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Saturday, July 23, 2022

CHAMBER OPERAS ON TOUR caught at Thorington, Suffolk by Libby Purves and Friends

     Twice lately, under tall oaks and pines on what is becoming known as Suffolk’s mini-Minack,  I have encountered touring opera companies doing wonderfully, relaxedly, professionall…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 06:21AM
Friday, July 22, 2022

Rootin’ and tootin’, psychics, and more by Micco Caporale, Kerry Reid and Salem Collo-Julin

If you’re seeking a rootin’ tootin’ good time that’s really outta this world, look no further than the Cosmic Country Cookout at Judson & Moore (3057 N. Rockwell, Building 5). Fr…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 03:07PM

Wicker Park, Queer as Folk, Treason to Whiteness by Micco Caporale, Salem Collo-Julin and Kerry Reid

Wicker Park Fest provides yet another opportunity this summer to experience music, food, arts activities, and booths with local vendors, all while standing in the middle of the street. Music…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 12:39PM
Thursday, July 21, 2022

The tastes of home by Jt Newman, Philip Montoro, Salem Collo-Julin, Kirk Williamson and Savannah Hugueley

It’s a common refrain in the city: Chicago summer is so worth the wait. Newbies and transplants can feel the buzz of opportunity in the air when the weather starts to turn. Visceral summer…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 05:30PM
Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Agenda: Thu 7/21/22 by Micco Caporale and Salem Collo-Julin

From 3-7 PM, Rogers Park hosts its annual Taco Crawl, where 14 local restaurants from across the neighborhood (Taqueria El Dorado, Urban Tables, Supermercado Roman, and La Choza to name a fe…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 02:44PM
Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Valerie Lau-Kee by Women and Theatre

Meet producing director of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Valerie Lau-Kee! We talk about saying yes, sharing responsibility, asking for what you need, and more…

SOURCE: www.womenandtheatre.com at 07:00PM

Meteor Gem opens its doors to Chicagoland’s trve metalheads by J.r. Nelson and Leor Galil

Chicago’s newest record store specializes in all things metal. Meteor Gem occupies a garden-level boutique at 3082 N. Elston, and its stock is so laser-focused on extreme music—including…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 02:46PM
Monday, July 18, 2022

Agenda: Wed 7/20/22 by Salem Collo-Julin and Kerry Reid

The Hoodoisie is a radically politicized live “news show” that takes place on a regular basis “in a different gentrifying neighborhood” according to its founders Ricardo Gamboa, Lily…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 05:18PM

Agenda: Tue 7/19/22 by Micco Caporale and Salem Collo-Julin

Satan seeks menstrual products to help his followers ride the blood highway. The Satanic Temple of Illinois has partnered with the Pilsen Food Pantry for Menstruatin’ With Satan, a supply …

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 07:00AM
Saturday, July 16, 2022

Agenda: Mon 7/18/22 by Micco Caporale and Salem Collo-Julin

  One of the area’s most underrated art treasures is the Lubeznik Center for the Arts (101 W. Second, Michigan City, Indiana), which is free and open to the public six days a week (closed…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 06:30PM
Friday, July 15, 2022

Agenda: Sat 7/16/22 and Sun 7/17/22 by Kerry Reid, Micco Caporale and Salem Collo-Julin

  SAT 7/16 Every third Saturday of the month the South Shore Nature Sanctuary (7059 S. South Shore) welcomes volunteers to help preserve the area’s ecosystems. Past volunteer days have in…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 03:16PM

Agenda: Fri 7/15/22 by Kerry Reid, Micco Caporale and Salem Collo-Julin

There’s no shortage of outdoor theater in Chicago in the summer, and Midsommer Flight is right in the mix with (appropriately enough) A Midsummer Night’s Dream, opening tonight at 6 PM i…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 11:34AM

No joke! Edinburgh festival satirists race to keep up with events by Nadia Khomami Arts and Culture Correspondent

Dramatic resignation of Boris Johnson and subsequent leadership race prove a challenge for standup comedians ‘People are taking their comedians seriously, and their politicians as a joke,�…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:18AM
Thursday, July 14, 2022

JACK ABSOLUTE FLIES AGAIN Olivier, SE1 by Libby Purves and Friends

SCRAMBLE!   CHOCKS AWAY!    Who knew that Caroline Quentin could achieve (almost) the splits, while strumming a ukulele?  Or that that Richard Bean and Chris Oliver – who a decade ago…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 07:01PM

ANYTHING GOES Barbican EC1 by Libby Purves and Friends

DECK-LICIOUS, DELOVELY,  SAILING BACK IN STYLE A year on, and after a partly recast tour, SS America drops anchor back in the Barbican and in style. Actually feels even better than before. …

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 05:45AM
Tuesday, July 12, 2022

PATRIOTS Almeida, N1 by Libby Purves and Friends

  MOTHER RUSSIA AND ITS MEN     Here’s a fresh history play: confrontational , shocking, classic in its focus on vast flawed characters and pretty close to documented  – and very re…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 07:49PM

Amina Alexander by Women and Theatre

Meet lighting designer Amina Alexander! We talk about finding small moments of joy, removing egos from theatrical spaces, and more…

SOURCE: www.womenandtheatre.com at 07:00PM

Artist and poet Marvin Tate tees up a busily multidisciplinary July by J.r. Nelson and Leor Galil

Even in a city full of talented artists with their fingers in a half dozen projects at once, Marvin Tate stands out as a Renaissance man. The west-side native is extraordinarily industrious …

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 11:52AM
Friday, July 8, 2022

Taste, watch, and find your homeland by Kerry Reid, Micco Caporale and Salem Collo-Julin

Looking for something to do this weekend and beyond? Here are some ideas for you. The post Taste, watch, and find your homeland appeared first on Chicago Reader.

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 06:18PM

EVELYN Southwark Playhouse SE1 by Libby Purves and Friends

MOB JUSTICE, NO JUSTICE      There are women who, seeing a friend in an almost-good outfit, cannot help reaching out: adjusting a belt , removing  an ill-judged frill, suggesting a hat.�…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 11:42AM
Thursday, July 7, 2022

BAREFOOT IN THE PARK Mill at Sonning, Berks by Libby Purves and Friends

STEP BACK TO THE SIXTIES SIMPLICITIES…   Once again , off to this most enticing dinner-theatre embedded in a historic treasure,  its big real watermill whirling away in the bar and the …

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 04:35PM
Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Bernadette Peters Talks About Broadway Barks by LIVE with Kelly and Ryan

Bernadette Peters tells the hosts about the 2022 Broadway Barks dog adoption event. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2HFUeAK Website: https://kellyandryan.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com…

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:43PM

Bernadette Peters' Tribute to Stephen Sondheim by LIVE with Kelly and Ryan

Bernadette Peters talks about performing in a tribute to Stephen Sondheim at the Tonys. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2HFUeAK Website: https://kellyandryan.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:22AM

Edinburgh festival 2022: 50 shows to see by Brian Logan, Mark Fisher and Lyndsey Winship

Phil Wang makes a heroic return, Ian McKellen stars in a balletic Hamlet and Sophie Duker is gleefully carefree. Here are our picks of the festival’s comedy, theatre and dance 20 great Ed…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:37AM
Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Gayle Seay by Women and Theatre

Meet Gayle Seay, the artistic director of STAGES St. Louis! We talk about the importance of diversity in leadership positions, using your power to advocate for new voices, the necessity …

SOURCE: www.womenandtheatre.com at 07:00PM

THE SOUTHBURY CHILD Bridge SE1 by Libby Purves and Friends

The review below is from its Chichester opening a couple of weeks back. So just a note on seeing it again: something that could well become a habit, because it really is rich snd fine. It wo…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 06:11PM

Weirdo rippers Lollygagger make their vinyl debut with Total Party Kill by J.r. Nelson and Leor Galil

Gossip Wolf has been on the record as a fan of Lollygagger since the local glam-punk goofballs dropped their debut EP, Life on Terminus, in 2018. The band followed it in 2020 with the hilari…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 02:27PM
Friday, July 1, 2022

American music, Black Pride, and the Chosen Few by Kerry Reid, Micco Caporale and Salem Collo-Julin

Summer’s in full swing . . . get out there and enjoy our city! The post American music, Black Pride, and the Chosen Few appeared first on Chicago Reader.

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 01:59PM
Thursday, June 30, 2022

RICHARD III Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford upon Avon by Libby Purves and Friends

THE BOTTLED SPIDER, HEDGEHOG, ABORTIVE ROOTING HOG, IS BACK…MAGNIFICENTLY           The winter of discontent made glorious summer is ushered in with a wild conga round the stage under…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 07:00PM
Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Overturning Roe v. Wade: Our Response by Women and Theatre

Women & Theatre responds to the SCOTUS decision overturning the constitutional right to abortion.

SOURCE: www.womenandtheatre.com at 07:00PM

CANCELLING SOCRATES Jermyn St Theatre by Libby Purves and Friends

ALL GREEK TO US, AND TOPICAL WITH IT Fascinating to see how, despite many light tempting fatuities and sentimentalities onscreen and onstage, and the countercurrents of self conscious experi…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 04:37AM

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