Museum of Natural History Presents Milstein Science Series, Living Large, 5/15May 3, 2011WHAT Spend an afternoon under the blue whale in the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life discovering what scientists know about some of the largest creatures on the Earth-living and extinct-and the kinds of adaptations huge creatures need to thrive. Learn how scientists study these animals through observations in the field and the use of new technologies in the lab.
Guthrie Theater Presents Costume Ball Dance Party, 5/21May 3, 2011The Guthrie Theater's Level 4 Lobby becomes a dance club for one night on Saturday, May 21, 2011 from 9:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. for the Guthrie Theater Costume Ball Dance Party. The public (ages 18+) is invited to dress creatively - from Lady Bracknell to Lady Gaga, King Lear to the King of Pop - and dance the night away at this red carpet event.
Joyce Theatre Presents Winners From A.W.A.R.D. Show at Joyce SoHo, 5/31 - 6/5May 3, 2011The Joyce Theater Foundation, Inc. is pleased to present select winners and finalists from The A.W.A.R.D. Show! series of 2009 and 2010 at Joyce SoHo from May 31- June 5. In shared programs, twelve winners and finalists from series at The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago, On the Boards (Seattle) and Joyce SoHo (New York City) will perform works that they either showed in their respective cities or that they created after they received cash awards
Sands Youth Theatre Co Announces Monthly WorkshopsMay 3, 2011The Sands Youth Theatre Company (S.Y.T.C.) will be offering monthly workshops for those students interested in improving various aspects of their acting careers. If your child or student is interested, you should make plans for them to attend these workshops.
Ben E. King to Perform at Landmark on Main Street, 5/21May 3, 2011Ben E. King Celebrates 50th Anniversary of 'Stand By Me' at Landmark on Main Street May 21 Landmark on Main Street ‘s continues its Nostalgic Nights Series with the legendary Ben E. King Landmark thanks sponsors Albanese and Albanese, Philip Stone Catering and Fern & Hersh Cohen and gratefully acknowledges our Partners in Performing Arts: Harding Real Estate, Pall Corporation and the Town of North Hempstead for their season support. Tickets and information at the box office phone 516-767-6444 or www.landmarkonmainstreet.org.
Jackie Hoffman Among May/June Line Up at Joe's PubMay 3, 2011Joe's Pub Announces the following line up for May: LADY RIZO: AN UNESCORTED TRIBUTE TO NINA SIMONE Friday, May 20 at 9:30 PM; $15 in advance / $20 at the door 'I've always been drawn to Nina Simone's music- the strength, versatility, the raw emotion. She is, simply put, a badass diva and did something with popular music that I aim to do today- to mix, separate and explore.' - Lady Rizo
Original Works Publishing Releases Two American History PlaysMay 3, 2011Original Works Publishing's latest releases focus on two periods in American history rarely heard about. OWP is known for its catalog of bold and original plays, but another area of great passion for the company is American history plays.
Pianist Daniel Barenboim Announces Release of New Albums TodayMay 3, 2011Daniel Barenboim, known around the world for his work as both a pianist and a conductor, has entered into a far reaching affiliation with Deutsche Grammophon and Decca and will record and release a number of albums over time. The first two releases, both on Deutsche Grammophon and both showcasing Barenboim as pianist, focus on Chopin and are available today, May 3, 2011.
Nottingham Playhouse Announces Arts & Theatre Festival, May 26 - June 12May 3, 2011Nottingham Playhouse in partnership with Nottingham City Council, One Nottingham and the major arts venues in Nottingham - including Theatre Royal Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre, Nottingham Contemporary, New Art Exchange and Broadway Cinema & Media Centre - present Nottingham European Arts & Theatre Festival The festival will take place 26 May - 12 June 2011
South Bend Theatre Presents THE SEAFARER, 6/3 - 19May 3, 2011'Are you in?' - South Bend Civic Theatre presents Conor McPherson's The Seafarer June 3rd- 19th in the Warner Studio Theatre South Bend Civic Theatre will give a chill to the beginning of summer with the dark Irish fable The Seafarer by Conor McPherson.
Minnetonka Public School Present Celebration of the Arts Beginning 5/14May 3, 2011Minnetonka Schools invite all west metro families to the 1st Annual Celebration of the Arts beginning Saturday, May 14, 2011. For one week in May the halls of the Arts Center on 7 will come alive with the sights and sounds of the visual and performing arts as scores of young creative artists share their talents with each other and with our community.
Little Theatre of Fall River Presents HELLO DOLLY, 5/12 - 15May 3, 2011The Little Theatre of Fall River, Inc., will present one of America's perennially favorite musicals, Hello Dolly!, for its final main stage subscription offering. All performances will be in the Margaret L. Jackson Arts Center at Bristol Community College on Elsbree Street in Fall River, Mass.
Violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter to Perform at NY Philharmonic, 6/5May 3, 2011Violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter, The Mary and James G. Wallach Artist-in-Residence at the New York Philharmonic, will give a recital with her longtime collaborator, pianist Lambert Orkis, in the final concert of her Philharmonic residency, Sunday, June 5, 2011, at 3:00 p.m. at Avery Fisher Hall
SRTP Presents YELLOW FACE at Pierce Hall, 6/14 -17May 3, 2011Yellow Face, the nationally-acclaimed play by Tony Award winning playwright David Henry Hwang, makes its Chicago debut at Silk Road Theatre Project (SRTP), produced in association with the Goodman Theatre. Yellow Face, directed by Steve Scott, runs June 14 - July 17, 2011, in Pierce Hall at The Historic Chicago Temple Building, 77 W. Washington St, Chicag
Clint Black to Perform at The Crown Center, 8/5May 3, 2011Country music legend Clint Black will perform a Friday Night Concert at Crown Center on August 5. The show starts at 8 p.m. and is held rain or shine. Admission is $5 and all seating is general admission.
PFP Presents GAY UK Stage Readings Series at Theatre Wit, 6/1 -19May 3, 2011Pride Films and Plays celebrates Pride Month in Chicago with its third reading series Gay UK, featuring five provocative works by British authors. The pieces include Kevin Elyot's haunting comedy MY NIGHT WITH REG; MAURICE,a play by Roger Parsley and Andy Graham from the novel by E. M. Forster; BLOWING WHISTLES, a bittersweet comedy by Matthew Todd; PIG, a sensational drama by Tim Luscombe; and the Chicago premiere of Alexi Kaye Campbell's compelling drama THE PRIDE.