Music Institute's Free Open Houses Welcome All Ages
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2019
The Music Institute of Chicago invites musicians of all ages and abilities to consider private instruction and group class opportunities with its highly respected faculty of professionals by visiting one of its free musical petting zoos and open houses at several city and suburban campuses in January and February. Spring semester begins January 28.
I-Hao Lee Joins Music Institute's Academy Faculty
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 19, 2018
The Music Institute of Chicago announces the appointment of noteworthy violinist I-Hao Lee, who joins a group of esteemed faculty members at the Academy, a training center for gifted pre-college musicians. Lee also teaches at The Juilliard School's Pre-College Division and DePaul University's School of Music.
Music Institute Launches Roots & Rock Program
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2018
The Music Institute of Chicago, long recognized for teaching classical and jazz music, is offering new classes exploring rock, folk, blues, and the entire spectrum of American roots music beginning September 4. Classes are available for children, teens, and adults at Music Institute locations in Chicago, Evanston, Winnetka, and Lake Forest. Registration is now open at microcks.org or 847.905.1500.
Mint Theater to Present CONFLICT
by BWW
News Desk - May 25, 2018
Theater (Jonathan Bank, Producing Artistic Director) will present the New York Premiere of Miles Malleson's political love story Conflict. Performances will begin May 25th and continue through July 21st at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street). Opening Night is set for June 21st.
Mint Theater to Present CONFLICT
by Julie Musbach - Apr 5, 2018
Theater (Jonathan Bank, Producing Artistic Director) will present the New York Premiere of Miles Malleson's political love story Conflict. Performances will begin May 25th and continue through July 21st at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street). Opening Night is set for June 21st.
Academy Orchestra Welcomes Violinist Ilana Setapen 5/26
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2018
Concluding the Music Institute of Chicago's Faculty and Guest Artist Series' 2017-18 season, the Academy Orchestra performs with noted violinist Ilana Setapen Saturday, May 26 at 7:30 p.m. at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston.
Rubicon Theatre Presents KING LEAR Starring George Ball
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2018
Rubicon Theatre presents a timely and trenchant production of Shakespeare's tragedy KING LEAR as the centerpiece of the company's 20th Anniversary Season. Directed by Co-Founder James O'Neil, the production features a 20-member cast led by acclaimed actor and company memberGeorge Ball, who has starred in previous Rubicon productions of All My Sons, Man of La Mancha, and Jacques Brel… (New York, L.A., and international companies of the latter).
From Performing Arts to Visual Arts To Pop Culture, The Shed Announces First Seven Commissions of 2019 Inaugural Season
by Tori Hartshorn - Mar 6, 2018
The Shed's Artistic Director and CEO Alex Poots today unveiled the first group of commissions for the 2019 inaugural season in its future home on Manhattan's west side, and provided major updates about the organization's leadership, program, and capital campaign. New York City's first arts center dedicated to commissioning, producing, and presenting new work across the performing arts, visual arts, and popular culture, The Shed will open to the public in spring 2019 with commissioned programs filling its iconic and expansive multi-use hall, two floors of column-free galleries, and versatile and intimate theater.
Historic Nichols Concert Hall Undergoing Renovation
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2017
The Music Institute of Chicago is preparing to undertake significant capital restoration of Nichols Concert Hall, a cultural anchor on Chicago's North Shore located at 1490 Chicago Avenue in Evanston.
Organist John W. W. Sherer Joins Music Institute Academy Orchestra This Spring
by BWW
News Desk - Mar 3, 2017
The Music Institute of Chicago's Academy for gifted pre-college musicians collaborates with John W. W. Sherer, organist and director of music at Fourth Presbyterian Church since 1996, for a free performance March 3 at Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 W. Chestnut Street, Chicago and a ticketed performance March 4 at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston.
Geva Theatre Center presents PRIVATE LIVES
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2017
Geva Theatre Center presents Private Lives, Noel Coward's hilarious comedy of manners.Private Lives is directed by Mark Cuddy and will be performed in the Wilson Stage from March 21 to April 16.
Music Institute of Chicago Hosts Gala to Celebrate Violinist Rachel Barton Pine, 5/15
by Christina Mancuso - Feb 22, 2017
The Music Institute of Chicago hosts its annual gala Monday, May 15 at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, 120 East Delaware Place. The oldest community music school in Illinois and one of the three largest community music schools in the nation, the Music Institute is planning a celebratory evening highlighted by the presentation of the Dushkin Award to acclaimed violinist Rachel Barton Pine.
Organist John W. W. Sherer Joins Music Institute Academy Orchestra This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Jan 16, 2017
The Music Institute of Chicago's Academy for gifted pre-college musicians collaborates with John W. W. Sherer, organist and director of music at Fourth Presbyterian Church since 1996, for a free performance March 3 at Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 W. Chestnut Street, Chicago and a ticketed performance March 4 at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston.
Music Institute Adds New Chicago Campus
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2017
The Music Institute of Chicago announces an additional Chicago teaching campus, broadening its network of locations to eight in the Chicago metropolitan area. The 87-year-old institution, which serves more than 2,000 students of all ages and ability levels, has entered into a partnership with St. James Cathedral, located at 65 E. Huron Street in the heart of one of the nation's busiest urban environments, just one block from "The Magnificent Mile."
Riverside Theatre Presents Noel Coward's PRIVATE LIVES
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2017
Riverside Theatre, led by Producing Artistic Director/CEO Allen D. Cornell and Managing Director/COO Jon R. Moses, present Noel Coward's uproarious comedy, Private Lives, which performs on the Stark Stage from January 31 - February 19, 2017. Private Lives is sponsored by Bobbie Olsen and Riverside Theatre's Patron Producers Group.