WCPA's Windy City Gay Chorus and Windy City Treble Quire are proud to offer two performances of composer Carl Orff's spectacular operatic classic Carmina Burana on Sat, March 19, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church at The Chicago Temple (77 W. Washington St., Chicago). Tickets are available now at http://wcpacarminaburana.brownpapertickets.org.
The Chicago Humanities Festival (CHF) announces the launch of the 2016 Spring Festival,Style, with more than 20 programs taking place in and around Chicago April 28-May 1. Exploring how style shapes who we are as individuals and what we value across cultures, CHF is making the bold statement, 'style matters.'
Clairobscur Dance Company presents the evening: ARIDITY, for one night only, March 5, 2016, at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center.
Chromolume Theatre announces PREZ, a World Premiere solo show written by playwright Willard Manus, for Black History Month. The story chronicles the unique life of jazzman Lester Young, featuring Leslie A. Jones. The drama is set to open February 5th, 2016, at Chromolume Theatre At The Attic. Tickets on sale now at: www.crtheatre.com
Silk Road Rising proudly presents the World Premiere of Jamil Khoury's Mosque Alert. All performances will be presented in the company's venue in Pierce Hall at The Historic Chicago Temple Building at 77 W. Washington St. in Chicago.
Windy City Gay Chorus and Windy City Treble Quire will present two performances of their 37th annual 'Don We Now' holiday concert tonight, December 5, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church at The Chicago Temple (77 W. Washington St., Chicago).
Windy City Gay Chorus and Windy City Treble Quire will present two performances of their 37th annual 'Don We Now' holiday concert on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church at The Chicago Temple (77 W. Washington St., Chicago). Advance purchase tickets are available at http://wcpadonwenow.brownpapertickets.org.
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events is pleased to announce the 2016 dates of its marquee festivals, events and exhibitions (highlights only, subject to change). Admission is FREE.
The University of Washington School of Drama, under the leadership of Executive Director Todd London, is proud to announce its 75th Anniversary Season. This historic season will celebrate, honor, and build upon the School of Drama's deep connections to Seattle's theatre community and serve as a bridge between the School's rich history and its future.
TUCSON, AZ - The Tucson Museum of Art is thrilled to announce the second-largest gift in its 91-year history from the estate of Jeanette H. and Bernard L. Schmidt. The Museum has received a partial distribution of $750,000.00 that will endow the Jeanette and Bernard Schmidt Curator of Latin American Art position at the Museum and provide for purchase of Latin American Folk Art by living artists. The gift also includes 26 works of art by Latin American and American artists Rufino Tamayo, José Guadalupe Posada, Alfredo Zalce, Vicente Gandía, Ynez Johnston, Alonzo 'Lon' Megargee, George Elbert Burr, Leon Pescheret, Andrew Rush, and others; that have been accessioned into the Museum's collection, as well as dozens of works and objects that will be sold to increase the endowment.
Ebony Repertory Theatre (ERT - Founder/Producer Wren T. Brown) announced today that Garth Fagan Dance will bring to Los Angeles Fagan's tribute to the late Geoffrey Holder, 'Dance for/With Geoffrey.' Performances at the 400-seat Nate Holden Performing Arts Center (4718 W. Washington Blvd.) in Los Angeles will run this weekend, October 16-18, 2015.
Why we love it: It is an incredible thing to behold when an artist finds her own distinctive voice within her practice. Israeli choreographer/dancer Sharon Eyal is an awe-inspiring example of just that. After 23 years with the Batsheva Dance Company, Eyal decided to forge her own creative path. In 2009, she left the company to create pieces for dance companies all over the world, utilizing the elements of Batsheva's “Gaga” style, an intense, highly self-aware style of movement authorship. In 2005, Eyal joined forces with her life partner, Tel Aviv party producer Gai Behar, to create stunning works with an authentic nightclub aesthetic.
Why we love it: It is an incredible thing to behold when an artist finds her own distinctive voice within her practice. Israeli choreographer/dancer Sharon Eyal is an awe-inspiring example of just that. After 23 years with the Batsheva Dance Company, Eyal decided to forge her own creative path. In 2009, she left the company to create pieces for dance companies all over the world, utilizing the elements of Batsheva's “Gaga” style, an intense, highly self-aware style of movement authorship. In 2005, Eyal joined forces with her life partner, Tel Aviv party producer Gai Behar, to create stunning works with an authentic nightclub aesthetic.
LOS ANGELES, CA (September 15, 2015) Ebony Repertory Theatre (ERT - Founder/Producer Wren T. Brown) announced today that Garth Fagan Dance will bring to Los Angeles Fagan's tribute to the late Geoffrey Holder, "Dance for/With Geoffrey." Performances at the 400-seat Nate Holden Performing Arts Center (4718 W. Washington Blvd.) in Los Angeles will run October 16-18, 2015. www.ebonyrep.org
One of the most anticipated times of the year for Dunkin' Donuts fans is almost here, as the brand today announced that its famous lineup of pumpkin food and beverages will return to its restaurants nationwide over the next two weeks. To help people celebrate pumpkin's return, this week Dunkin' Donuts will host special "Pumpkin Peeks" celebrations at a half dozen Dunkin' Donuts restaurants across the country. At each Pumpkin Peeks event, the first 500 guests will be offered a free medium hot or iced pumpkin coffee, along with other pumpkin-themed giveaways.
Penuel: The Sammy Lee Story, written by David Rhee and directed by Steve Scott, is getting a staged reading via Silk Road Rising at The Historic Chicago Temple Building, today and tomorrow, July 11 and July 12, 2015.
Penuel: The Sammy Lee Story, written by David Rhee and directed by Steve Scott, is getting a staged reading via Silk Road Rising at The Historic Chicago Temple Building, July 11 and July 12, 2015.
The University of Washington School of Drama, under the leadership of Executive Director Todd London, is proud to announce its 75th Anniversary Season. This historic season will celebrate, honor, and build upon the School of Drama's deep connections to Seattle's theatre community and serve as a bridge between the School's rich history and its future.
The Chromolume Theatre in Culver City will soon be home to a new production of "Brilliant Traces" by Cindy Lou Johnson starring Scott Sheldon and Jennifer Hall, directed by Elina Santos.
?Artists, arts-related organizations, advocates and business leaders representing tourism and economic development will gather at the Arizona State Capitol, 1700 W. Washington St., for the 29th annual Arizona Arts Congress from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., today, Feb. 3.
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