Be one of the first to get tickets to Liza Minnelli in a glamorous and intimate concert, Sunday, June 6 at 7:30PM at The Chicago Theatre. Presale tickets go on sale this TODAY. Get the code below:

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Just in time for Valentine’s Day, “That’ll Be the Day” you’ll want to head out to The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University (1 University Parkway, University Park, IL 60484) for a hot, wild, crazy and cool night of 1950s pop hits: John Mueller’s Winter Dance Party, the only tribute band officially endorsed by the estates of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper, performs Saturday, Feb. 13 at 8 p.m.  “It’s So Easy” to bop along to the high energy talent on stage: Jay Richardson (the Big Bopper’s son, who portrays his dad); John Mueller (as Buddy Holly) and Ray Anthony (as Ritchie Valens). Don’t “Think It Over” for too long.  Slick down your hair, tell your “Peggy Sue” to put on some “Chantilly Lace” because you called (708) 235-2222 or visited centertickets.net to order tickets starting at just $22…it’ll be a dreamy night with “Words of Love” for everyone who attends.

“STEPPIN’ OUT! An Evening with Michael Ingersoll” will play one night only at the Paramount Theatre this Saturday, Jan. 16 at 8 p.m.

Local rising star Michael Ingersoll is the centerpiece of the performance, which will also include his former “Jersey Boys” cast mates John Michael Dias, Shonn Wiley and Michael Cunio, and his wife Angela Ingersoll.  Backed by a 15-piece, nationally renowned big band, The Mulligan Mosaics, these fantastic performers also share their personal stories of family, show biz and performing with the Chicago Company of Jersey Boys for a truly unforgettable evening of entertainment.

Tickets to “STEPPIN’ OUT! An Evening with Michael Ingersoll” are available at the Paramount Theatre box office (630) 896-6666 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

For more information visit www.paramountarts.com or www.michaelingersoll.com

A 22 year-old New York-based vocalist and Downbeat Student Music Award winner in the category of Best Jazz Vocalist, releases her debut recording “Certain Surprise”  tomorrow night!

Described as a crossover artist with roots in jazz, Arlen is a classification-defying singer who embraces songs in a way that belies her relative youth.   Her interpretations both honor the composer’s style and intent and adds a very personal and contemporary relevance.

Evanston Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Tuesday, Jan. 12 @ 8 p.m. Tickets range in price from $10 – 20 and can be obtained through the Evanston SPACE website, evanstonspace.com.

Listen to CD sampling at http://www.myspace.com/jessiearlen. The debut recording can be purchased beginning Tuesday, Jan. 12 on Jessiearlen.com.

Centre East presents the Grammy Award-winning group, The Klezmatics, in “Woody Guthrie’s Happy Joyous Hanukkah!”   the last day of the Jewish holiday Saturday, Dec. 19 at 8 p.m. at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie. The show intermingles Klezmer music with American folk and bluegrass and is perfect for all ages.

Klezmatics are globally renowned world music superstars and the only klezmer band to win a Grammy Award and you’ve probably seen and/or heard them on HBO’s “Sex and the City,” NPR’s “Prairie Home Companion” and a whole lot of other places. They include:

• Frank London who Paul Wieder/JUF Interactive hails as “Arguably the most important Jewish horn player since Joshua picked up a shofar;”
• Matt Darriau (clarinets, sax, kaval) who has recorded and performed with David Byrne, Marc Ribot, Roberto Rodriguez, Ben Folds Five and many others in the New York scene;
• Lisa Gutkin’s (fiddler/composer) who has appeared with The Roches, Shawn Colvin, Suzanne Vega to name a few;
• Paul Morrissett (bass, tsimbl) is a collector and player of Eastern European and Scandinavian folk instruments and records and performs on an impressive array of ethnic strings, winds and reeds;
• Lorin Sklamberg (lead vocals, accordion, guitar, piano) a founding member of The Klezmatics, has been heard on numerous recordings and live shows, solo and in collaboration with such artists as Itzhak Perlman, Paradox Trio, Hip Hop Hoodios Emmylou Harris, Tracy Grammer and Neil Sedaka;
• and Richie Barshay (drums), who has been a member of the Herbie Hancock Quartet since 2003 and was recently singled out as “a player to watch” by JazzTimes magazine.

So how did Woody Guthrie get inspired to write for Hanukkah?  In 1942, Woody Guthrie, through his mother-in-law, Yiddish poet Aliza Greenblatt, became involved with the Coney Island Jewish community and decided to write some songs about Hanukkah, Jewish history and spiritual life. After his death in 1967, the songs sat forgotten in archives for decades. But in 1998 the songs were discovered by Woody’s daughter, Nora Guthrie, and she asked the Klezmatics exclusively to write new music for the lyrics. The result, “Woody Guthrie’s Happy Joyous Hanukkah!,”

Tickets are $48.  Free parking available. For more info, call 847-673-6300 or visit northshorecenter.org.

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North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie
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“Only You” can join the celebration with friends and family for The Holiday Hop this weekend at The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University (1 University Parkway, University Park, IL 60484).  The original, authentic, smooth and soulful ‘50s and ‘60s groups Cornell Gunter’s Coasters, The Platters and The Marvelettes bring excitement, comedy and romance to Chicago’s south suburbs as they perform their songs exactly as audiences remember hearing them on the radio 50 years ago. That’s right, there’s no “Great Pretender” in this show, happening Saturday, Dec. 5 at 8 p.m!

“Please Mr. Postman,” won’t you deliver discounted tickets (20% off exclusively for Get Out Chicago readers)?  To redeem this special offer, call (708) 235-2222 or visit centertickets.net and use code GETOUT. Offer valid for main floor tickets only. Not valid on previously purchased tickets or in combination with any other offer. Additional restrictions may apply. 

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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 »

Don’t miss Shawn Colvin Saturday, October 24 at 8 p.m.   Her hit single “Sunny Came Home” earned two Grammy Awards, now hear her live in an intimate solo acoustic show at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie. FREE tickets are available exclusively for GetOutChicago! subscribers.

Tickets are limited and available on a first-come first-served basis.  Limit four tickets per person.  To reserve your tickets email info@nscpas.org Please include your name and number of tickets you wish to reserve. You will receive a confirmation if your tickets are available.  For more information go to northshorecenter.org.

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North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie
9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077 Map | More Info…

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