February 21, 2007
This is always a work in progress, since I can never keep up with it all. It tends to reflect my own favorite old-time stuff, and is not only music, but also includes such topics as horses, early technology, folk arts and crafts. I add updates when I have time, so of course it's never complete. Most stuff is copied shamelessly from the events' sites, so any commentary is mostly theirs. My comments are in brackets and say "Lor says" or something like that. Because I get some of this info months in advance of the event and it can change, I recommend you look on the internet, e-mail, or call to confirm details. You can send me info on your concert or event at lor@uofcfolk.org if you want it posted here.
shown, in 2008, with 4 exhibits from three locations in China including Folk Art/Contemporary Art/Ancient Chu Culture Artifacts/Photos of Scenic Sites in China.
For forty years, the reclusive janitor and self-taught artist Henry Darger lived and worked in a cluttered one-bedroom apartment on Chicago's North Side. This exhibition of art and source materials from the Smart Museum and Intuit - The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art gives an intimate glimpse into Darger's working process & artistic achievements.
One of the most acclaimed, self-taught Lithuanian-American artists, Petronele Gerlikiene was born in Chicago in 1905 and died in Vilnius, Lithuania in 1979. She spent most of her life working in the countryside but, after retiring in 1972, she moved to the capital to live with her artist son. Fond of needlework and embroidery, she started to create her own compositions on curtains and rugs, with different trees as the central motifs, often surrounded by people and animals, sometimes referring to Lithuanian myths or simple daily life experiences. Organized by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs in cooperation with the Lithuanian Art Gallery Ciurlionis, Inc. and the Lithuanian Consulate in Chicago. Programs. Brochure.
How did the Crow people become hunters, warriors, and nomads? Though settled farmers long ago, the Crow tell the story of a search for the sacred tobacco plant that eventually led them to the Bighorn Mountains of Montana. This quest accomplished, the Crow transformed themselves into highly skilled equestrians, bison-hunters, and warriors. Co-curated by Crow cultural advisor George Reed, Jr., this exhibition presents thirteen striking historical objects, including a dramatic headdress of bison fleece and eagle feathers, a set of superbly beaded regalia for a woman's horse, and shields with powerful symbols. A long feathered headdress bespeaks the leadership structure that grew out of warrior virtues, and a wonderfully decorated cradleboard (baby carrier) tells of a mother on the go. Large-format photographs by Diane Alexander White of more artifacts from The Field Museum's collections illustrate nomadic life on the northern plains, the continuing importance of the tobacco society, and the Crow appreciation of the horse.
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Recognized as one of the finest fiddle players Scotland has ever produced, Alasdair Fraser combines terrific stage presence, a deep understanding of centuries of Scottish tradition, and a sweet tone that makes the heartstrings resonate in sympathetic vibration when he lays on the Celtic melancholy. He's joined on stage by his newest collaborator, the young American cellist Natalie Haas, who first came to his attention when she was 11 and attended one of his Valley of the Moon Scottish fiddling camps. Hass's cello has both melodic and rhythmic roles in the duo, and according to Fraser that's nothing new in Scots music. "People may be familiar with the gorgeous, melodic cello sound," he has said, "but they're surprised to learn that the cello used to comprise the rhythm section in Scottish dance bands." Frasier and Haas have recorded two albums, "Fire & Grace" and the new "In the Moment."
Clothes, shoes, books, electronics and more! Live music featuring the Middle East Music Ensemble, Men in Drag, the Folk Music Society and More! All proceeds will benefit advocacy organizations working to support minority and indigenous rights.
Demme's film is not an exploration of or a commentary on Jimmy Carter's presidency; rather, it follows the ex-President on his book tour for Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid. Carter travels from interview to interview promoting his book and fighting charges of anti-Semitism. The film also captures the 83-year-old's everyday interactions with make-up artists, TV crews, his friends and neighbors from Plains, GA, and his wife, with whom he still reads the Bible daily. The result is a portrait of an elder statesman who surpasses his predecessors in quiet dignity. 35mm.
Even after 40 years away from his Louisiana home, Lonnie Brooks' music is still instilled with the funky, swampy bayou rhythms of Opelousas and Lafayette, and his lyrics often speak of black cat bones and "Mojo Hands." But along the road from Louisiana to Chicago, he's combined the swing of Texas, the soul of Memphis and the pure power of Chicago blues into a musical gumbo that is all his own. With an unbeatable live show featuring his nonstop infectious grooves, Lonnie Brooks' voodoo blues are essential listening for blues fans all over the world. lonniebrooks.com Sat 02/23/08 Monroe, MI River Raisin Ctr For The Arts Sat06/21/08 Wisconsin Dells, WI TBA
Ffeatures live auctions and raffle items. Professional artists have created and donated original works to be auctioned off. In addition, fine antiques, furniture, collectibles, and entertainment, travel and service packages will be up for bidding. Hors d' oeuvres and cash bar included. Click here for more information about donation opportunities.
Suggested for ages 5 and up, accompanied by an adult. Bring the whole family on an adventure to ancient Africa for a day filled with music, hands-on arts, and more! Tour the ancient Egyptian and Nubian Galleries with docents, enjoy self-guided treasure hunts throughout the day, and encounter the mysteries and wonders of ancient Africa with a full afternoon of special programs. Explore ancient Egypt as you get up close and personal with a mummy, enjoy an award-winning children's film, and create your own ancient Egyptian-style art. Experience ancient Nubia as you meet artists recreating ancient arts processes and make your own versions of ancient Nubian-style art. Special feature at 2:30 pm: Muntu Dance Theater will have the whole family dancing in the aisles or drumming with the musicians during a special celebration of African and African-American dance. Don't miss this chance to join in the rhythm, music, and song with one of Chicago's most acclaimed dance companies! This program is presented in conjunction with African American History Month. Persons with disabilities who need an accommodation in order to participate in this event should contact the event sponsor for assistance.
The purpose of *Displacement Week* is to engage the University of Chicago and Hyde Park/Kenwood/Woodlawn communities with issues around the displacement of people for economic development. We will examine the connection between displacement caused by global and local economic development processes, such as the proliferation of Special Economic Zones and the rapid expansion of gentrification. We will also use this week to create a dialogue about the University of Chicago's responsibility to global and local communities. *Monday, February 25, 2008* 5pm in Harper 130 -- Workers Rights & Displacement 7pm in Harper 130 - *Chicago and the 2016 Olympics* 9pm in Harper 130 - Film Screening of "DisLocation" a documentary by Sudhir Venkatesh *Tuesday, February 26, 2008* 12pm in Foster 103 - Displacement & Mexico: Internal, External, Past, Present and Future 6pm in Harper 140 - *The Effects of Gentrification on Chicago's Communities* 8pm in Harper 140 - Responsible Living in Chicago: Understanding Your Role in Gentrification *Wednesday, February 27, 2008* 12pm in Foster 103 - The History of Displacement in American Cities 6pm in I-House - *World Beyond the Headlines - Meena Menon and Neera Adarkar on "One Hundred Years, One Hundred Voices: The Mill Workers of Girangaon, Mumbai" * 8pm in Harper 140 - Students for Human Rights. *Thursday, February 28, 2008* 12pm in Foster 103 - Dams & Displacement: A Narmada Case Study 6pm in Harper 140 - *Forum on University of Chicago and Hyde Park / Kenwood / Woodlawn* 8pm in Harper 140 - Saving Grove Parc: Successful Community Organizing on Cottage Grove *Friday, February 29, 2008* 3pm to 5:30pm - Bus Tour of Chicago Sponsored by: /The Human Rights Program, Committee on Southern Asian Studies (COSAS), Chicago Studies, Center for Latin American Studies, Southside Solidarity Network, Center for International Studies, Students for Human Rights, Students Organizing United with Labor (SOUL).
When: February 26, 2008, Noon - 9:00 p.m
Where: Amandla Resource Center, 5710 S. Woodlawn,
Chicago, Illinois
Price: All events are free and open to the public
Contact: If you have any questions or concerns,
or if you need accommodations in order to participate in these events,
please email Linda Luk at lluk@uchicago.edu..
http://omsa.uchicago.edu/amandla/grand_opening.shtml
Neighborhood: North Center. Music Style: Bluegrass
In fall 2006 Bruce won 2nd & 3rd Place and several honorable mentions in the Great Lakes Songwriting Contest. And in spring 2007 Bruce was selected as one of five "Finalists" in the Texas Songwriters Serenade.
With a unique and irresistible musical style, Leahy has forged a sound that has no boundaries. Performing at jazz, country, bluegrass and Celtic festivals throughout the world, these eight siblings' diverse musical tastes fuel their amazing creativity. Says Donnell Leahy, "We play for classical audiences, we've played with heavy metal bands, and it works every time."
Founded in 2000 the Chicago Irish Film Festival is one of only a handful of Irish Film Festivals in the United States. The festival has consistently brought a truly representative selection of Irish films that embrace everything from classics to the contemporary. Each year since its inception the festival has screened features, documentaries, shorts and animation many of which have won awards and have had selected screenings at some of the largest festivals in the world including Cannes, Sundance, and Toronto. The festival has also been delighted to welcome as its guest the actors, directors, and producers that are the heart of today's Irish cinema. The CIFF is pleased to be a showcase for Irish film production that embraces innovation, independence, and creativity that is rooted in Ireland's rich cultural heritage. Visit www.chicagoirishfilmfestival.com for updated information. [Lor sez it wasn't updated yet as of 2/4/08.]
Dolly Parton is one of America's most iconic singers and one of the most enduring international superstars in popular music. In a career with a seemingly impossibly high number of peaks, including over 100 million records sold worldwide, Dolly has built an incomparable legacy..
is the next,. The Cosmic Otters are playing, and they've asked Ed Wallace to be an extra otter again on fiddle.
Transforming raw, impassioned emotions into intimate expressions of self, flamenco is an exciting and sensual art bursting with vitality, energy and zeal. Founded in Madrid, Spain by artistic director Martin Santangelo, this powerful company won't just move you; it will grab you and shake you. Dance, music and voice come alive in this most mysterious of art forms.
***THE GOSPEL CHOIR PERFORMANCE WILL NO LONGER BE ON MARCH 23. NEW DATE IS MARCH 2, 2008*** CLC's newest choral group at the Grayslake campus, the Gospel Choir, will present a concert of uplifting gospel music. The choir and dynamic vocalists will perform familiar gospel standards along with new contemporary gospel hits of some of the nation's popular recording artists.
playing irish music.
Rayna Gellert, g'earl and favourite daughter of the local old-time music family, is playing the barndance. This should be a stonking dance. (Stonk is a British dialect word, FYI. It has positive connotations.) We're trying to get a flotilla of cars from Hyde Park up to there too. .
Original Americana, traditional Celtic, plus a few nods to genres off the beaten path delivered by two excellent musicians who create a full-band sound. Superb songwriting and harmonies reflect an uncommon grasp of the roots of American music, taking the traditional into the present.
The Special Consensus is a four-person acoustic bluegrass band that began performing in the Midwest in the spring of 1975. They've had a rotating membership since then, but the band's mix of original compositions, traditional bluegrass standards (songs by Bill Monroe, Flatt and Scruggs, Jim and Jesse McReynolds, etc.), and songs by artists from other musical genres (like "Blue Skies") has remained consistent. With this kind of musical diversity, the Special Consensus has performed at the most traditional bluegrass festivals and has also been able bridge the gap between traditional and progressive bands at more diverse festivals and fairs. The subject recently of cover stories in both Bluegrass Unlimited and Bluegrass Now, the Special Consensus, by general consensus, represents bluegrass at its best! Future Special Consensus gigs: Sat Mar 08 08 08:00 PM; Where: Acoustic Renaissance Concerts, 11 W. Maple, Hinsdale, IL, 60521-3450, US. Fri Apr 04 08 09:00 PM; Where: Fitzgerald's Night Club, 6615 West Roosevelt Rd., 6615 W. Roosevelt, Berwyn, IL, 60402. Sat Apr 05 08 08:00 PM; Where: Harmon Auction Barn, Hwy 16, Shipman, IL, US. Fri Apr 18 08 07:00 PM Where: LVD's at The Old Bag Factory, 1100 Chicago Ave., Goshen, IN, 46528. When: Fri May 16 08 08:00 PM Where: Green Man Music Hall, 215 S Main St, Viroqua, WI, 54665, US. When: Sat-Sun May 24-25 08 12:00 pm Where: Noble County Fairgrounds, , Kendallville, IN, US Details: Tri-State Bluegrass Festival. When: Fri Jun 06 08 12:00 PM Where: Midwest Banjo Camp, , Lansing, MI, US. Details: Greg teaching 6/6 thru 6/8. When: Sun Jun 08 08 03:00 PM Where: Niles Bluegrass Festival, Amphitheater, Main & Front Streets, Niles, MI. When: Wed-Th Jun 18-19 08 12:00 PM; Where: Bill Monroe's Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival, , Bean Blossom, IN, US. When: Sun Jun 22 08 07:00 PM Where: Riverfront Park, , Niles, MI, US. When: Thu Jul 31 08 07:00 PM Where: Bandshell at Zion Leisure Center, 2400 Dowie Memorial Dr, Zion, IL, 60099-2540, US. When: Fri Aug 01 08 08:00 pm Where: Wallace Bowl, Gillson Park, Lake Ave. and Lake Michigan, Wilmette, IL, 60091, US Details: Outdoor concert. When: Sat Aug 02 08 07:30 PM Where: Two Rivers HS auditorium, Hwy 42, Two Rivers, WI, US Details: B.K Productions concert series. When: Sun Aug 03 08 07:00 PM Where: Riverfront Amphitheatre, Main & Front Streets, Niles, MI, 49120, US Details: Niles Concert Series. When: Sat Sep 06 08 12:00 PM Where: Auburn Hills Bluegrass Festival, Civic Center Park, 1827 N. Squirrel Rd., Auburn Hills, MI, US; Details: Annual bluegrass festival. When: Sun Sep 14 08 08:00 PM; Where: East Troy Bluegrass Festival, Town Square, East Troy, WI, 53120, US; Details: Outdoor bluegrass festival in the square. When: Fri-Sun Oct 24-26 08 08:00 PM; Where: Olympia Resort, , Oconomowoc, WI, US.
Gospel quartet from Indianapolis, IN. Future gigs:
3/16/2008, Peru, IN, Peru Church of the Nazarene, 10:30am.
3/29/2008, 6pm, Indianapolis, IN 1st Separate Baptist.
4/6/2008, 10:30am CST , Anna, IL 1st Church of the Nazarene.
4/12/2008, 6pm, The Gathering, Indianapolis, IN, w/ Ron & Sharon
Frazier.
4/19/2008, 6pm, North Manchester, IN, North Manchester College Auditorium
w/ The Overtones.
4/26/2008, 6pm, Bluffton Gospel Barn, Bluffton, IN.
The BAC will host its annual Parade Day Family Festival during the South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade. The event features live music, movies for the children, food and beverages available for purchase, and a warm place from which to view the parade. The Beverly Arts Center is special honoree for this year's parade!
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day early with Eileen Ivers. Winner of nine All-Ireland fiddle championships and former fiddler for the popular Riverdance, Ivers is a boldly imaginative artist and considered one of the great pioneers in the Celtic and World music genres. With her band Immigrant Soul, Ivers combines a spirited mix of African and Latin percussion to create a tradition-rich yet inventive sound that delves into pop, jazz and world genres.
The Center will host its annual March group art exhibit this spring. The Tradition Continues is a group show featuring three generations of artists, including professional artists, IAHC Celtic art class students and IAHC Irish School children, presenting traditional Celtic Art in a mixed media show. The exhibit runs from March 9 through April 6.. There will be a free opening reception on March 9 from 1-4pm, where guests can meet the artists. Some of the artists include: Ed Cox, who is a Park Ridge artist and artist-in-residence at the IAHC. His exquisite zoomorphic designs are seen throughout the IAHC building. Zoomorphic design is the art of interlacing animals and humans and is the youngest form of Celtic art. He has spent the past eighteen years working on the intricate designs at the IAHC. Addison, Illinois artist, Michael Carroll, has been a artist and calligrapher, who has worked exclusively in the early Christian Celtic style for the past 14 years. Using many of the same construction methods and tools used in the eighth century monasteries, Carroll continues in the monks' footsteps, creating richly illuminated vellum pages which look as if they were lost folios from the Book of Kells.
John Bul Dau was one of the "Lost Boys of Sudan" featured in Christopher Quinn's Sundance award-winning film, God Grew Tired of Us. In the late 1980s, 27,000 Sudanese "lost boys" - some just toddlers - marched barefoot over thousands of miles of barren desert, seeking safe haven from the brutal civil war raging in their homeland. Half died from bombing raids and starvation; the others lived together in Kenya's Kakuna refugee camp, with few prospects. Recently, the United States invited some of the boys to settle in America. Moving and mind-expanding, God Grew Tired of Us follows three unforgettable young men - John, Daniel, and Panther - on their unbelievable odyssey in a strange New World. Though they were bred in unspeakably dehumanizing circumstances, their integrity and honor are impeccable, raising profound questions about the conditions necessary to create a civilized society. John and Christopher will speak about this exploration of culture and humankind in the film that so beautifully documents the journey of such courageous individuals. God Grew Tired of Us will be shown during the 2008 Global Flicks International Film Festival at the MAC. Film dates and times will be announced in December 2007.
On Friday, March 14, 2008, the IAHC kicks off the holiday with Irish Dance Chicago, a large-scale Irish dance concert at 7pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and children under 12 are free with a paying adult. Irish Dance Chicago showcases the talents of some of Chicago's finest Irish children and teenaged dancers, all on one stage, including Spriorad Damhsa, the Sheila Tully Academy of Irish Dance, the The Mullane Healy O'Brien Irish Dance Academy, The World Academy of Irish Dancing, and special musical guests, the Academy of Irish Music.
Music Style: Bluegrass. Future shows at Legion Hall: ?, 8:pm (doors 7:30 pm)
People's Resource Center in partnership with the McAninch Arts Center present A St. Patrick's Day Concert Featuring Gavin Coyle, benefiting People's Resource Center. Start your St. Patrick's Day celebration early with award-winning singing and recording artist Gavin Coyle and help your neighbors in need. Gavin will evoke the incredible beauty and music of his homeland by singing the ballads and lilting melodies of Ireland, along with favorites that will bring a tear to your eye. Last year's performance was packed, so get your tickets today!
(Zydeco) Clayton Joseph Chenier is the son of the great King of Zydeco, Clifton Chenier and his earliest musical influences were an eclectic mix of funk, soul, jazz and Motown. Chenier's career dates back to 1987 and with his recent release of "STEP IT UP," by Alligator Records; C.J. is considered one of the genre's best singers, musicians and live performers. "C.J. Chenier attacks the accordion with the tension and drive of James Brown...creating contemporary, turbo-charged dance music." - Boston Globe. C.J.'s music has always embraced the traditions of his famous father, zydeco legend Clifton Chenier, but he continues to push the music to new levels. "I won't limit myself," says C.J., and it's clear why. Born and raised away from the Louisiana bayou in the housing projects of Port Arthur, Texas, C.J. was aware of his father's music but also had other tastes. He liked James Brown and Funkadelic, John Coltrane and Miles Davis. He learned saxophone early on and as a teenager played in black Top 40 bands in Port Arthur. He studied music in college and dreamed of making it as a jazz or funk player. After Clifton's death in 1987, C.J. inherited his dad's accordion as well as The Red Hot Louisiana Band. But he took his father's music and built upon it, adding elements of the music he grew up with and infusing traditional zydeco with a contemporary punch. When asked about his accordion playing, C.J. is quick to defer to his father, whom "nobody could ever touch," says C.J. But others have formed their own opinions. According to Blues Revue, "Whether he and his band of red hots burn on rocking contemporary songs or simmer on traditional country waltzes, C.J. Chenier is poised to be zydeco's new torch bearer." concertedefforts.com/artists_cjch.html / / IL /
On Saturday, March 15, 2008, the IAHC holds its St. Patrick's Festival following the downtown Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade. This large-scale, family-oriented annual event has as many as 3,000 attendees throughout the day. The festivities begin at 1pm and end at midnight and include traditional and contemporary Irish music, dance, food and children's activities. Live entertainment includes Chicago Irish music groups as well as performers on tour from Ireland. Entertainers include The Shannon Rovers Irish Pipe Band, Tim O'Shea and Jonathan Roche, direct from Ireland as well as The Dooley Brothers, The Academy of Irish Music, Gan Bua and Finbarr Fagan's Band. The schedule is as follows (subject to change) Fifth Province 1pm Tim O'Shea and Jonathan Roche 3pm Shannon Rovers 4pm The Dooley Brothers 7pm Gan Bua 9:30pm Barry Fagan's Band. Social Center Children's activities from 1-5pm 2pm Academy of Irish Music 4pm Irish Heritage Singers 5:30pm David Dunne and Blackwater 8:30pm Mulligan Stew Theatre 3pm Mulhern School of Irish Dance 4pm Spriorad Damhsa. 5pm Trinity Academy of Irish Dance 6pm The Mullane Healy O'Brien Irish Dance Academy.
The queen of Chicago's folk scene is back. Join Bonnie and the gang for an all-out extravaganza of the music and stories that have made this Renaissance woman a legend. "A folk-ballad-pop-blues singer of enormous range, charm, and charisma." --John Rockwell, New York Times. "One of the giants of the 70's Old Town folk scene that included John Prine and Steve Goodman, and still going strong…" --Greg Kot, Chicago Tribune. Co-sponsored by 98.7 WFMT.
Song and dance of Ireland just in time for St. Patrick's Day! Performing with all-acoustic instrumentation and presented with warmth, virtuosity and wit, Colcannon is one of the few groups today that has developed its own contemporary style while still keeping in touch with the essence of traditional Celtic music. And, you'll marvel the way audiences all over the nation have at the lightning fast steps of the McNulty School of Irish Dance, rounding out a wonderful double bill of Irish song and dance.
the IAHC will hold its annual St. Patrick's Day party in the Center's Fifth Province Lounge. Events include Irish dancing, traditional and modern Irish music and food. Entertainers include the Matt Stedman Band and the Chancey Brothers.. St. Patrick's Day Celebration March 17, 2008 Fifth Province 2pm David Dunne and Blackwater 4:30 Spriorad Damhsa 5:30pm Chancey Brothers 8:30pm Matt Stedman Band.
. Bands: Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike, Grasstowne, Jamie Dailey-Darrin Vincent Band, James King, Monroe Crossing, Art Stevenson & High Water, King Family, Ashton Gap, and Alison Coyer. Also featured: Special Saturday Morning 10:30am Open Stage & Showcase $5. Sunday 1:00pm Fiddle Contest $5.
Hear great music while supporting the arts! Robin and Linda Williams have thrilled folk, bluegrass, and country audiences throughout America for more than twenty years, from their many appearances with Garrison Keillor on "A Prairie Home Companion" and "The American Radio Company", to "Austin City Limits" and "The Grand Old Opry" to their tours with Mary Chapin Carpenter, Emmylou Harris, The Seldom Scene, and many others. John McCutcheon has "the charisma of Pete Seeger, the eloquence of a poet, the repertoire of a library, and the virtuosity of an orchestra." His performances are legendary events that reach into human doings and find strings that tie all of us together.
Ellen Skerrit, Morgan Park neighbor and prolific author on the Irish, Catholicism, historic churches and now Chief Francis O'Neill, will sign her new book. Published by Northwestern University Press, this remarkable memoir penned by O'Neill and edited by Skerrit and Mary Lesch, O'Neill's great granddaughter, follows O'Neill from famine ravished County Cork, Ireland to the streets of Chicago shortly before the Great Fire of 1871 until his death in 1936. Chief O' Neill's Sketchy Recollections of an Eventful Life in Chicago places the memoirist at the Pullman strike of 1894, the railway strike of 1903, and the packinghouse strike of 1904. Yet, O'Neill eventually rose to be chief of police and his story offers perspective on the inner workings of the police department at the turn of the twentieth century. He reflected especially on the corruption that kept him subject to powerful aldermen. In addition to his professional success, O'Neill is widely remembered and beloved for his hobby, preserving traditional Irish music. Join the RHS in welcoming Ms. Skerrit and Mary Lesch by listening to their stories of O'Neill, getting a copy of the book for yourself, and if we are lucky, hearing some of the traditional Irish music O'Neill saved from obscurity. RHS will accept preorders of the book for those who cannot attend.
mandolin virtuoso Andy Statman in a rare Chicago area concert appearance. This is a rare and wonderful chance to see a world class musician in an intimate setting. A legendary clarinet and mandolin virtuoso and composer, Statman has received critical acclaim since the early 1970s for his trail-blazing improvisations that brought the bluegrass of Bill Monroe into contact with the free jazz of John Coltrane, Eric Dolphy, and Albert Ayler. Statman's approach is expressive, expansive, emotionally probing, and fluidly improvisational. He can go wherever the spirit takes him; has unlimited musical interests and mega-chops; takes a repertoire of old time fiddle tunes, blues, klezmer and Hasidic melodies, infused with elements of bebop, free jazz, and ethnic music, and turns them inside out. Yet it all sounds completely natural and organic. For more than thirty years, Andy Statman has been the subject of feature articles in The New York Times, NY Post, NY Daily News, Billboard, Rolling Stone, NPR, BBC, CNN, CBS, The Village Voice, DownBeat, Jazziz, Frets Magazine, The Jerusalem Post, and more. His 1997 CD "Between Heaven and Earth" made the cover of Billboard's year-end edition, and was nominated one of the top ten CDs of the year by NY Times critic Neill Strauss. He has performed at Town Hall, Carnegie Hall, and the Met, as well as at major concert halls and festivals throughout the US, Europe, Canada, and Japan. Yet he remains in some ways an underground hero, a "musician's musician" whose influence is vast, but less familiar to the broad listening public. This is due in part to his musical integrity, his refusal to capitulate to commercial interests, and also to his being relentlessly ahead of the curve. Andy Statman is a great American artist who pursues his unique vision without compromise. His music seeks to elevate both players and listeners.
J. O'Reilly Productions and The Irish American Heritage Center present My Life Is A Song, a concert featuring Jamie O'Reilly and the Jamie O'Reilly Trio, with musicians, Michael Smith, Bob Weber and special guests. In this Women's History Month program, vocalist Jamie O'Reilly performs material spanning more than three decades of an adventurous career as a concert, recording and theater artist and arts activist. O'Reilly will perform musical theater pieces, art songs, Celtic and European ballads, folk-anthems and fiery cabaret numbers. O'Reilly is one of Chicago's premiere song stylists, known for her distinctive vocal style, the lilting cry in her voice, and powerful interpretations of ballads and songs for the stage. She is a first-rate ballad singer and entertainer with a broad vocal range and vibrant connection to both her repertoire and audience. This concert is one of Chicago's contributions to the festivities surrounding the first annual SWAN Day on March 29, 2008. SWAN Day (Support Women Artists Now) is a new international holiday scheduled on the last Saturday of every March.
Drink in his laid-back sound through traditional and original songs and enchanting stories. "Davis draws from the same well that fed Fats Waller, Willie Dixon and Muddy Waters." -Musician's Magazine
A full course Indian dinner & a ticket to see the best cultural show on campus costs $12. Not a bad deal, right? But for the cheapskate in all of us, I'm offering you an even better deal: a FREE ticket to the SASA show, which includes *dinner, the show, and a t-shirt*!! Intrigued? Here are the details: Volunteer to help setup, decorate, usher, check tickets, hand out programmes and/or cleanup after the dinner. Shifts would last from *one and a half hours to two hours*. For this you can receive a *FREE SASA Show ticket* for The SASA show, which will be the first Saturday of spring quarter (). Setup for the dinner starts at 3pm, dinner is served for the general public at 5pm in Bartlett, and the show begins at 8pm in Mandel. Of course, you won't be working the whole time, so you'll have plenty of time to eat & socialize. *We need up to 50 volunteers*, so gather up all of your friends and make an outing of it! To reserve your free SASA show ticket, email me back ASAP. Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have!! SASA mailing list - SASA@listhost.uchicago.edu https://listhost.uchicago.edu/mailman/listinfo/sasa .
Music Style: Bluegrass
Through their voice and music, the African Children's Choir is the mouthpiece for Africa's neediest children. Composed of children ages 7 to 11, the Choir radiates joy, enthusiasm and optimism while transfixing an audience with their uniquely choreographed dance and vocal talents. The group has performed to full houses and standing ovations throughout the world and reached an estimated 60 million viewers with their recent appearance on "American Idol's" Idol Gives Back concert. The group has released a number popular albums and DVDs and has recorded songs for the soundtracks of major motion pictures including Hotel Rwanda and Blood Diamond.
Sones de Mexico is a unique ensemble of seasoned Mexican folk musicians and educators that hails from Chicago, a city that boasts a Mexican community that is quickly nearing one mission people. The group formed in 1994 to keep the tradition of Mexican son alive in its many regional forms, true to its roots and old masters, and current and fresh at the same time. sonesdemexico.com . In Concert at Goshen College-after some community outreach activities during the day and a 7pm pre-concert lecture/demo, the ensemble will perform a 90 minute concert.. Next Sones gigs: ,- 4/12 Saturday, 7pm-"La Noche del Son 2008" with The Mexican Folkloric Dance Company of Chicago-Sones de México Ensemble provides live accompaniment for the annual gala performance by Chicago's Oldest Mexican dance ensemble (1982-2008) at the prestigious Harris Theater in Millennnium Park. For more information call Henry Roa at (773) 247-1522 or visit www.mexfoldanco.org 4/25 Friday, 7:30pm-The Chicago Sinfonietta Chamber Music Series at the National Museum of Mexican Art presents a joint ensemble by Sones de Mexico and musicians from the Sinfonietta perfoming folk and classical works in the Mexican repertoire. The National Museum of Mexican Art is located at 1852 W. 19th Street, Chicago, IL. Tickets $15 available at the boxoffice by calling (312) 236.3681 ext. 2. For more information about the series visit www.chicagosinfonietta.org 4/26 Saturday, 7:30pm-Unity Temple Concert Series presents Sones de Mexico Ensemble-An intimate concert in a beautifully restored architechtural landmark: The Unity Temple, 875 Lake Street, Oak Park, Illinois was designed by 20th Century architecht Frank Lloyd Wright, whose studio was located just a few blocks away. The concert series focuses on a rather expanded definition of Chamber music and is presented by the Unity Temple Restoration Foundation, now in its 35th season. Sones de Mexico Ensemble will present great works of Mexican folk music to fill this room. Concert tickets and subscriptions are available by calling (708) 445-8955 or online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/19395. For more information visit www.utrf.org
We had such a great time dancing with Wild Asparagus last April that we decided to do it again. So, this April, The 11th and 12th to be precise, we will have a dance weekend. We've provisionally booked the magnificent NIGHTINGALE - Keith Murphy, Becky Tracy and Jeremiah McLane - from Vermont. There'll be contradance, swing dance, some other dances we hope, and workshops. Now, every good dance weekend needs a name. Ours doesn't have one yet. Send your suggestions to chicagodanceweekend@gmail.com and we'll chew it over!
This talented group from the Chicago area re-enact select radio program scripts from the Golden Age of Radio, complete with sound effects.
Shooting events to be held in Rifle, Pistol, and Trap. All ladies are invited to Friendship to enjoy a weekend of fun, safety, and black powder shooting. The competition will still be ladies only, but men are more than welcome to attend. There will be competitions in Offhand Rifle, Pistol, Trap, and Woods Walk. As before, novice/beginner shooters will be competing only against other novices. Experienced shooters will have their own matches. The beginner benches will be open and staffed by experienced shooters who will be more than willing to help out any lady who needs assistance. Loaner equipment will be available for those who do not have black powder firearms.
Gospel quartet from Indian Trail, NC. They are also singing: Apr
20, 11:00am, Knightstown Church Of God, Knightstown, IN,
Apr 20, 6PM, Tabernacle Of Praise. Muncie, IN,
The cultural show usually features a skit that runs throughout
the performances. We usually try to connect the performances to
the skit. Here is a list of the potential performances in this year's
show:
> > 1. Danzon. This is going to be one of the big couples dances
in the show this year. David Fuentes is also choreographing this
piece and he is looking to have about 6-8 couples. So we need GUYS
and girls. I have included a youtube link of a Danzon piece so you
guys can see what it looks like. Its very similar to a waltz. Take
a look at the link if you are interested and email me back. http://youtube.com/watch?v=SaYOuMWiiDA
> > 2. Mexican Folklore dance. David Fuentes is choreographing a
traditional Mexican Folklore dance. The dance is called "La Bruja"
and it is from the state of Veracruz.
> > 3. Hip-Hop.
> > 4. Latin Jazz.
> > 5. Merengue/Bachata/Salsa.
> > 6. Tango.
> > 7. Maculelê, a high-paced, energetic (and fun!) dance from Brasil.
Maculelê is one of many interrelated Afro-Brasilian art forms that
include capoeira, afoxé, and samba, among others. The maculelê dance
in the OLAS show will feature a section of samba de roda, a playful
and flirtatious samba danced in pairs. Maculelê is a powerful warrior
dance done with sticks and sometimes even real machetes. However
it is very easy to learn and all are encouraged to try. Please email
Joe at batucada@uchicago.edu if you have any questions or would
like to be a part of one of this year's OLAS show-stoppers. Rehearsals
will be starting towards the beginning of winter quarter. IMPORTANT
NOTE: We would like to have live music for this dance. Please contact
Joe at batucada@uchicago.edu if any of the following applies to
you: -You have some experience with percussion of any kind (You
don't need to necessarily know any Brasilian rhythms; we can teach
you). -You can sing and would like to learn songs in Portuguese.
-You own or could procure in some way any of the following instruments:
atabaque, conga, agogô, berimbau, reco-reco, pandeiro, djembe, surdo,
timbão
> > 8. Flamenco.
> > 9. Cha-cha/rumba (I am still in talks with the ballroom team
to do a medley in the show so this is a potential dance).
Little musical ground is left uncovered when, for the first time, two of Louisiana's finest and most critically acclaimed acts join forces for a show. Since forming in 1975, Grammy winner BeauSoleil has claimed its undisputed role as the most esteemed Cajun group in music. And audiences are rediscovering the subdudes, who are topping the Adult Alternative charts with their trademark hybrid of gospel, soul, funk and folk. Laissez les bons temps rouler! Sponsored By The Prairie Center Arts Foundation And 90.9fm Wdcb - Public Radio From College Of Dupage.
Grammy winners BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet combine Cajun musical traditions with zydeco, New Orleans jazz, Tex-Mex, country and blues into a toe-tapping musical gumbo. Founded by fiddler and vocalist Michael Doucet, recent winner of the prestigious National Heritage Fellowship presented by the National Endowment for the Arts, BeauSolelil is undisputedly the country's most esteemed Cajun group, appearing at the Newport Folk Festival, Grand Ole Opry, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and more. Joining them are the subdudes, adding their New Orleans/Rocky Mountain blend of harmony, groove and roots to this lively concert, sure to have audiences dancing in the aisles.
Breakout bluegrass artists, Cherryholmes, stormed to the top of the bluegrass world in 2005 and haven't looked back. Featuring a sound made up of hard-driving instrumental virtuosity and explosive vocal harmonies, Cherryholmes is America's new first family of bluegrass.
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Join us for this cultural celebration filled with inspiration, food and fun. This outdoor festival is a celebration commemorating the victory of the Mexicans over the French army at The Battle of Puebla in 1862.
The Roches come to town in a special Mother's Day performance. Known for their unusual and rich harmonies, quirky lyrics and casually comedic stage performance, The Roches are three songwriting sisters from New Jersey. With a career that spans more than four decades, the group blends church choir music, traditional and contemporary folk, rock, country and folk along with their own innate musical sensibilities to produce a distinct and memorable musical blend..
outdoor jam.
This special concert is a rare opportunity to enjoy the music of two musicians who continue to master Irish traditional music before international audiences. John Williams, who will perform on accordion, flute and concertina, is internationally regarded as one of the foremost players of Irish music today. In 2003, Chicago Magazine selected Williams in their annual Best of Chicago issue as one of the city's finest instrumentalists. With five All-Ireland titles to his credit, John is the only American-born competitor ever to win first place in the Senior Concertina category. Forming the groundbreaking Solas in 1995, Williams received wider recognition playing to sold-out audiences internationally and earning two Grammy nominations for the ensemble's 1996 and 1997 releases Solas and Sunny Spells and Scattered Showers. Dennis Cahill has unquestionably earned himself the highly-coveted status of being one of the top three guitarists in Irish music today. Best known from the success of the famed Hayes/Cahill duo, Cahill has never lost touch with his roots. Cahill's innovative accompaniment is widely regarded as being a breakthrough for guitar in the Irish tradition..
Juneteenth represents the joy of freedom and is the oldest known celebration that commemorates the ending of slavery. This cultural festival will salute African American contributions to art, education, music and dance, a celebration of family, community and culture. It will salute Lake County's contribution to the spirit of the abolition movement with a freedom walk parade; food, information and merchandise vendors, main stage performances; children's activities, the College of Lake County history tent, and much, much more! This program is being sponsored in part by the College of Lake County, the City of Waukegan, Trinity Universal Center, Waukegan Main Street, and the Juneteenth Cultural Committee of Lake County.
Antique tractors, farm equipment, gas engines trucks, flea market, craft booths and more. Demonstrations daily with a working threshing machine, sawmill and other equipment.
Fish Fry & Pork Chop suppers, crafts, flea markets, kids games, entertainment, quilt show, raffle, parade, Little Miss & Master Contest, car show, antique farm equipment show, antique tractor pull, water ball fight, town tours and community church service.
Located in the heart of Amish Country, the Grabill Country Fair includes craft and food vendors and entertainment for all ages, games for kids and a parade for all to enjoy.
family entertainment including an Antique Tractor Pull, Parade, Pedal Tractor Pull, Mud Volleyball, Live Entertainment and more!
Visit over two hundred booths featuring handmade crafts of all kinds. Lot of home baked goods, famous K-burgers made by the Kiwanis Club of Pendleton and other food booths.
Watch live demonstrations of the Mill grinding cornmeal on 200 year old French buhr stones. Pioneer craft demonstrations, food, beat the Festival crowds!
U.S. Pony Express mail run, longest running annual between Canaan and Madison Post Offices Saturday at 1 pm. Activities include: Live music and entertainment, farm produce display contest, food, pony rides, little Indian papoose contest, flea market, historic Kremer House museum tours, games, music, corn hole tournament, frog contests, Chief White Eye painting contest, vintage tractor display and old-fashioned parade.
An interactive family arts experience including visual, performing, literary, and culinary arts. Free historic Denzel Carousel rides and children's hand-on take-home art projects. Juried art vendors and many food booths in a beautiful park setting and much, much more! See the new children's area with children's entertainment such as KAZOO KAZOOBIES with two shows and much more. Also, teen entertainment and a variety of entertainment on stage and strolling appropriate for all ages.
The festival features architectural, cultural and social heritage of Muncie's Emily Kimbrough Historic District and the surrounding neighborhood. Events include: demonstrations of contemporary to the turn of the century crafts, musical entertainment, a kiddie ice cream social and other refreshments, antiques and a hand-drawn fire pumper, taking visitors back to the gas boom era.
fest features arts, crafts, food, pumpkin patch, face painting, wagon and train rides, music, entertainment, antiques, vintage tractors and more.
event is a three-day arts, crafts and antiques festival with entertainment on a "main stage". The festival features local organizations selling fun foods and providing games such as bingo. .
Annual Cruz-in Car Show with other activities including: quilt & wood carving displays, arts, crafts, antique tractor display and events, live entertainment, food, games, rides, Saturday parade, pre 1840's encampment, horse & carriage rides through town. Free shuttle service.
The festival features historic encampments featuring the French & Indian War, Voyageurs canoe camp, Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Western Fur Trade, Plains Indian tepees, Woodland Indian wigwams, Muzzle loading shooting and tomahawk throwing contest, mountain man tug of war. Historic canoe landing and fur trade skit, canoe rides. Many other activities, programs, traditional crafts and foods cooked over wood fires. Free tram rides from museums and free parking lot to festival.
Mecca of Bluegrass featuring over 30 bands and the Bluegrass Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Festival offers food, vendors, flea market and camping on site. Bands in 2007 were: Anita Fisher Band, Blue Moon Rising, Bobby Osborne, Chapmans, Cherryholmes, Chris Hillman & Herb Pedersen, David Parmley, Eddie & Martha Adcock, Grasstowne, Heather Berry, Hit-n-Run, IIIrd Tyme Out, Isaacs, J.D. Crowe, James Monroe, James King, Jeanette Williams, Karl Shiflett, Kenny & Amanda Smith, Larry Stephenson Band, Larry Cordle, Lonesome River Band, Marty Raybon, Melvin Goins, Paul Williams, Pine Mountain Railroad, Ralph Stanley, Randy Waller, Ronnie Reno, Steep Canyon Rangers, Tim Graves.
outdoor street festival with entertainment, food, beer garden, fireworks and children's games.
Activities include a car show, free entertainment, great food, large children's area, fun parade, free dinner concert and exciting displays of local craftsmanship. No matter what you are looking for, you are sure to find it at the Festival of the Turning Leaves in historic Thorntown. Bring the kids and enjoy three days of family fun.
Free circus and carnival rides; food, craft and flea market vendors. Horse drawn buggy and hay wagon ridges, past and present tractor & power show; daily entertainment.
a variety of family attractions, hayrides, a pumpkin patch, petting zoo, arts & crafts, lots of food, an antique farm show and live musical entertainment. Our bakery & café is full of fresh homemade pies and other bakery items and much more! Find all your fall décor and bring the entire family for a great time in the country.
Authentic living history festival, depicting dress, demonstrations, crafts, food camps and Indian customs from 100 year period, 1730-1830.
More than 270 fine artists and craftsmen from all over the country, with exhibits of painting, sculpture, stained glass, textiles, folk art, and more will be offered for sale. Continual entertainment, a children's activity tent and a food fest.
reenactment of life during the 18th century. French, British and Native American trading post, food, crafts, demonstrations and music.
one of Indiana's oldest celebrating our 99th in 2007. We fill the streets of Aurora with rides, games, food booths and exhibits for 4 fun-filled days. We have two free stages of entertainment, in 2007 featuring Crystal River, Greater Vision, Karen Peck and New River, Blue Stone Ivory, The Devonshires, Ragin River, Ken Jackson & Friends, Jim Wenstrup, Jonnalee White, Ashley Ray, Cowboy Crush, The Grascals and Danelle Peck.
a 3-day festival that attracts thousands and featured in the Washington DC Library as a local legacy. the festival has arts & crafts, ethnic food, parade, hot air balloon race, baking contest, 5K run and walk and a carnival. Free nightly entertainment on 3 stages including Bluegrass and German bands, a polka contest, Bier garten and brat-eating contest.
Enjoy one of the largest craft festivals in Indiana with designated areas for food, commercial and flea market booths, plus Fine Arts, Home Arts/Quilt, Photography, Fine Arts, Poster and Decorated Pumpkin shows. The Riley Festival follows years of tradition by celebrating the birthday of the "Hoosier Poet" James Whitcomb Riley. Free entertainment runs continuously from Friday thru Sunday. Friday features the Children's Parade of Flowers. The 100 unit Ameriana Riley Festival Parade on Saturday highlights the day. A car show, Antique Engine and Tractor show, Antique show and Riley Run take place during the festival along with other shows. A donation fee shuttle runs from the Hancock County 4-H Fairgrounds to the east entrance of the festival.
An uphill "drag race" for antique cars, plus a collector car auction, car show for antiques and street rods, flea market and swap meet. Additional activities include a parade, fireworks, baby contest, cruise-in, street dance, dog show, gospel concert, antique car raffle, Big Wheel race, hog roast and plenty of good food.
a three-day festival beginning the first Friday in October. Historic Metamora hosts booths of antique dealers along the Whitewater Canal. Quality hand craft items are sold in the Mill Park, variety of merchandise available throughout town.
Pioneer Days showcases old-fashioned crafters, local artists and village folk step back in time to re-create pioneer activities, crafts and lifestyles. Other interests include children's hands-on activities, gristmill, Civil War re-enactors and traders' flea market.
the largest War of 1812 Living History event in the US. The event features American and British camps, Indian Village and Rivertown where over 140 sutlers, artisans, food purveyors and folk musicians offer their wares, food and songs. Battle re-enactments are held daily. over 30,000 annual visitors. handicap accessible.
The 6th annual Greenway Giddy-up 3-day event offers guided rental horse trail rides (reservations recommended), BBQ dinner, entertainment, educational speakers, kids hand-on horse experiences, auction, primitive camping and much more! A truly unique experience.
Pre-1840 Historical Farm with two 1830 log homes, barn, smoke house, one room school house, Irish Cottage, picnic play area with friendship fire ring. Jersey dairy farm features draft horses and Gram's mini-animals. Other activities include Music, black powder, Atlata 1, archery, knife and hawk-iron skillet toss, rollin' pin throw and tea with fashion review, period demos, blacksmith, spin, candle-dip and weave.
Arts and crafts abound, the smell of food is in the air and the stars of it are those World Famous covered bridges. For ten days beginning with the second Friday in October visitors tour covered bridges, shop 'til they drop, and dine on food cooked in the open air. Color coded routes are marked for you to follow winding country roads to historic mills, quaint communities and covered bridges.
Historic Village with arts and crafts, antiques, vendors, live demonstrations, food and entertainment. Festival is a country-wide event.
