45th Anniversary Piven Theatre Workshop Gala, Once Upon A Stage May 2, 2017 Join me in celebrating my lovely acting teacher Joyce Piven & the 45th Anniversary of her iconic Piven Theatre Workshop
Singer-Songwriter Layla Frankel Discusses Debut EP Release and Songwriting Rounds in Chicago April 13, 2017 Hey there, Chicago! Layla Frankel here checking in with info on new releases, songwriter rounds and the Chicago music life.
Tuxes and Tails Gala April 10, 2017 TUX’S AND TAILS ….Friends of Chicago Animal Care and Control are holding their black tie gala for Chicago’s neediest animals April 29th at The Waldorf Astoria in Chicago.
Liz and the Lovelies release their new EP Progress Into Simplicity plus Chicago Performers Collective, Bonnie and Clyde and The Zach and Tony Show! March 29, 2017 Hello, Chicago! Liz Chidester of LIZ AND THE LOVELIES here to tell you what is going on with music, open mics, theatre, and podcasts in Chicago!
Spin to Break the Cycle!! March 20, 2017 Ready to Pedal? On Saturday, April 8th, Spin to Break the Cycle takes over the iconic House of Blues Chicago uniting individuals, corporations and the greater Chicago community as together we help break the cycle and invest in the future of Chicago’s youth - creating stronger, safer, and healthier communities.
The Moon Threads a Needle March 15, 2017 Hi, all. I’m songwriter/guitarist/saxophonist Wes John Cichosz (pronounced Chee-hoas). I’ve been part of Chicago’s music scene since I was a teenager and I’m proud to call the city my home, both musically and geographically. So thanks for checking me out here on A Chicago Thing.
You Haven’t Seen Spring Quite Like This: Flowers, Food and Fashion at Evening in Bloom featuring FLEUROTICA March 11, 2017 Giving new meaning to the term “au natural,” flowers are the fashion at the haute couture FLEUROTICA fashion show, featured at this year’s Evening in Bloom preview party for the Chicago Flower & Garden Show.
Help Change Lives, One Woman At A Time! March 9, 2017 Join me this Sunday at the Davis Theater to see cast members from Chicago Fire, Chicago Med and Chicago PD star in a live staged reading of a new screenplay, Waiting, to benefit Piven Theatre Workshop arts outreach for women.
The New Show QUEST at the Actors Gymnasium March 1, 2017 Hello Chicagoland! My name is Michelle Higgins, Marketing Manager at The Actors Gymnasium, guest blogging today to tell you about our new show Quest.
Jared Rabin at Martyrs’ on Feb 10 plus Songwriter’s showcase at SXSW in March February 13, 2017 It's hard to believe that I've been doing music for well over a decade now. I have gone through many phases since I started out as a professional guitar player in Chicago at 20 years old. Looking back, I can hardly believe I'm the same person! It took a long time to figure it out, but I am fortunate to be able to live in this city and do nothing except perform and write music.
