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GDC Spring Anniversary Series a Sizzling Triumph
Giordano Dance Chicago proved again Friday night why they’re such an asset to the city. Celebrating their 55th year as a modern jazz company, the …
She the People Sets the Bar High at Second City
If simmering crowd energy tells you anything about how good a show is going to be, She the People: Girlfriends’ Guide to Sisters Doing It …
CSO’s Muti, Chen and Mozart – Tops
There was a time when the appearance of the resident conductor of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at a home program would equate to a sold-out …
First Taste : Bellemore
A cocktail and a meal can tell you a lot about a place. On one extreme, they can let you know never step foot in …
Von Freeman Tribute Fires Up Garfield Conservatory
Jazz in Chicago lends itself to total immersion. Unfortunately, when your music pool is that deep, it’s hard to know the true scope of your …
Ailey Dance Company Ends Evening in Triumph
The second night of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s annual return to the Auditorium stage began somewhat perilously. The opening piece, Stack Up, choreographed …
College Jazz Students Go Recording
Six students from Lincoln College’s jazz studies program descended on Rax Trax Studios in Lakeview on Tuesday with a goal. Escorted by lead faculty jazz …
Latin Spiced Jazz Ignites Symphony Center
Lots of people who adore jazz have only a passing appreciation of how other cultures contribute to the form. The impact of two small islands …
Trinidad Rising
Confidence, charisma, a nice voice and angelic good looks can converge to become a phenomenon. If you have any doubts about that just ask Trinidad …