Adina L.

Hi all,

I’m an intern too. But I’m cool. I promise. Growing up right around the corner from Blue Man Group, I’m a Chicago city-girl. Straight-up. While in high school at the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, my twinkle toes and I danced pre-professionally for the Civic Ballet of Chicago. Then I honed on my more academic roots. Nowadays during the school-year, you can find me nestled at Columbia University in the City of New York, with my head in some Plato or Machiavelli book… or escaping campus for some exciting NYC art exhibit or Broadway show.

But this summer, I’m thrilled to be in my hometown interning at Carol Fox & Associates, who works with clients that first inspired me to dance and get into the performing arts. No, I don’t work in the supply closet… I have a little nook in the corner where I get the opportunity to work on a plethora of different projects – all over the place – which is great because I’m 19, and let’s face it, I’m not ready to settle down. I’m in the action and psyched to show you all of the awesome things for you to get out and do in Chicago! Stay tuned for my updates and fun posts as allovertheplaceintern, like this fun Single Ladies video Lucky Plush productions put together for StealThisDance.com – a celebration of the history of dance.

“Put your hands up” and get excited for what Chicago has in store for you!

-Adina

Cirque Shanghai

Don’t miss a sneak preview of “Cirque Shanghai: Bright Spirit” Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at The Plaza at Park Grill in Millennium Park. The first 100 attendees will receive a FREE pair of tickets to Cirque Shanghai: Bright Spirit! Read the rest of this entry »

Elise M.

Hello, Everyone!

You may know me as justtheintern, and well, that I am.  But don’t get me wrong, I’m not a coffee-fetcher, and there’s more to me than just free labor.  I’m a Manhattan native, University of Wisconsin-Madison alum.  I moved to Chicago last August to pursue my Masters in New Arts Journalism at the School of the Art Institute, and to learn what it’s like to live in the tundra–just kidding…kinda.

Now that I’m working at Carol Fox & Associates for the summer, I have a great opportunity to learn a wealth of information about the company’s shows and events happening in the upcoming (warm) summer months.  Although today’s only my third day on the job, I’ll be sure to keep myself–and you, of course–filled in on the details of what I’m working on, including Cirque Shanghai Bright Spirit, an incredible show featuring world-renowned acrobats from China!  Stayed tuned to learn more about other exciting shows and events coming up this summer!

Until next time,

Elise

(justtheintern)

Andrea Bocelli

Superstar tenor Andrea Bocelli, who  has enjoyed a decade of international fame, selling 60 million albums to date, will make an appearance at the Allstate Arena on Friday, June 12 at 8 p.m. to celebrate the release of his acclaimed new album, “Incanto.”  The icon will sing timeless Neopolitan classics in a spectacular concert setting, offering a personal tribute to the great musical traditions of his homeland and an homage to great tenors he admires.  “These songs have been part of my life since I was a child,” says Bocelli, “pop singers as well as operatic tenors have measured themselves against this repertoire.”  Concert highlights include the classics “Because,” “Mamma,” “Granada,” “Funiculí Funiculá” and  many other favorites. Read the rest of this entry »

Maurice B. Prendergast, "The Grove," c. 1918–23, Oil on canvas, 15 1/4 x 20 3/16 in. (38.7 x 51.3 cm), Terra Foundation for American Art, Daniel J. Terra Collection, 1992.63 Photography courtesy Terra Foundation for American Art, Chicago

To many, modern art means post-1940s abstraction. Yet American modernism got its start decades earlier and took several forms. The Terra Foundation for American Art, Milwaukee Art Museum and the American Decorative Art 1900 Foundation are convening a FREE two-day, two-city symposium, “What’s Modern about American Art, 1900–1930?” that explores modernism as expressed in American painting and design from 1900 to 1930. Free registration is required. For more information and to register, please visit www.terraamericanart.org/modernism-symposium or call (312) 654-2278. Read the rest of this entry »

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