Mystery Writers Paretsky, Chercover, Hyzy Appear At MYSTERY3 Benefit 4/16

Chicago mystery writers Sara Paretsky, Sean Chercover and Julie Hyzy will appear at Lifeline Theatre's 26th Anniversary Benefit, called "Mystery3" (or "Mystery Cubed"), to sign copies of their books and meet with their fans during a special VIP champagne reception. The evening also includes a live performance of a classic Dorothy L. Sayers short story "The Man With No Face" by the Lifeline ensemble, featuring three fascinating new endings for this Lord Peter Wimsey mystery penned by Paretsky, Chercover and Hyzy, each in their own signature styles. Classic Chicago food will be provided by Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, and dessert by Eli's Cheesecake.

The evening will also feature a "very mysterious" silent auction, with items including:
Ft. Lauderdale travel package (airfare for two and one week in a luxury condo)
Samsung 40" high definition LCD TV (with installation)
Magellan Maestro 4350 GPS 4.3
iPod Nano
Cubs and White Sox tickets
Downtown Chicago hotel/dinner/theatre packages (including Hotel Allegro Chicago/Lettuce Entertain You/Chicago Shakespeare Theater)
Museum passes (MCA, Field, Science & Industry, Chicago Architecture Foundation)
Photo session with Suzanne Plunkett
Acting and music classes (Acting Studio Chicago, Old Town School of Folk Music)
Theatre tickets (Remy Bumppo, Eclipse, House, Goodman Theatre)

Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington St., Chicago, IL 60602

Thursday, April 16, 2009, 6:30-10 p.m.
VIP Champagne Reception from 6-7 p.m.

TICKETS: 773-761-4477, Lifeline Theatre Box Office
$100 advance purchase; $135 at the door
$200 includes VIP Champagne Reception with the mystery authors from 6-7p.m. -this reception is limited to 40 tickets only, so please purchase early

Lifeline's 2008-2009 MainStage season concludes with "Busman's Honeymoon" from May 1-June 21, 2009. KidSeries shows conclude with the family musical "Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle" from March 14 - May 3, 2009.

Lifeline's 9th annual summer drama camp will run July 13-24, 2009, where the theatre's professional artists teach drama skills to ages 7-12 that emphasize self-esteem building, artistry and teamwork in an atmosphere of mutual encouragement and respect. For information and to register, call 773-761-4477.

The 8th Annual Glenwood Avenue Arts Festival will run August 22-23, 2009, and takes place on 6900 - 7000 North Glenwood Avenue (between Farwell and Lunt), and the 1400 block of Morse Avenue, steps from the Morse Ave stop on the CTA Red Line, with free parking nearby. This popular Northside festival features arts and crafts, theater, music, food and drink for the whole family on the brick streets of historic Rogers Park. Artist applications and information at 773-761-4477 x701 and www.GlenwoodAve.org

Theatre marketing info - Robert Kauzlaric, Marketing Director
773-761-4477 x704, rob@lifelinetheatre.com
Lifeline Theatre's programs are partially supported by The Albert Pick, Jr. Fund; Alphawood Foundation; The Arts Work Fund; Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation; The Chicago Community Trust; CityArts 3 grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs; Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation; The Richard H. Driehaus Charitable Lead Trust; Lloyd A. Fry Foundation; The Grover Hermann Foundation; Illinois Arts Council, a state agency; Mayer and Morris Kaplan Family Foundation; MacArthur Fund for Arts and Culture and the Prince Charitable Trust; The Polk Bros. Foundation; S&C Foundation; and the annual support of businesses and individuals.

Now in its 26th season, Lifeline Theatre is known for specializing in original literary adaptations. Its ensemble of artists uses imaginative, unconventional staging to portray sprawling stories in an intimate space. Lifeline is committed to promoting the arts in its Rogers Park neighborhood and is an anchor of the Glenwood Avenue Arts District. We aspire to create art that is relevant to our culturally diverse, increasingly youthful neighborhood. Lifeline Theatre - Big Stories, Up Close.

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