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Steve Dawson Will Release Sixth Solo Album This Summer


Ghosts is the sixth solo album from Chicago-based musician and songwriter Steve Dawson. It's being release June 7 on venerable Chicago label Pravda Records on CD, 12” LP vinyl, digital download and on streaming platforms.

Justin Robert Celebrates 25 Years Kids Music with New Album 'Space Cadet'


Space Cadet was produced by Justin Roberts and engineered by Matt Hennessy at VSOP Studios, Chicago, IL. The album was mixed by Liam Davis at Acrylic Audio, Evanston, IL and mastered by Emily Lazar and Chris Allgood at the Lodge, NY. Illustrations and Design by Ned Wyss and photography by Todd Rosenberg.

LAKEVIEW EAST FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS Begins Next Weekend


The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce is proud to host and produce the 15h Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts. Lakeview East is a dynamic and diversified neighborhood community rich in culture, history and the arts. The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce works hand in hand with local residents and business owners and is pleased to offer its neighbors and the Chicagoland area one of the premier fine art outdoor festivals. 

Chicago's Justin Roberts Wins Third GRAMMY Nomination for 'Lemonade'


Justin Roberts, a leading independent family music artist, and hands-down the best songwriter in the genre (USA Today), received his third GRAMMY Award nomination on November 28 for his album of original songs for families called Lemonade.

Casting Announced For British Invasion Holiday Benefit Concert!


Join us for a night of music, cocktails and rockin' out to your favorite songs from over the decades! Remounting our popular BRITISH INVASION concert from this summer, this musical evening will be led by Michael Mahler (lyricist and composer for Miss Saigon, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, October Sky and other musical theater hits) along with his all-star band. Featuring many of Chicago's finest musical theater voices, you'll hear everything from Elton John, The Who, Sting to Adele and Spice Girls.

October Shows Announced at City Winery Chicago


Acts listed below are performing at City Winery Chicago this October, 1200 W. Randolph Street, throughout the month.

Old Town School's Free 'Soundtrack of the City' Concert Series Launches Thursday


Old Town School of Folk Music, with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), is pleased to announce a free, city-wide concert series, Soundtrack of the City, taking place June 8 - August 20, 2017.

Tommy Castro, Griffin House, Louis Prima Jr. and More Coming to City Winery Chicago


City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces multi-Blues Music Award winner Tommy Castro and his band The Painkillers, two shows from alternative rock band The Church, genre-mashing Louis Prima Jr. & The Witnesses and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, April 27 at noon at citywinery.com/chicago.

The Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts Presents Justin Roberts and The Not Ready for Naptime Players


Called the 'Judy Blume of kiddie rock' (The New York Times), Grammy-nominated Justin Roberts and The Not Ready for Naptime Players dish out intelligent and whimsically-rocking music for kids and their parents at Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Today, January 21.

The Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts presents Justin Roberts and The Not Ready for Naptime Players


Called the 'Judy Blume of kiddie rock' (The New York Times), Grammy-nominated Justin Roberts and The Not Ready for Naptime Players dish out intelligent and whimsically-rocking music for kids and their parents at Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 21.

Justin Roberts Performs Family Concert at The Jewish Museum, 10/14


The acclaimed indie kids' singer Justin Roberts will perform at The Jewish Museum on Sunday, October 14 at 2:00 pm. Kids will dance to Roberts' upbeat acoustic-pop and soulful sounds, and hear whimsical songs from his Grammy-nominated album, Jungle Gym, such as 'We Go Duck' and 'New Haircut,' along with hip tunes with a biblical twist from Why Not Sea Monsters: Songs from the Hebrew Scriptures. Justin will be joined by the Not Ready for Naptime Players, featuring Liam Davis (electric guitar/keyboards/vocals) and Gerald Dowd (drums).

500 Clown Theater Presents 500 CLOWN CHRISTMAS 12/18-20


500 Clown, a nonprofit theater, presents its holiday hit 500 Clown Christmas for a limited holiday 2009 engagement at North Central College's Madden Theater.

500 Clown Theater Presents 500 CLOWN CHRISTMAS 12/18-20


500 Clown, a nonprofit theater, presents its holiday hit 500 Clown Christmas for a limited holiday 2009 engagement at North Central College's Madden Theater.

500 Clown Theater Presents 500 CLOWN CHRISTMAS 12/18-20


500 Clown, a nonprofit theater, presents its holiday hit 500 Clown Christmas for a limited holiday 2009 engagement at North Central College's Madden Theater.

Photo Flash: 500 CLOWN CHRISTMAS At North Central College's Madden Theater


500 Clown, a nonprofit theater, presents its holiday hit 500 Clown Christmas for a limited holiday 2009 engagement at North Central College's Madden Theater. Three Clowns welcome the audience into a musical celebration of action-based performance and improvisation that would make Fezziwig proud, complete with a holiday toast, gift-giving and original live music written by John Fournier

500 Clown Theater Presents 500 CLOWN CHRISTMAS 12/18-20


500 Clown, a nonprofit theater, presents its holiday hit 500 Clown Christmas for a limited holiday 2009 engagement at North Central College's Madden Theater.

500 CLOWN AND THE ELEPHANT DEAL Opens At Steppenwolf 6/25


500 Clown Theater presents '500 Clown and the Elephant Deal' - a musical missile aimed at the tenuous border between fiction and reality - as part of Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Visiting Company Initiative.

Photo Flash: 500 CLOWN AND THE ELEPHANT DEAL Runs At Steppenwolf 6/25-7/11


500 Clown Theater, a Chicago non-profit that believes 'life is worth the risk,' presents '500 Clown and the Elephant Deal' - a musical missile aimed at the tenuous border between fiction and reality - as part of Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Visiting Company Initiative. Run time will be approximately 90 minutes, and post-show discussions will follow Wednesday and Thursday performances (free with paid ticket).

500 CLOWN AND THE ELEPHANT DEAL Opens At Steppenwolf 6/25


500 Clown Theater presents '500 Clown and the Elephant Deal' - a musical missile aimed at the tenuous border between fiction and reality - as part of Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Visiting Company Initiative.

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