President Obama just marked his one year anniversary in the White House and, in a very timely turn of events, Center East presents acclaimed investigative journalist Bob Woodward and “From Nixon To Bush: What President Obama Can Learn From Past Presidencies” as part of its “In The Headlines” speaker series sponsored by WBBM NewsRadio 780 at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd. Saturday, Jan. 30 at 8 p.m. This Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and co-author/author of best-selling nonfiction books including “All the President’s Men” (1974), “The Commanders” (1991), “Bush at War” (2002) and “Plan of Attack” (2004) has been hailed by The New York Times  as “the most famous investigative reporter in America. 

Woodward was recently quoted on ABC News as saying, “The new administration is taking a very aggressive stance on these matters and perhaps even more than the Bush administration, doing more about the al Qaeda sanctuaries in places like Yemen.” Word is that Woodward has a new book in process scheduled to come out later this year, and that he is getting access to senior officials and will likely sit down with the president.It hasn’t been announced  but it would seem possible that Woodward could provide a bit of a glimpse into what he’s found out when he addresses the Centre East audience on the 30th. 

This evening may not be your traditional date-night type of entertainment, but it’s virtually guaranteed to be fascinating, thought-provoking and one evening you won’t forget soon. Tickets are $45-$75 plus Woodward is scheduled to be signing books in the lobby immediately after.

Centre East, at the North Shore Center for Performing Arts in Skokie, is giving budget conscious holiday shoppers a special treat with its first ever Black Friday Sale. Beginning 10 a.m. on the busiest shopping day of the year, Fri., Nov. 27, anyone who uses code FRIDAY when purchasing single tickets will receive a 20% discount off regular ticket price for the 17 events remaining in the 2009-2010 season. Read the rest of this entry »

Olympia Dukakis to be special guest at American Blues Theater Benefit

Next Monday Olympia Dukakis will be in Chicago!

Academy Award-winner Olympia Dukakis will be the special guest at American Blues Theater’s “The Rebirth of Blues Benefit,” Monday, Nov. 16 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Bridgeview Bank, 4753 N. Broadway. The acclaimed theater company kicks off its 24^th season with this awesome party….and you can be there!

Tickets are $75 ($125 VIP tickets include a 5:30 p.m. private reception with Dukakis). Parking is available adjacent to the bank and is complimentary. For tickets, call 312.725.4ABT or visit americanbluestheater.com. 

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The Gene Siskel Film Center of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago hosts "An Adventure with George Lucas" on June 13

The Gene Siskel Film Center of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) proudly presents “An Adventure with George Lucas,” in honor of Academy Award®-nominated director and writer George Lucas on Saturday, June 13, from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Four Seasons Chicago. Lucas will engage in a discussion led by guest-host – actor, director and writer – Jon Favreau. Tickets start at $400 and are now on sale. Call (312) 846-2072.  Chicago media is buzzing about this event!  Check out the Chicago Sun-Times, Daily Herald, Naperville Sun and Metromix Pick. Read the rest of this entry »

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 »

Karl Rove vs. James Carville at The Chicago Theatre, May 28

DON’T MISS THE DEBATE OF THE SUMMER

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Karl Rove vs. James Carville

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Moderated by Charlie Rose

Thursday, May 28 at 7:30 p.m.

Don’t miss the Madison Square Garden Entertainment’s final 2009 “Speaker Series: The Minds That Move The World,” high profile political strategist James Carville debating Former Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove with political host and commentator Charlie Rose as moderator.

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Speaker Series 2009

Chris Matthews interviews

Tucker Carlson,

Arianna Huffington and Paul Begala

Free Speech and the Power of the Press

The Chicago Theatre • Wed., April 22 • 7:30 P.M.

Get 2 tickets for $99 to see Chris Matthews, Tucker Carlson, Arianna Huffington and Paul Begala. Part of Speaker Series 2009, you won’t want to miss what is sure to be an entertaining discussion on free speech and the power of the press.

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Arianna Huffington

Tucker Carlson

For the first time in its storied history, the Fashion Show will be presented within the installed space of SAIC’s annual Graduate Exhibition, moving the “runway” away from the catwalk and into the Galleries’ open spaces, and creating a vibrant relationship between the work of the School’s graduating artists and designers and fashion students. More than 200 innovative garments will be showcased during this multimedia celebration of creative clothing and contemporary art, which will also feature specially commissioned works by students and faculty from the School’s Performance department.

SCHEDULE

Friday, April 24 at 2 p.m.

Friday, April 24 at 7 p.m.

VENUE

Sullivan Galleries

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago

36 S. Wabash Ave., 7^th Floor

Chicago, IL 60603

Tickets are available through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com, by calling 312.575.8000, or by visiting the Art Institute box office at 111 S. Michigan Avenue

For general information, please visit the event Web site at http://tinyurl.com/saicfs or call the SAIC Fashion department at 312.629.6710