First off, CARMEN this weekend! Yes, everyone’s favorite opera will be put on by Chamber Opera Chicago at the Athenaem Theatre. DON’T MISS IT!
Second, Cultural Network Luncheon April 3rd at Field Museum. This is going to be a GREAT one, so RVSP today to leigh.fagin@cityofchicago.org.
Hope everyone’s doing well in spite of the dreary weather……keep dancin’ and singin’ and playin’!
The arts community lost a true pioneer . Gus Giordano passed away this Sunday at age 84.
Mr. Giordano was a tremendous influence in the world of jazz dance…both in Chicago and across the world.
His company, Evanston’s Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago, is one of the foremost jazz dance companies in the United States.
He will truly be missed.
..this weekend. Always the question when you’re an arts aficionado ’round these here parts, no?
Well, here’s one idea: Sherwood Symphony is having a concert this Sunday at 2:00! Might wanna check that our if you’re in the South Loop that afternoon.
The University of Chicago always has a ton going on,too! Might want to check out the Tallis Scholars . They’re back by popular demand!
I can’t list it ALL here, of course…but this gives you two options in two different neighborhoods! Of course, there is plenty to do in the ‘burbs as well!
I am sorry to have missed Music on Stage’s ” Crazy For You”, but they just posted audition information for “Annie Get Your Gun”. Auditions will take place next Sunday and Monday at Cutting Hall in Palatine. Click on their name for more info!
Take heart if classical music or musical theatre ain’t your thing: if you don’t fall into a certain category , why not come to the Chicago auditions for “America’s Got Talent” , also next Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th?
Will favorite judge “The Hoff ” be there to have his say? Only one way to find out!
Alright, so it’s no different than any other month in the Chicago arts scene: it’s BUSY! In fact, looking at my calendar here….all our available slots for ads on WFMT-FM are taken for this week’s order. Everyone’s enjoying a full season, and we love that!
I wanna let you know about a new feature we’ll soon be adding to our website: “CDMA Quick Picks”. This page will be sort of like an “Angie’s List”, where we (”we” being myself and CDMA Board!) will list useful names and websites of venues, consultants, grantwriters, webdesigners, etc…etc…..we’re excited!
As E.D. of the Alliance, I get asked: “do you know where I can find someone who..” a LOT. So, why not put it all in one place so you can see who is “CDMA Approved”?
Kinda like the Good Housekeeping Seal. But not.
