Maxim's Announces Spring Schedule; Includes Cabaret, Unique Entertainment

During April, May, and June the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events in partnership with the Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture will present three cabaret events and four afternoons of high tea accompanied by unique entertainment at Maxim's: The Nancy Goldberg International Center.

The Play On Cabaret series presents some of Chicago's finest musical talent, including singers of the Great American Songbook and a wide variety of blues, jazz and instrumental interpretations.

Tea at 3 presents a glamorous afternoon of high tea and uncommon entertainment every month. Each event begins with a tea tasting provided by TeaGschwendner. The selections include a traditional black tea and a caffeine-free or herbal tea. Tea sandwiches, cookies, cheese and fruit also are served, before the entertainment.

All tickets are available by calling 312.742.TIXS (8497), visiting www.maximschicago.org, or stopping by the DCA Box Office in the Chicago Cultural Center at 78 E. Washington Street, open Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 6 pm and Sundays, noon to 4 pm.

PLAY ON CABARET:

A Couple of Characters: An Evening with Suzanne Petri and Bob Moreen
Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at 7 pm reception, 7:30 pm show
$25
Reservations required; call 312.742.TIXS (8497) or visit www.maximschicago.org
Suzanne Petri and Bob Moreen create a portrait of life through the eyes of the characters they meet on their journey...different portraits in a frame... different shoes in a box...characters all!
Songs by Irving Berlin, Stephen Sondheim, Cole Porter, Sheldon Harnick, Joni Mitchell, Michael Smith, Jerry Herman and of course the great couples Bricusse and Newley, Fred and Ginger, Steve and Eydie, and many more.

KT McCammond presents Mothers and Other Strangers
Wednesday, May 11, 2011, at 7 pm reception, 7:30 pm show
$25
Reservations required; call 312.742.TIXS (8497) or visit www.maximschicago.org
Award winning cabaret artist, KT McCammond celebrates motherhood through the songs of Broadway, the movies and through the stories of real life mothers. If you've got a mother, are a mother, made someone else a mother, or are thinking of becoming a mother, you must see this show!

An Enchanting Journey with La Wuandia
Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at 7 pm reception, 7:30 pm show
$25
Reservations required; call 312.742.TIXS (8497) or visit www.maximschicago.org
La Wuandia's musical deliverance is sultry, passionate, energetic, yet smooth as cashmere; comparEd Strongly to the dynamic sound of Shirley Bassey, Ella Fitzgerald, Phyllis Hyman and Gladys Knight. Experience the explosive performance of La Wuandia and be transported through time as she serenades with the most enchanting Jazz Standard and Motown R&B tunes.

TEA AT 3:

Madison and Friends Children's Fashion Show
Tuesday, April 12, 2011, at 3 pm
$25
Reservations required; call 312.742.TIXS (8497) or visit www.maximschicago.org
Madison and Friends presents a children's fashion show of unique clothes for unique kids. Madison and Friends was started in 1996 by parents David and Wendi so they could dress their newborn daughter, Madison, in "hip" clothes. Since its opening, the store has grown to great success, now taking up two levels at 43 East Oak Street.

Tulle, Tears and Tiaras
Thursday, April 28, 2011, at 3 pm
$25
Reservations required; call 312.742.TIXS (8497) or visit www.maximschicago.org
The pleasure of your company is requested for a pre-royal wedding soiree. On the eve of Britain's latest royal wedding, learn and laugh at the royal romps that went on behind the scenes at castles and palaces. With warmth and wit, British royalty authority Caroline Aston lifts the lid on royal courtships and weddings from 1660 right down to the present day.

Richard Klein presents The Life of Cabaret Star Julie Wilson
Tuesday, May 10, 2011, at 3 pm
$25
Reservations required; call 312.742.TIXS (8497) or visit www.maximschicago.org
Richard Klein presents a multi-media presentation of the career of renowned cabaret star Julie Wilson and her 70-year career in show business. Through rare and unique photos coupled with performance clips, Richard Klein brings to life the illustrious career of this great star of the cabaret.

Zing! Singing Fitness
Tuesday, June 14, 2011, at 3 pm
$25
Reservations required; call 312.742.TIXS (8497) or visit www.maximschicago.org
Pam Peterson, ACE-Certified Personal Fitness Trainer, has facilitated profound change in her many dedicated clients for over 20 years. A staunch believer in the transformational power of physical strength and movement, Pam has shared her enthusiasm with many groups in corporate settings and fitness clubs, as well as one-on-one. Her new fitness program, Zing!, will increases strength, endurance, flexibility and balance while singing along to pop and Broadway hits paired with easy dance moves. Come dressed in workout clothes and be prepared to move!

Maxim's: the Nancy Goldberg International Center
Maxim's: the Nancy Goldberg International Center is a one-of-a-kind location in the heart of Chicago's Gold Coast. Originally built as a duplicate of the famous restaurant in Paris, Maxim's is a treasure of art nouveau décor with its plush red banquettes, glistening inlays of brass and staiNed Glass, and rich mahogany paneling and scroll work.

Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is dedicated to promoting an ongoing celebration of the arts; supporting the people who create and sustain them; and marketing the city's abundant cultural resources to a worldwide audience. DCASE, in partnership with the Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture, programs and promotes thousands of high-quality free festivals, exhibitions, performances and holiday celebrations presented each year at Millennium Park, Grant Park, the Chicago Cultural Center and other venues throughout the city.

Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture
The Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture (COTC) is dedicated to promoting Chicago as a premier cultural destination to domestic and international leisure travelers, providing innovative visitor programs and services, and presenting free world-class public programs. COTC supports local artists through grants and other resources and creates vital opportunities for artists of all levels. For more information please visit www.ExploreChicago.org.

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