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Chicago Humanities Festival to Welcome Opera Singer Jessye Norman, 5/19
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 22, 2014

The Chicago Humanities Festival (CHF), in partnership with Lyric Opera of Chicago, is pleased to present five-time Grammy Award-winning opera singer Jessye Norman on May 19, 2014 at 6 p.m. at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (112 S. Michigan Ave.). Legendary soprano Jessye Norman will be in conversation with opera dramaturg Colin Ure to discuss her new memoir titled Stand Up Straight and Sing!, set to release on May 6. Tickets to the program are on sale now for $25-35 and can be purchased online at chicagohumanities.org or at 312-494-9509.

BWW Interviews: Marie-Christine Giordano
by Michael Goodman - Dec 3, 2013

Marie-Christine Giordano found her passion in Switzerland as a teen; a series of unexpected events brought her to the U.S. dance capital.

Patti Austin Launches MUSE/IQUE's Summer of Sound Festival Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 29, 2013

MUSE/IQUE, known for its counter-conventional performances that feel more like parties than formal concerts, launches 'Summer of Sound' 2013 with 'Lost in the Stars with Patti Austin,' featuring the Grammy Award-winning legend, tonight, June 29, 2013, 7:30 pm, outdoors at Caltech's Beckman Mall in Pasadena.

Pianist Bill Churlap Makes Maverick Debut, 8/13
by BWW News Desk - Aug 13, 2011

Jazz at the Maverick continues at Woodstock's rustic concert hall in the woods with an evening of solo jazz featuring pianist Bill Charlap on Saturday, August 13, at 8:00 p.m.

Pianist Bill Churlap Makes Maverick Debut, 8/13
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 8, 2011

Jazz at the Maverick continues at Woodstock's rustic concert hall in the woods with an evening of solo jazz featuring pianist Bill Charlap on Saturday, August 13, at 8:00 p.m.