Pivot Arts Announces Spring/Summer Line-Up of LIVE TALK Series at Uncommon Ground on Devon

Pivot Arts is pleased to announce the spring and summer line-up of its popular monthly LIVE TALK Series. Part performance, part live talk show, each evening includes quirky performances, interviews, live music and the Pivot DIY, an interactive audience segment. All performances are held at Uncommon Ground, 1401 W. Devon Ave. in Chicago. Doors open at 7 pm; performances begin at 7:30 pm. Food and drink are available for purchase. Tickets for LIVE TALK, priced at $12, are available at www.pivotarts.org/events.

The spring/summer 2017 LIVE TALK line-up includes:

LIVE TALK: Artistic Resistance

Wednesday, April 19 at 7:30 pm

Artists and curators address how the current political climate is impacting their work. The evening of unique performances includes the Lit Trio Eighty Foots Per Minute and Jenny Magnus of Curious Theater Branch, plus interviews with top multidisciplinary performance curators Shoni Currier, Director of Performance at DCASE, JorDan Martins of Logan Square's Comfort Station and Steven Wang, Executive Director of High Concept Labs.

LIVE TALK: May Day!

Wednesday, May 17 at 7:30 pm

Short celebratory performances and interviews with a focus on mindful living. Hosted by comedienne Plucky Rosenthal, enjoy globally-influenced pop music with Ami Saraiya, performances by multidisciplinary artists Udita Upadhyaya and Alexis Atwill, plus spoken word artists to be announced.

LIVE TALK: Best Of

Wednesday, June 7 at 7:30 pm

The final LIVE TALK of the season brings back some of our favorite performances from the year and coincides with the 5th annual Pivot Arts Festival. Enjoy unique performances, interview guests and celebratory cocktail specials.

Live Talk is an evening meant to bring us together around the arts and meaningful discussions.

About Pivot Arts
Pivot Arts is a home for innovative music, theater and dance on Chicago's far north side. We develop new work and present performances throughout the year culminating in a large-scale, multi-arts festival. Our vision is that of a vibrant community where unique collaborations between artists, businesses and organizations lead to the support and creation of innovative performance events. Visit www.pivotarts.org. Twitter: @PivotArts.