On Thursday afternoon, I attended a special Cavalia performance for Chicagoland charities. After a quick lunch under the White Big Top (sitting a couple of tables away from some of the performers!), the show started. Charities from all around Chicago were there, including Lighthouse for the Blind, Boy Scouts of America, Equestrian Connection, St. Agnes Health Care and Rehab, Skinner Park Summer Camp, and many more! It was amazing to see both children and adults alike mesmerized by the performers and the horses.
After the performance, a few charities were lucky enough to go backstage and chat with some of the performers and see the horse stables.
Click here for more information about Cavalia, which is running through August 16, at Racine and Jackson, under the White Big Top.
It may be a few months away, but we’re super excited that SOFA CHICAGO 2009 is returning to Navy Pier November 6 – 8. For those of you who don’t know, SOFA stands for “The International Expositions of Sculpture Objects & Functional Art,” and this is SOFA’s 16th anniversary in Chicago as the pivotal fairfor both cutting-edge contemporary work and historical material. This year, SOFA CHICAGO will present work from 90 international galleries and dealers.
Andrea Salvador, “Walking On a Dream,” 2009. glass mosaic, 51.2 x 42.5" Represented by Berengo Studio, Bergamo, Venice
We love how the image above portrays Chicago. For those of us who take the L everywhere – like me – this is a very familiar scene. I can imagine myself bopping to my iPod music on this very street downtown!
If you watched the Cubs vs. Reds game at Wrigley last Friday, July 24, you were in for a real treat! The men of Blue Man Group made the first pitch at Wrigley Field and three hours later, the Cubs won 8-5! Must’ve been some of that Blue Man Group magic…
You can catch Blue Man Group daily at the Briar Street Theatre – just a couple blocks away from Wrigley Field!
The Big White Top from the Top of the Sears... Willis Tower
A closer look at the Cavalia Tents from above
The Cavalia tents sure do stand out in the West Loop even from 103 stories! Here are two photos of the tents taken from above at the new Skydeck Ledge at the Willis Tower (aka the Sears Tower).
Also, Cavalia has now officially extended its stay in Chicago beyond August 2nd… this spectacular show will be here in the Chi until August 16! Check out www.cavalia.net for tickets and more information!
It was a memorable weekend for jazz dance this weekend here in Chicago, where companies from all over the world performed at the Harris Theater. Hosted by the Jazz Dance World Congress, the Jazz Dance World Festival featured four nights of diverse performances – Wednesday through Saturday – and even a free preview with Masashi Action Machine and Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago in Millennium Park last Thursday afternoon. Here are some pictures from opening night with the SeeChicagoDance.com table and at the free event in the park!
Juan Villa (Papo) makes Jeremy Oase (Gas Station Attendant) tremble in "El Grito del Bronx"
You have one more week to check out the ‘highly recommended’ El Grito del Bronx!The powerful new production co-produced by Collaboraction and Teatro Vista is NOW EXTENDING THROUGH AUGUST 9 at the Goodman’s Owen Theatre.
Get the special 2-for-1 deal by calling the box office 312.443.3800 with discount code: Medallion. Get tickets online at GoodmanTheatre.org.
P.S. If for some reason you’re unsatisfied with the production, you’ll GET YOUR MONEY BACK thanks to the Driehaus Foundation Money Back Guarantee. So, what are you waiting for?!
As a pretty sweet incentive to subscribe to their upcoming 15th Anniversary Season, The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University is giving away a FREE ticket to Hubbard Street Dance Chicago’s engagement at The Center on Sat., January 23!
L-R: Susie McMonagle, Charissa Armon and Angela Ingersoll in "The Mistress Cycle" at Auditorium Theatre; photo credit Michael Brosilow
Apple Tree Theatre’s Jeff-nominated production “The Mistress Cycle” opens tonight at The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (ATRU)! “The Mistress Cycle” will play for a limited engagement through August 8, 2009.
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