New Philharmonic to Present “A Night of Broadway and Opera”
New Philharmonic, the professional orchestra in residence at the McAninch Arts Center (MAC), opens 2021 with “A Night of Broadway
Read More
Author: Patrick Curran
Wrightwood 659 Collaborator Jonathon David Katz Awarded Prestigious Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Grant
Wrightwood 659 recently congratulated its friend, curator, and collaborator, Jonathan David Katz on the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation’s announcement of a $5M award for the proposal Dispossessions in the Americas: The Extraction of Bodies, Land, and Heritage from La Conquista to the Present.
Read More
Joffrey Ballet to Present First Performance Since Start of the Pandemic
The Joffrey Ballet recently announced the world premiere of Boléro, its first performance since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Named after the acclaimed orchestral piece by composer Maurice Ravel and choreographed by Joffrey Company Artist Yoshihisa Arai, the performance will be streamed in one free performance on February 12, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. on the Joffrey’s YouTube channel, youtube.com/TheJoffreyBallet.
Read More
Shedd Aquarium Plans to Safely Reopen to the Public on January 27
Following the announcement from Governor Pritzker on January 18 concerning Chicago’s shift to Tier 2 COVID-19 mitigation standards, Shedd Aquarium announced that it is prepared to safely reopen to its members on Wednesday, January 27. Members will enjoy three full days of exclusive access before the aquarium reopens to the general public on Saturday, January 30.
Read More
Emmy Award Winner Scott Silberstein to Receive Inaugural Maurice Seymour Award
As a highlight of its previously announced Interview Marathon on January 31, Chicago Dance History Project (CDHP) will present its
Read More
Chicago Shakespeare Theater Announces Limited Engagement of Scott Silven’s, “The Journey”
Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced a limited engagement run of The Journey, an immersive, virtual theatrical event created and performed by
Read More
Raven Theatre Cancels Its Entire 2020-21 Season Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Raven Theatre has announced it will cancel its full 2020-21 Season due the COVID 19 pandemic. Cancelled productions include Beautiful
Read More
Paramount Theatre to Present Virtual Reading of Bull: a love story by Nancy Garcia Loza
Aurora’s Paramount Theatre will present a free virtual reading of BULL: a love story, a new play about a young Mexican American man’s path to self-actualization, written by Nancy García Loza, Thursday, January 28, at 7 p.m.
Read More
Mile High Magnificence
If the Mile High City is your
destination and luxury is your mantra, look no further than the Four Seasons Hotel Denver, particularly if arts and culture is to be part of the experience. Recently named the Number 1 Hotel in Denver by the 2020 U.S. News & World Report and having received its sixth consecutive Five Diamond designation by the AAA Diamond Program, Four Seasons Denver is ensconced neatly where art and luxury
A Sublime Escape
Imagine a gorgeous mountain town resort, nestled within the picturesque landscape and dramatic blue skies of Utah’s Deer Valley. Flanked by ski lifts with blue skies above, the rooms are drenched in the sheer comforts of home, and the staff is as inviting as the same. That is what you have in the Stein Collection’s Chateaux Deer Valley. Offering a fitting respite from the bustle of modern life, this resort represents the perfect getaway for those who seek rejuvenation before the mid-year crush. And why? Because it’s spring in Park City, and for some, there’s no better time to enjoy the world class views and unmatched tranquility the area has to offer than its…other season.
Read More