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Acclaimed Vocalist Lizz Wright Releases New Music Video For Single “Your Love” from Her Studio Album “Shadow”

Lauded vocalist Lizz Wright encapsulates an illustrious 20-year career as one of the great modern American singers with the studio album, Shadow, on her label Blues & Greens Records, that was released to critical acclaim on April 12, 2024, and is now under consideration for this year’s Grammy award under “Best Alternative Jazz Album”.

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Hyde Park Art Center Announces Collaboration with the Hyde Park Jazz Festival and other Dynamic Public Programming for Fall 2024

Hyde Park Art Center, the renowned non-profit hub for contemporary art located on Chicago’s vibrant South Side, is proud to announce its Fall 2024 programming. The free, vibrant offerings showcase artists at every stage in their career, via solo and group exhibitions, artist talks, residencies, a new program for seniors, and more.

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Chicago Opera Theater to Present the North American Premiere of “Leonora” this Fall

Chicago Opera Theater begins its 2024-25 Season with an exciting and aptly timed production of the North American premiere of Leonora. A classical Italian opera composed by Ferdinando Paër to a libretto by Giuseppe Maria Foppa and Giacomo Cinti, the plot to Leonora is based on the same story as Beethoven’s later opera Fidelio. Conducted by Chicago favorite and master interpreter of classical repertoire Dame Jane Glover and staring internationally renowned tenor Edgardo Rocha in his Chicago debut, this production will feature stage direction by Chicago Opera Theater’s own Edlis Neeson General Director Lawrence Edelson.

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Music Institute Fall Fundraiser Concert Supports Scholarships and Financial Aid, Sunday, Nov. 3 at Nichols Concert Hall

The Music Institute of Chicago presents a joyful afternoon of performances by faculty and students, culminating in a community sing on Sunday, November 3 at 3 p.m. at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. This concert supports the nearly $500,000 in scholarships and financial aid the Music Institute provides each year.

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