About Face’s Alex Weisman and Benjamin Sprunger
Press Release Theater Wit Artistic Director Jeremy Wechsler announced casting today for the entire 2017-18 season of comedic, contemporary plays at Chicago’s popular “smart art” theater at 1229 N. Belmont Ave. in Lakeview. First is Significant Other by Joshua Harmon, author of Wit’s 2015 smash hit Bad Jews, in a …
Chicago Sinfonietta presents Trademark
Featuring Northern Illinois University Steelband and Chicago’s Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre.
Wait. Think. Fast. “Count No Count” Out Now, New Album
Press Release Matthew Beighley, an American producer and multi-instrumentalist, and his wife, Jacqueline Santillan Beighley, an Argentinean-born singer and pianist, are the creative minds behind Wait. Think. Fast. After forming in 2007, the LA-based duo quickly released two EPs: 2008’s Self Titled, and 2009’s Vuelve al Mar. Shortly afterwards came …
Goodman Theatre’s 14th Annual New Stages Festival
Press Release **Festival Lineup includes new work by Christin Anderson, David Cale, Mikhael Tara Garver, Rebecca Gilman, Ike Holter, Jose Rivera, Mat Smart and Bess Wohl** ***SPECIAL WEEKEND FOR INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS OFFERED OCTOBER 5-8*** Goodman Theatre announces the lineup of its 14th annual New Stages Festival—a celebration and discovery of new …
Rush Hour Concerts
Under the helm of the International Music Foundation, Rush Hour Concerts present the 18th season of the beloved summer concert series June 6 – August 29, 2017
Making Movies To Release “I Am Another You”
American rock and roll band Making Movies will release their second LP, I Am Another You, on May 26. The artistically ambitious and politically charged bilingual follow up to 2014’s A La Deriva was produced by Steve Berlin of Los Lobos and features guest appearances by Tennis, Hurray for the …
30th Anniversary of the Chicago Rita Hayworth Gala
It’s the 30th anniversary of the Alzheimer’s Association Chicago Rita Hayworth Gala taking place at the Hilton Chicago on Saturday, May 13. The organization’s efforts include working at a global level to provide support for those affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias. The evening gala is hosted by Jon Harris, …
Vans House Parties Kicks Off Summer Concert Series
Two-City Summer Music and Art Series Features Performances by Digable Planets, Beach Fossils, Denzel Curry, The Internet, Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires, Descendents and More! House of Vans.
Direct from Cuba: Septeto Nacional de Ignacio Piñeiro at SRBCC
Part of Las Caras Lindas, an SRBCC-curated Afro-Latin music series funded by the Chicago Community Trust, this event is free and open to the public. RSVP is required. Limited spaces available.
The Orielles Debut Video For “Sugar Tastes Like Salt”
Halifax band and new Heavenly Recordings signees The Orielles are very pleased to share the video for their sprawling and addictive post-punk tour-de-force “Sugar Tastes Like Salt.” Ever the film fanatics, their 8-minute masterpiece proves the perfect canvas for the band to meld intelligence, artistry, and sense of humor into a visual narrative that is equal parts cleverly-crafted social commentary and unabashed entertainment. …
