written by Rohina Malik
Directed by Kevin Heckman

Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. • Sundays at 2:00 p.m.

Racism. Hate crimes. Love. Islam. Culture. Language. Life.

Five Muslim women in a post-9/11 world serve tea and uncover what lies beneath the veil in this compelling one-woman show. Unveiled was originally performed at Live Bait Theater’s Fillet of Solo Festival, July 2008. In May 2009 Unveiled World Premiered at 16th Street Theater, directed by Ann Filmer.

A “terrific show… intellectually engrossing work of theater” — Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune

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written by Rohina Malik
Directed by Kevin Heckman

Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. • ... more

Second Floor Gallery

An exhibit by JUMP-START ART
Curated by Barbara Goldsmith and Chie Curley

"JUMP-START ART Delivers Art as an Unexpected GIFT." Work from this exhibit will go to residents of the McGaw "Y" in Evanston

Reception:
Sunday, September 19, 3pm-5pm at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center
Guest speaker: Millie Hernandez, Director of La Posada

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Second Floor Gallery

An exhibit by JUMP-START ART
Curated by Barbara Goldsmith and Chie Curley

"JUMP-START ART Delivers Art as an Unexpected GIFT." Wo... more

“I’m the most sophisticated hillbilly you’ll ever meet.”

When Michelle Shocked says this about herself, it’s hard not to crack up. ‘Hillbilly,’ after all, is no compliment. And frankly, it’s tough to reconcile that reflex image of a backwoods, overalls-and-a-smile hillbilly with this focused, erudite singer-songwriter. If such a creature exists, however, Shocked is its picture, sans Billy-Bob teeth. Come to think of it, she was born in or at least near the backwoods of East Texas — and get this — to a carny father and a fresh-faced high-school mother after being conceived, if memory serves, “in the backseat of my Uncle Huby’s Chevy at the prom.”

Much like the work of her East Texas peers Willie Nelson, Victoria Williams and Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Shocked's songs hold fast to a definite core, but owe no stylistic allegiance — just like their itinerant, mercurial, utilitarian creators. Shocked identifies strongly with her musical compatriots, and not just because they’re from her neck of the woods. "My family was welfare class," says Shocked, "and that makes you really, really, white trash. These artists helped remove class bias because they have all been given honorary middle-class value because of what they've achieved in their music." Shocked has likewise transcended class bias, while retaining the parts that make sense, in a 23-year career that has seen critical acclaim at every juncture.

Genre: Folk/Pop

Michelle's site

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“I’m the most sophisticated hillbilly you’ll ever meet.”

When Michelle Shocked says this about herself, it’s hard not to crack up. ‘Hillbilly,’ after all, is no compliment. And frankly, it’s tough to reconcile that reflex ... more

Whole Foods Market 30th Anniversary Celebration

The formation of Uncle Lucius is a Texas tale in the truest sense. Four unique musicians of the Lone Star State , each living in their own hamlets, brewing up a dire need to put together a soulful southern rock outfit, sometimes can’t help but find each other.

The current look of Uncle Lucius began to take shape when Houston ’s Mike Carpenter entered the picture after the band’s first year. Raised on Jimi Hendrix and Carlos Santana, Carpenter had been playing guitar and writing songs since the age of 14 and moved to Austin to play in bands. He played in two other bands before joining Uncle Lucius, a move that was made possible by the departure of the group’s original lead guitarist. Carpenter remembers feeling no sense of hesitation: “I immediately liked Kevin’s voice. He was a good front man and a good singer. And they were doing pretty much what I wanted to do: combining country, rock and roll, and blues. It was really just luck, man.”

Dear Adora is a moniker for the music of Adam Keepman and is currently performing in Chicago. Inspired by decades-spanning friendships and the developmental rites of passage that initiate or sometimes delay the onset of adulthood, the music of Dear Adora was originally created around life experiences as a college student in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Genre: Southern Rock

Uncle Lucius' site - Dear Adora's site

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Whole Foods Market 30th Anniversary Celebration

The formation of Uncle Lucius is a Texas tale in the truest sense. Four unique musicians of the Lone Star State , each living in their own hamlets, brewing up a dire need ... more

On September 21st,  the innovative and versatile violinist Anne Akiko Meyers performs with pianist Reiko Uchidaat SPACE as part of a nationwide tour to celebrate the September 28th release of their new album on the E1 label Seasons...dreams.   The evening will include works by Beethoven, Debussy, Gershwin, Schnittke, Wagner and Vernon Duke.

Anne Akiko Meyers is celebrated as one of the world’s premiere concert violinists, the renowned soloist, chamber musician, recording artist and educator is known as one of the most diverse artists collaborating with artists such as Chris Botti, Il Divo and Wynton Marsalis, premiering new works written for her and showcasing under-performed or rarely heard works. Meyers has been described as a ‘trailblazing violinist’, one who is constantly ‘charting her own course’. The New York Times is quoted as saying Meyers’ performances is ‘playing that flows from the heart’.

This September, E1 Records releases the hightly anticipated 'The Seasons...Dreams', which will feature world premieres and music with harp and piano. This release is on the heels of her hightly successful album 'Smile', which charted on Billboard.

Genre: Classical/Jazz

Anne's site

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On September 21st,  the innovative and versatile violinist Anne Akiko Meyers performs with pianist Reiko Uchidaat SPACE as part of a nationwide tour to celebrate the September 28th release of their new album on the E1 label S... more

In an age of fleeting success and temporary notions, Chris Pureka is an artist of substance, armed with an eye for detail and an emotional intelligence that can switch from withering to compelling with a subtle inflection. Her third studio album, How I Learned To See In the Dark, adds bold new elements to the base she has built over her six-year career. From non-traditional percussion, to lyrical abstraction, to a new unrestrained vocal quality, to Pureka’s choice of co-producer (longtime friend Merrill Garbus of tUnE-YaRds), this record signals an exploration of broader musical soundscapes.

Genre: Singer Songwriter

Chris' site - Kelsey's site

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In an age of fleeting success and temporary notions, Chris Pureka is an artist of substance, armed with an eye for detail and an emotional intelligence that can switch from withering to compelling with a subtle inflection. ... more

Pat McGee is a talented singer-songwriter based in Rhode Island but originally hailing from Richmond, VA. As the leader of the jam-rock sextet, the Pat McGee Band, McGee and former bandmates, Al Walsh, Jonathan Williams, John Small, Chardy Mc Ewan and Chris Williams, were hailed as one of the more versatile and prolific bands to grace that music scene.

After the sudden death of his drummer Chris Williams in 2006 , McGee began work on his most recent and personal release to date These Days. A folkloric blend of acoustic melodic rock and deeply moving studies on loss, life and the bonds of family and friendship, the album was released nationally early in 2009.

Whilst he is now touring in a solo, duo and trio modus, the full band experience is not too far away. Fans can revel in the versatility and freedom that comes with a creative influence of varied collaborations. Pat McGee brings a maturity and presence to the stage that belies his relative youth. Bringing a guarded sensibility, tempered by the free wheeling exuberance of his previous work, McGee fashions an expansive performance.

Genre: Singer Songwriter

Pat's site

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Pat McGee is a talented singer-songwriter based in Rhode Island but originally hailing from Richmond, VA. As the leader of the jam-rock sextet, the Pat McGee Band, McGee and former bandmates, Al Walsh, Jonathan Williams, Jo... more

Community Meeting Room, Main Library

A lecture on Macbeth by Giuseppe Verdi will be presented by Rochelle Klapman of the Lyric Opera Lecture Corp.

Vaulting ambition, bloody betrayal, murder most foul — it's all here as mighty Verdi synthesizes the Bard's greatest moments, bringing laser-like focus to every character's soul with searing, powerful music.

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Community Meeting Room, Main Library

A lecture on Macbeth by Giuseppe Verdi will be presented by Rochelle Klapman of the Lyric Opera Lecture Corp.

Vaulting amb... more

A highly innovative and original piano style and deep respect for the masters of jazz and classical music combine to make Marcus Roberts one of the most diverse and acclaimed artists in jazz.

A highly innovative and original piano style and deep respect for the masters of jazz and classical music combine to make Marcus Roberts one of the most diverse and acclaimed artists in jazz.

"I've never felt more like myself than I have on this album. I found myself, and I finally found my voice," the singer, songwriter and guitarist Graham Colton says of the forthcoming CD, Here Right Now.

Don't call it a simple return. Call it a metamorphosis, a deep progression, an inspired evolution or - perhaps most fitting - a rewarding exercise in self-actualization. Stepping into his own in order to connect to his heart and artistic vision, Graham Colton has emerged with a stunning collection of pop-rock melodies, lyrics and emotions in 12 tracks that swing between love and heartbreak, trials and relief.

"I believe that eventually we'll get what we're after, but I need it now." 21 year old Trey Lockerbie sings those words in his song "Hummingbird," the opening track to "The Hummingbird EP." Most of us can relate to these words. A sense of hope mixed with a sense of restlessness. Our time-starved, on-demand society has resulted in the disappearance of a long-forgotten virtue, patience. We multi-task, skip past the commercials and get to what we want, when we want it. Along the way, we miss out on the beauty of the journey.

The only problem with "The Hummingbird EP" is that the journey ends too soon and will leave you longing for more soothing sounds and bittersweet stories. After listening to "The Hummingbird EP" you will no doubt believe that Trey Lockerbie eventually will get what he's after, and he's definitely ready for it now.

Genre: Rock/Pop

Graham's site - Trey's site

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"I've never felt more like myself than I have on this album. I found myself, and I finally found my voice," the singer, songwriter and guitarist Graham Colton says of the forthcoming CD, Here Right Now.<... more

Photographs by Jeffrie Chirchirillo and David Schachman

Opening Reception: Saturday, September 4, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Exhibition Dates: September 3-26, 2010

Michigan Avenue at Night by Jeffrie Chirchirillo

Jeffrie Chirchirillo creates black and white images using 35 mm film and traditional wet darkroom techniques. Each finished print is hand crafted and totally unique. His photos of Michigan Avenue are taken expressly at night, and he has a special affinity for the Water Tower, a Chicago monument he has been visiting since he was a child. Chirchirillo finds photos taken at night to be much more alluring, mysterious, and intriguing than those taken during the day, and has taken night images in many different cities, including London, Salzburg, Warsaw, Copenhagen, Berlin, Stockholm, Paris, and Rome. He has been inspired to create night images since visiting a cathedral in Salisbury, England in 1985, where, lacking a tripod, he had to rest his camera on the surrounding stone walls to get a clear shot.

The Veneto: From One Hundred And Thirty-Five Degrees
by David Schachman

From Padua to the Villa Barbaro and Venice, these images are taken with a sweeping, horizontal angle of view of one hundred and thirty-five degrees.  This wide view is well suited, although not too obvious, for taking in the long, gentle sweep of the Grand Canal.  However, when exploring the endless maze of small canals and bridges of Venice, the angle of view becomes a more prominent part of the subject.  Views in two different directions at once: a view down the Lido in one direction and a side canal in another connected, of course, by a footbridge.  Around every bend in the footpath are at least two scenes, the canal changes from reflections of the sun or sky to reflecting the buildings on either side of the canal and, of course, a footbridge. The similar, but different scenes repeat themselves throughout Venice.  This wide field of view captures the visual delight of getting lost walking around Venice, the endless bends and curves, and the wonderful changing light reflecting from the water and bouncing off the buildings along the narrow canals.

For more info contact 224-200-1155

Gallery Hours:
Thursday and Saturday, 12 - 6 p.m.;
Friday, 12 - 8 p.m.; Sunday, 12 - 5 p.m.

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Photographs by Jeffrie Chirchirillo and David Schachman

Opening Reception: Saturday, September 4, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Exhibition Dates: September 3-26, 2010

Michigan Avenue at Night by Jeffrie Chirchi... more

Hailed as most "Most Promising Songwriter" by Chicago Magazine when he entered the music scene, Al Day has appeared in clubs and colleges throughout the United States and on such radio and TV shows as WFMT's "Midnight Special," WFMT's "Studs Terkel Show," WBEZ's "The Earth Club," and WTTW/Channel 11's "Sound Stage." His songs have supplied not only himself, but other artists with original material. In addition to individual songs, Al has written several concert theater pieces in which his music was wed to spoken texts. He wrote the English translation/version for the Brazilian theatrical production, "Terra." The most extensive piece Al has written to date is the libretto for the opera Two Soldiers, which was funded by the National Endowment for the Arts and nominated for a Pulitzer Prize.

Steve Rashid is an Emmy winning composer, a performer, producer and recording engineer. He holds a B.A. in Music and Philosophy from Ripon College and a Masters Degree in Music Composition from Northwestern University. He has composed and performed in many musical contexts and in many styles throughout his career. His company, Woodside Avenue Music Productions (founded in 1991), is both a recording studio and a record label, and through it he has released four solo CDs ("i will hold you tiny hand," "Fidgety Feet," "As In A Mirror" and "Song of Songs”) as instrumentalist and singer. In addition, he has produced/engineered hundreds of recordings for many other artists and labels, spanning jazz, folk, classical, bluegrass, gospel, country and pop music.

Genre: Folk/Jazz

Al's site - Steve's site

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Hailed as most "Most Promising Songwriter" by Chicago Magazine when he entered the music scene, Al Day has appeared in clubs and colleges throughout the United States and on such radio and TV shows as WFMT's "Midnight Sp... more

This month's exhibit will feature Peter Wolf and Shelley Brucar & the Fiber Artists Coalition.

Artist Reception
Saturday September 4, 1:00-5:00

Peter Wolf
Oil paintings

Peter produces a unique style of art that is peaceful, tranquil and balanced.  These attributes complement his 3-D, sensationalized methods, a mix between realism and impressionism. Peter's style stands on its own.  Besides his oils and pen and ink work, Peter is also is talented at Faux, Restorations, Decorative and Sign designs.

Shelley Brucar & the Fiber Artists Coalition
Fiber Art

The Fiber Artists Coalition is a group of artists living in the upper midwestern United States. The coalition consistes entirely of professional artist members of the the non-profit organization, Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc. FAC curates exhibits of our members' contemporary fiber art and arranges for the exhibits to travel throughout the Midwest and beyond.

FAC (The Fiber Artists Coalition) is a non-profit organization consisting entirely of professional artist members from throughout the upper midwestern United States.  FAC curates exhibits of contemporary fiber art and arranges for exhibits to travel throughout the Midwest and beyond.

Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc. is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the art quilt through education, exhibitions, professional development and documentation. Founded in 1989 by an initial group of 50 artists, SAQA members now number over 2,400: artists, teachers, collectors, gallery owners, museum curators and corporate sponsors. For more information visit fiberartistscoalition.com/

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This month's exhibit will feature Peter Wolf and Shelley Brucar & the Fiber Artists Coalition.

Artist Reception
Saturday September 4, 1:00-5:00

Peter Wolf
Oil paintings

Peter produc... more

The annual season kickoff again showcases the Bienen School of Music’s outstanding performance faculty, with appearances by violinist Gerardo Ribeiro, clarinetist Steven Cohen, tenor Kurt Hansen, and others. Join in for a wonderful evening of music in Pick-Staiger Concert Hall.

Admission is free.

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The annual season kickoff again showcases the Bienen School of Music’s outstanding performance faculty, with appearances by violinist Gerardo Ribeiro, clarinetist Steven Cohen, tenor Kurt Hansen, and others. Join in for a wonderful eve... more

Born and raised in New Orleans, Stanton Moore is a dedicated drummer and performer especially connected to the city, its culture and collaborative spirit. Driven and inspired by the thriving music scene of his hometown which includes such greats as Professor Longhair, Doctor John and The Meters, Moore’s name is now mentioned amongst these Big Easy mainstays.

The Stanton Moore Trio, featuring Will Bernard on guitar and Robert Walter on organ, vocalist, guitarist Anders Osborne, is on tour this May. Stanton also helped produce the latest Anders Osborne album entitled 'American Patchwork' on which he also appears on.

Anders has spent most of career since honing his songwriting at the same time creating a solid fan-base by touring the East and West coast as a performer, while dividing time between New Orleans and Nashville as a staff writer for the Universal Music and Razor and Tie publishing companies. He's worked his magic for other performers, writing "Watchin the Wind Blow By," a number one hit for country superstar Tim McGraw and "I Was Wrong" and "A Better Man," both Grammy-winning songs from Keb' Mo's album Slow Down.

Genre: Funk/Jazz

Stanton's site

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Born and raised in New Orleans, Stanton Moore is a dedicated drummer and performer especially connected to the city, its culture and collaborative spirit. Driven and inspired by the thriving music scene of his hometown which includes such greats a... more