French Rapper GIMS Announces Major Six-Date US Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2023
French rapper and songwriter GIMS announces a major six-date US tour in November 2023, starting in Washington, DC and ending in Las Vegas. Don't miss the chance to see this rising French-Congolese superstar live.
Short Story Theatre Hosts an Evening of Storytelling
by Julie Musbach - May 23, 2019
Short Story Theatre presents an evening of four warm, wise and wonderful true storieson Thursday, JUNE 20, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. at Miramar Bistro, 301 Waukegan Ave. in Highwood. Tickets are $10 at the door. For pre-show dinner reservations (mention Short Story Theatre): 847-433-1078. Drinks are available during the show.
Composer Dominick Argento Dies at Age 91
by Rebecca Russo - Feb 21, 2019
Boosey & Hawkes is sad to announce the death of leading opera and art song composer Dominick Argento, who passed away aged 91 on February 20, 2019, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
AMNH Margaret Mead Film Festival To Debut 50 Documentaries
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 20, 2018
The 2018 Margaret Mead Film Festival—the internationally recognized premier platform for documentary films—will screen 55 outstanding films representing 39 countries and host special events and performances from Thursday, October 18, through Sunday, October 21, at the American Museum of Natural History. The public can purchase tickets and see full film descriptions and trailers online at amnh.org/mead, and can create a personalized film schedule at mead2018.sched.com.
Short Story Theatre Present 4 STORIES: Stories About A Vacation During The Cuban Revolution
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 5, 2018
Stories about a Vacation During the Cuban Revolution, A 'Decent' Proposal, a Balalaika that Travels the World, and a Dentist Experiencing Three Larry David Moments Short Story Theatre presents an evening of four warm, wise and wonderful true stories on Thursday, July 26th, 2018, at 7:30 p.m. at Miramar Bistro, 301 Waukegan Ave. in Highwood.
Thirteen Independent Feature Film Projects Selected to Attend Sundance Institute Directors & Screenwriters Labs
by Tori Hartshorn - May 22, 2018
Thirteen new independent feature projects from the U.S., Cuba, Kenya, Mexico, Morocco, and Palestine have been selected for the 2018 Sundance Institute Directors and Screenwriters Labs. At the Directors Lab (May 28-June 21), filmmakers will rehearse, shoot and edit key scenes from their scripts, working closely with industry advisors, actors, and production crews to help drive creative growth via an immersive and hands-on experience at the Sundance Resort in Utah. The Screenwriters Lab from June 23-28 fosters a similar environment of dynamic inspiration as participants focus on the art and craft of screenplay writing with one-on-one support from Institute advisors . Overseen by Feature Film Program Founding Director Michelle Satter and Labs Director Ilyse McKimmie, the Labs begin a year-round continuum of customized support for Fellows, which can include creative mentorship, granting, and guidance from industry professionals.
Works & Process at the Guggenheim Announces Costumes Designed by Dior
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 27, 2017
Works & Process at the Guggenheim announces that Dior will design costumes for the World Premiere of Falls the Shadow, a new 30-minute work made in and for the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum rotunda. Falls the Shadow is spearheaded by American Ballet Theatre (ABT) principal Daniil Simkin, with new choreography by Alejandro Cerrudo, and projection design by Dmitrij Simkin.
Hubbard Street Kicks Off 40th Anniversary with Decades of Audience Favorites
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2017
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, under the artistic direction of Glenn Edgerton, announces today, programming for Season 39 Summer Series, June 8-11, 2017 at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance. The program features a look at Hubbard Street through the decades, featuring The 40s and Georgia by Lou Conte, Twyla Tharp's The Golden Section, an excerpt from Resident Choreographer, Alejandro Cerrudo's One Thousand Pieces as well as pieces by Jim Vincent, Crystal Pite, William Forsythe, and Lucas Crandall.
Hubbard Street Kicks Off 40th Anniversary this June
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2017
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, under the artistic direction of Glenn Edgerton, announces today, programming for Season 39 Summer Series, June 8-11, 2017 at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance.