.m.
$25
Reservations required; call 312.742.TIXS (8497) or visit www.maximschicago.org
Award-winning designer/philanthropist Quinton de' Alexander displays his breath-taking fashion designs accentuated with dazzling jewels by Shelly Becker Designs. Combined, they take you on a dramatic journey through fashion with glitz and glamour.

Maxim's: the Nancy Goldberg International Center

Maxim's: the Nancy Goldberg International Center is a one-of-a-kind location in the heart of Chicago's Gold Coast. Originally built as a duplicate of the famous restaurant in Paris, Maxim's is a treasure of art nouveau décor with its plush red banquettes, glistening inlays of brass and staiNed Glass, and rich mahogany paneling and scroll work.

Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events

The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is dedicated to promoting an ongoing celebration of the arts; supporting the people who create and sustain them; and marketing the city's abundant cultural resources to a worldwide audience. DCASE, in partnership with the Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture, programs and promotes thousands of high-quality free festivals, exhibitions, performances and holiday celebrations presented each year at Millennium Park, Grant Park, the Chicago Cultural Center and other venues throughout the city.

Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture

The Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture (COTC) is dedicated to promoting Chicago as a premier cultural destination to domestic and international leisure travelers, providing innovative visitor programs and services, and presenting free world-class public programs. COTC supports local artists through grants and other resources and creates vital opportunities for artists of all levels.

For more information please visit www.ExploreChicago.org.

 

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