Congo Square Theatre to present Chicago Premiere of “WELCOME TO MATTESON!”
WELCOME TO MATTESON!, a dark comedy by Chicago native, Inda Craig-Galvan, examines issues of housing injustice, NIMBYism, and classism. The
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Author: Fred Cummings
Chicago’s Third Coast Baroque to Launch “Beyond Baroque” Festival
In its most ambitious undertaking to date, Chicago’s enterprising early-music ensemble Third Coast Baroque will present Beyond Baroque, a four-day
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Guarneri Hall Launches 5th Anniversary Season with “A Night at the Disco!”
The nonprofit Guarneri Hall, a custom-built classical music venue in the heart of downtown Chicago at 11 E. Adams St.
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The Joffrey Ballet Performs Liam Scarlett’s “Frankenstein”
The Joffrey Ballet opens its 68th season with the anticipated Chicago premiere of Liam Scarlett’s critically acclaimed interpretation of Mary
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Joffrey Academy of Dance 14th Annual Winning Works Choreographic Competition
The Joffrey Academy of Dance, Official School of The Joffrey Ballet, is seeking ALAANA (African, Latinx, Asian, Arab, and Native
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LINES Ballet Celebrates Over 40 Years of Groundbreaking Contemporary Dance
Since 1982, Alonzo King LINES Ballet has been celebrated as a ground-breaking contemporary ballet company, guided by the artistic vision of the acclaimed choreographer for which it is named. Collaborating with noted composers, musicians, writers and visual artists from across the globe, King draws on a diverse set of deeply rooted cultural traditions, imbuing classical ballet with new expressive potential. He has been heralded as a visionary and thought leader on topics that reach well beyond dance, receiving numerous accolades such as a 2020 Dance Magazine Award. The company brings new works of illuminating beauty to Bay Area audiences in bi-annual home seasons. LINES Ballet’s national and international tours allow the company to share its vision of transformative, revelatory dance through performances worldwide. LINES Ballet has demonstrated a dedication to training the next generation of artists through its pre-professional Summer Program, Training Program, Teens Program (Teens at LINES), and Bachelor of Fine Arts Program with Dominican University of California.
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Giordano Dance’s Michael McStraw Stepping Down as Executive Director
Giordano Dance Chicago (GDC) recently announced that the company’s executive director, Michael McStraw, will step down from his post at
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PARA.MAR Dance Returns This Spring with “PIVOTAL”
The Chicago-based contemporary ballet company PARA.MAR Dance Theatre, returns for their third annual Spring Season Series “PIVOTAL” with three performances at the Epiphany Arts Center, 201 S. Ashland, 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 14 and 2 and 7:30 p.m. April 15.
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Joffrey Ballet Mounts Chicago Premiere of John Neumeier’s “The Little Mermaid”
Chicago dance enthusiasts have an embarrassment of riches in the wealth of world renowned dance companies gracing our city’s stages.
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Chicago Cultural Center Unveils Slate of New Programming this Spring
The City of Chicago and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) will welcome new and returning visual art exhibitions, music performances, film programming, and more this spring throughout the Chicago Cultural Center (78 E Washington St). Fondly referred to as “The People’s Palace,” the Center attracts locals and visitors year-round with its breathtaking architecture, tours, and free arts programming.
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