Thursday, February 17th
Black Prism - New Black Music Rep Ensemble
A spectacular and varied evening of music by African-American composers, featuring work by living composers Mary Watkins and Olly Wilson and Chicago composer Florence Price. The New Black Music Repertory Ensemble is the performance organization of the Center for Black Music Research at Columbia College Chicago.
Florence B. Price, Symphony No. 1 in E Minor
Florence B. Price, Concerto in One Movement
Mary D. Watkins, Five Movements in Color
Olly W. Wilson, Of Visions and Truth: A Song Cycle
Price: $15-55
Chicago Auto Show
World Kitchen: Comfort for the Gluten Free
create. innovate. repeat.
Understanding Business Insurance
Recession-Proof 3rd Thursdays at M Lounge
Chicago Flamenco Festival: Omayra Amaya Flamenco Dance Company
Nu-Soul Generation
Truth Be Told: Lady Sings the Blues
Seven Guitars
Grown Folks Stories
Kids These Days
A Twist of Water (Preview Week)
Mary (Opening Week)
Eclipsed (Closing Week)
The Trinity River Plays (Closing Week)
Friday, February 18th
A Chicago Jazz Ensemble: Celebration of Ella Fitzgerald & Sarah Vaughan
Stephanie Jordan, Guest Vocalist
A member of New Orleans' renowned Jordan Family of Jazz and mentored by the legendary jazz chanteuse Shirley Horn, special guest vocalist Stephanie Jordan has performed around the globe alongside Wynton and Branford Marsalis, Jonathan Dubose, Roy Ayres, Aaron and Arthur Neville, Cassandra Wilson, Elvis Costello, Diana Krall and Norah Jones. She has appeared at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, in Jazz at Lincoln Center's nationally televised Higher Ground Hurricane Relief benefit concert for victims of Hurricane Katrina, and she has been featured live on NPR's Talk of the Nation. "A poised, soulfully articulate vocalist, Jordan warmly evoked the influence of Abbey Lincoln, Shirley Horn, Carmen McRae, and other jazz greats." -The Washington Post
Price: $15-45
Ubunto f/ Muntu Dance Theatre
Chicago Auto Show
Sixth Annual Jubilation Concert Series
Chicago Flamenco Festival: Mehran Jalili Trio
Festival On the Square!
Live Jazz at Starbucks
A Twist of Water (Preview Week)
Seven Guitars
Brian Danzy Band
Mannix Martinez and his Orchestra
Eclipsed (Closing Week)
The Trinity River Plays (Closing Week)
Saturday, February 19th
Festival On the Square!
Over the course of two weekends Congo Square sets out to honor our legacy and celebrate community by recreating the spirit of the original Congo Square in New Orleans with a diverse festival of arts.
Friday, February 18:
6-7:45pm Film Screening: Faubourg Treme: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans
8-8:30pm 1st Impressions Improv Allstars
8:30-10:30pm Play Reading - Rising Water, by John Biguenet
10:30-12pm Poetry Open Mic-A Capella
Saturday February 19:
4:30-6pm OPEN STAGES
7-9pm Staged Reading: Let There Be Love, by Kwame Kwei-Armah
9-12pm Female Solo Showcase
Please RSVP to confirm seating!
Price: Free ($10 suggested donation)!
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Ubunto f/ Muntu Dance Theatre
Chicago Auto Show
Refinancing Your Mortgage Workshop
Union Park Black History Celebration
Chicago Winter Dance: The Charleston
THE NOISE BOX: The Sankofa Session
Democracy Remixed, Black Youth and the Future of American Politics
Live Jazz at Starbucks
Sixth Annual Jubilation Concert Series
Brian Danzy Band
Seven Guitars
Gipsy Kings
Jackie and Me
The Monster Under The Bed
Ama & The Magic Toy Box
Sonnets for an Old Century (Preview)
A Twist of Water (Preview Week)
Eclipsed (Closing Week)
Mary (Opening Week)
The Trinity River Plays (Closing Week)
Sunday, February 20th
Chicago Winter Dance: Steppin'
Instructors: Dawud Shareef and Lura Satterfield
DJ: Sam Chapman
Join the party at Jay Pritzker Pavilion and cut a rug. Dancing, live music and dance instruction in a variety of styles! Enjoy one-hour lessons, led by professional dance instructors, before hitting the dance floor with the extraordinary view of the cityscape beyond the retractable glass doors on the enclosed stage of the Pritzker Pavilion.
Soleil's Take: Shelia says:
"I made an attempt to attend the Chicago Winter Dance Lessons in Millennium Park today, Sunday, but was met with a long line. The first lesson starts at 1:00pm and I arrived at 1:05pm. There were already 200 people on the dance floor with maybe another 100 in the balcony seats watching. The dance lesson for today was the swing and the participants were having a ball.
I will definitely try again next weekend and I plan on arriving by 11:30am to stand in line."
There's plenty of time to get ready for SummerDance, so be sure to see more Winter Dance dates!
Miscellaneous Info: View The Entire Schedule!
Price: Free!
Other Times To-Do It: Saturday and Sunday; February 5 - February 27, 2011
Africa In Chicago
Chicago Auto Show
Girlfriend Soiree
Chamber Series Concert II: Fragrances of Land, Sea and Air
BIN School: Wine & Cheese Synergy
Seven Guitars
Sunday Jazz, f/ TBD
A Twist of Water (Preview Week)
Sonnets for an Old Century (Preview)
Mary (Opening Week)
Eclipsed (Closing Week)
The Trinity River Plays (Closing Week)
Monday, February 21st
Got Talent? Music Industry/Record Label Talent Search
Got Talent? Get Noticed. Next Level Artist Wanted! R&B Live Presents: A Music Industry Talent Search. Hosted by: American Idol Finalist Angela Martin.
Showcase your skills to record label executives, program directors and music promoters. Throughout the evening we'll play new CD releases from local artists. You can perform in front of the music industry's best talent scouts.
This event is open to singers, musicians and bands. Bring your demos CDs Head shots and your "A" game.
Price: Before 7pm, $5; After 7pm, $10
Other Times To-Do It: Mondays through February
Tai Chi
Focus on Fuller - Black History Photo Exhibit (Closing Week)
Tuesday, February 22nd
The Reel Film Club: Los Dioses Rotos (Fallen Gods)
Legends never rest in peace when they are deep-rooted in a nation's history. They are condemned to rise from the dead, again and again, at the dawn or end of each century. Los dioses rotos, directed and written by Ernesto Daranas, has become one of the most talked about movie since it was released across Cuba in December. Daranas film offers a modern version of the values represented by Alberto Yarini, the most famous Cuban pimp at the turn of 20th century.
(Presented in Spanish with English Subtitles)
Reception, Film Screening and Networking
6pm Wine and Hors d'oeuvres
7pm Movie Screening
Price: $25
The Monster Under The Bed
Jazz, Blues & Beyond: Available Jelly
Business Spotlight Networking
How to Start a Business
BARCC Meeting: TBD
Sweat! Revitalize De-Stress: Dancing with the Drum
Chicago Flamenco Festival: Chano Domínguez
Frankie Donaldson Trio
Radio Golf (Preview Week)
Focus on Fuller - Black History Photo Exhibit (Closing Week)
Wednesday, February 23rd
World Music Wednesdays: Mehran
Flamenco guitarist Mehran will perform his latest CD, Angels of Persepolis, in addition to new compositions with his ensemble and accompanied dancers. Mehran's music can be described as Flamenco under the influence of jazz and Persian melodies.
World Music Wednesdays is a free community series that explores the rich diversity that exists in the Chicago community and runs year round (47 Wednesdays). World Music Wednesdays will present music, dance and culture of Africa, Europe, Asia, The Middle East and The Americas. Tickets are free, but reservations are strongly recommended. Call us at (773) 728-6000 to secure your seats!
Price: $5, Suggested Donation
Focus on Fuller - Black History Photo Exhibit (Closing Week)
Miles Davis Tribute / Fundraiser with Wallace Roney
Mini BIN: Sweet, Dry & Fruity
Citizen X
Delivery Point
Jazz On the South Side: TBD
Radio Golf (Preview Week)
