Grilly Brothers CD Release Party -- Jazz Showcase 

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The city’s longest-running lakefront music fest, now in its 32nd year, features local, national and international musicians on several stages.

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THURSDAY

Millennium Park

Jay Pritzker Pavilion
12 p.m.: Umbrella Music: Bridging Improvised Music and Dance
1:05 p.m.: Jodie Christian Quintet
2:10 p.m.: The MIYUMI Project Big Band featuring JASC Tsukasa Taiko
3:15 p.m.: Jim Wagner’s All Stars featuring Willie Pickens, Ari Brown, Jimmy Ellis, Robert Shy, Frank Russell, Corey Wilkes and Maggie Brown

FRIDAY

Chicago Cultural Center

Randolph Cafe
12 p.m.: Hector Silveira Septet
1:30 p.m.: The Grilly Brothers Sextet

Claudia Cassidy Theater
12:15 p.m.: James Dapogny
1:45 p.m.: AACM Experimental Ensemble

Preston Bradley Hall
12:30 p.m.: Tomeka Reid’s Hear In Now Trio
2 p.m.: Jim Cooper’s Mallet Madness featuring Kathy Kelly and Carl Leukaufe

Millennium Park

Jay Pritzker Pavilion
4 p.m.: Lincoln Park High School Jazz Ensemble and Noteworthy
5 p.m.: James Dapogny
6 p.m.: Mike LeDonne Trio with Eric Alexander
7:10 p.m.: Nicole Mitchell’s Black Earth Orchestra
8:30 p.m.: Ramsey Lewis 75th Birthday Celebration

SATURDAY 

Grant Park

Jazz on Jackson Stage
12 p.m.: Douglas Ewart Nyahbingi Drum Choir
1:10 p.m.: Paul Giallorenzo’s GitGo        
2:20 p.m.: Maggie Brown
3:30 p.m.: Dana Hall Quintet with Nicholas Payton
                    
Young Jazz Lions Stage
12 p.m.: Chi-Arts Jazz Combo    
12:45 p.m.: Jazz Ambassadors Combo
1:30 p.m.: Kenwood Academy Jazz Ensemble
2:25 p.m.: Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School Jazz Ensemble
3:20 p.m.: Lincoln Park High School Jazz Ensemble
4:05 p.m.: Roosevelt University Jazz Ensemble

Jazz and Heritage Stage                
12:30 p.m.: West End Jazz Band
2 p.m.: Cameron Pfiffner’s Marco Polo
3:30 p.m.: Nicole Mitchell’s Sonic Projections
6 p.m.: Corey Wilkes
8 p.m.: Steve Cole

Petrillo Music Shell
5 p.m.: Chuchito Valdez Afro-Cuban Ensemble
6 p.m.: Rene Marie “High Maintenance” Quartet
7:10 p.m.: Charisma
8:30 p.m.: The Either/Orchestra with Mahmoud Ahmed and Teshome Mitiku

SUNDAY

Grant Park

Jazz on Jackson Stage
12 p.m.: Paulinho Garcia Quintet
1:10 p.m.: Nicole Mitchell’s Black Earth Ensemble
2:20 p.m.: Brad Goode Quartet
3:30 p.m.: Brian Blade and The Fellowship Band

Young Jazz Lions Stage
12 p.m.: Northside College Prep Jazz Combo
12:45 p.m.: Whitney Young Magnet High School Jazz Combo
1:30 p.m.: Lakeview High School Jazz Ensemble
2:25 p.m.: John Hersey High School Jazz Ensemble
3:30 p.m.: University of Chicago Jazz X-Tet

Jazz and Heritage Stage
12:30 p.m.: Bethany Pickens Trio
2 p.m.: NOMO
3:30 p.m.: Saalik Ziyad’s 5 After 7 Project
6 p.m.: Harlan Jefferson
8 p.m.: Norman Brown

Petrillo Music Shell
5 p.m.: Brad Mehldau Trio
6:15 p.m.: Ted Sirota’s Rebel Souls
7:20 p.m.:  Henry Threadgill’s Zooid
8:30 p.m.: Kurt Elling Quintet with Ernie Watts

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The seventh annual Labor Day fest features roasted corn and signature fare from area restaurants, beer and wine vendors, live music and DJs on two stages, a corn bags tournament, arts and crafts, and kids’ activities.

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Cracker Teen angst Skokie Backlot Bash 2009

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Music lineup

Saturday

South Stage
12:00 p.m.: Webb’s Groove Band
1:00 p.m.: Green Sugar
2:15 p.m.: Jackpot Donnie
3:45 p.m.: Second Hand Smoke
5:45 p.m.: Rod Tuffcurls & the Bench Press
8:00 p.m.: Sixteen Candles

North Stage
2:40 p.m.: Gemini Club
4:10 p.m.: The Hood Internet
5:40 p.m.: Dominique Young Unique
7:00 p.m.: Prepschool
8:30 p.m.: Flosstradamus

Sunday

South Stage
12:30 p.m.: Barefoot Fred
2:00 p.m.: Clifton Roy & Folkstringer
3:30 p.m.: How Far to Austin
5:00 p.m.: This Must be the Band
6:30 p.m.: Mathien
8:15 p.m.: Cracker

North Stage
12:00 p.m.: Fly Phoenix
1:10  p.m.: Natalie Oliveri
2:40 p.m.: Volcanoes Make Islands
4:00 p.m.: Suns
5:30 p.m.: Asobi Seksu
7:00 p.m.: Gold Metal
8:30 p.m.: The Detroit Cobras

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The inaugural fest features live music from more than 40 artists. Vendors sell merch, food and beer. Cash stations will be available.

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Lupe Fiasco Rapping About Illuminati: BMF (Building Minds Faster) 

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Friday

North Stage
4:30 p.m.: Orchard Lounge
6:30 p.m.: Paul Van Dyk
8:30 p.m.: The Chemical Brothers

What’s a Music? Stage
5:30 p.m.: Paul Kalkbrenner
7:30 p.m.: Pretty Lights

Local Stage
5 p.m.: Xposur vs Clark Kent
6 p.m.: Paul Universe
7 p.m.: Wyllys
8 p.m.: Mettle
9 p.m.: m. slyvia and DJ Kibo

Saturday

North Stage
12:30 p.m.: “Toast of the Coast” MC Winner
2:30 p.m.: New Mastersounds
4:30 p.m.: Grace Potter and the Nocturnals
6:30 p.m.: Jay Electronica
8:30 p.m.: Umphrey’s McGee

What’s a Music? Stage
1:30 p.m.: Alabaster Brown
3:30 p.m.: Van Ghost
5:30 p.m.: The New Deal
7:30 p.m.: De La Soul

Coast Stage
1 p.m.: “Toast of the Coast” MC Winner
2:30 p.m.: Two Fresh
4 p.m.: Laidback Luke
5 p.m.: Benga
6:30 p.m.: Future Rock
8 p.m.: Boys Noize
9 p.m.: Moby (DJ set)

Local Stage
12 p.m.: Save the Clocktower
1 p.m.: Land of Atlantis
2 p.m.: Great Divide
3 p.m.: Strange Arrangement
4 p.m.: Tima Fei and  Phat!van
5 p.m.: The Comeups
6 p.m.: Midnight Conspiracy
7 p.m.: Ruckus
7:30 p.m.: Family Groove Company
9 p.m.: Hey Champ

Sunday

North Stage
1 p.m.: The Coop
2:30 p.m.: Phantogram
4:30 p.m.: Dirty Dozen Brass Band
6:30 p.m.: Flying Lotus
8:30 p.m.: Nas and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley

What’s a Music? Stage
1:45 p.m.: Loyal Divide
3:30 p.m.: Holy Ghost!
5:30 p.m.: Mayer Hawthorne and the County
7:30 p.m.: Lupe Fiasco

Coast Stage
1 p.m.: “Toast of the Coast” DJ Winner
2 p.m.: Skeet Skeet
3:30 p.m.: Maps and Atlases
5 p.m.: Claude VonStroke
6 p.m.:Benny Benassi
7 p.m.: Green Velvet
8:30 p.m.: The Disco Biscuits

Local Stage
1 p.m.: D.E.E.
1:30 p.m.: DJ Lips
2:15 p.m.:Bobby De Maria and Tsunami
3 p.m.: Mario Florek
4 p.m.: The Right Now
5 p.m.: Trew
6 p.m.: Stephen Paul Smoker
7 p.m.: Papa G
8 p.m.: Gabe Real
9 p.m.: Gemini Club

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Thursday-Monday September 2nd-6th

At South Belmont Harbor (Belmont at Lake Shore Drive)
      Thursday & Friday 6PM-10PM: $25
      Saturday & Sunday 1PM-10PM: $15-$25
      Monday 1PM-6PM: $15
      KIDS UNDER 10 For $10, KIDS UNDER 3 For FREE!

A Spectacle Festival of Performance, Live Music, and Art
CELEBRATING ORDINARY JOES AND AVERAGE JANES OF ALL AGES

In the spirit of Labor Day’s celebration of workers and their families, Redmoon launches its FIRST FESTIVAL of quality family entertainment, public art installation, quirky small scale performances and live music acts all culminating in a REDMOON SPECTACLE PRODUCTION. During the daytime you can: Journey through the world renowned LUMINARIUM PRESENTED BY THE UK’S ARCHITECTS OF AIR; Enjoy children’s entertainment including world-class storytelling and music; experience UNIQUE SIDE SHOW ACTS such as Ricky (the world famous lounge performer); encounter roaming GUERILLA PERFORMERS AND BUSKERS; relax in the ‘living room’ and picnic in the lakeshore location. Stay for the evening and add the following to the above: revel in a live musical act each night presented by our festival partners THE METRO; the thrilling 2 dimensional – LAST OF MY SPECIES II: The Perilous Songs of Bibi Merhdad (an exciting sequel to last year’s massive hit)!

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Last of My Species Spiriteers

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Mixing up the standard summer fest formula is this addition from Redmoon Theater, which features a grand art installation from the U.K.-based Architects of Air, the Luminarium; plus a world-premiere spectacle from Redmoon, “Last of My Species II.” A handful of local restaurants sell ribs, Italian ice and other foods. Metro programs nightly concerts (schedule below).

Thursday
7 p.m.: JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound

Friday
7 p.m.: Ezra Furman and the Harpoons

Saturday:
7 p.m.: Scotland Yard Gospel Choir

Sunday:
6 p.m.: My Gold Mask
7 p.m.: SSion

Monday:
2:30 p.m.: Purple Apple

For more programming information, and a list of participating artists please visit:

www.joyousoutdoorevent.org

The outdoor music and performance program calendar includes :

• The Luminarium: An ephemeral cathedral of light:
• Musical Acts curated by The Metro and SmartBar:
• Spectacle performance by Redmoon:
• Labor Day soap box speeches:
• Games, races, hoola hoops, tug-o-war, magicians, storytellers, avante-garde dance:
• Clowns, acrobats, jugglers, a barbershop quartet, and The Tiny Band:
• Food, refreshments, and MORE…

 

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Since 1979, the Copernicus Foundation has sponsored the annual “TASTE OF POLONIA” outdoor festival – the largest Polish festival in the City.   The “TASTE OF POLONIA” offers a wide variety of live entertainment on 5 stages, food vendors serving the best of Polish cuisine, games of skill and chance, performances by ethnic dancers and musical groups, original arts and crafts, handiwork, imported items, as well as exhibits familiarizing festival goers with many aspects of Polish customs, culture, traditions and language.  Many languages are heard on the grounds because “Taste” has become one of the most popular ethnic fests in Chicago, drawing crowds well over 30,000 during its four day span.

Dine on pierogi, Polish sausage, sauerkraut, kabobs, pizza, hot dogs and beer at the 31st annual cultural celebration of Polish traditions, where Polish and American bands play everything from rock to blues to polka music on five stages. Also features costumed folk dancers, a Sunday mass, arts and crafts and kids’ activities. Billed as the “largest Polish fest in Chicago,” the outdoor event takes place on the grounds of the cultural center. Entertainment schedule…

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Friday

Jewel-Osco Stage
5:00 p.m.: Brighton Park Connection
6:45 p.m.: Rebel Roots
9:00 p.m.: He Said She Said

PNC Stage
6:30 p.m.: Milano
8:45 p.m.: Funky Polak

Dance Stage
8:30 p.m.: Pub OK DJ’s
9:45 p.m.: Martini Club DJ’s

Saturday

Jewel-Osco Stage
12:00 p.m.: Dr. Zylo
2:00 p.m.: Denny Diamond
4:00 p.m.: Diva Band
6:30 p.m.: Abba Salute
9:00 p.m.: Kashmir

PNC Stage
1:30 p.m.: X-Large
3:30 p.m.: Maggie D
6:00 p.m.: Veselovsky
8:30 p.m.: Sztywny Pal Azji

Dance Stage
12:30 p.m.: The World’s Honkiest Polka
3:00 p.m.: Jimmy Kilian & Honkey Chicago
5:30 p.m.: Circular Soul
8:00 p.m.: Pub OK DJ’s
9:15 p.m.: Martini Club DJ’s

AT&T Inside Theater Stage
2:00 p.m.: Cooking Class
4:00 p.m.: Lajkonik
5:00 p.m.: Grupa Teatralna Proscenium
7:00 p.m.: Anthony Kawalkowski Orchestra
9:00 p.m.: Well Slept Film Festival

Sunday

Jewel-Osco Stage
12:00 p.m.: Stas Golonka Band
2:00 p.m.: Polska Kapela Ludowa
4:00 p.m.: Dennis Stella
6:30 p.m.: Libido Funk Circus
9:00 p.m.: 7th Heaven

PNC Stage
1:00 p.m.: Fox
3:30 p.m.: Wander Band
5:45 p.m.: Chasing the Day
8:30 p.m.: Elektryczne Gitary

Dance Stage
1:00 p.m.: Polkaholics
3:30 p.m.: Joe’s Walega and His Happy Hearts
6:00 p.m.: Johnny Comes Late
8:00 p.m.: Pub OK DJ’s
9:15 p.m.: Martini Club DJ’s

AT&T Inside Theater Stage
11:00 a.m.: Mass
12:30 p.m.: Polish Highlanders
3:00 p.m.: Polonia Ensemble
6:00 p.m.: Paderewski Symphony Orchestra
8:00 p.m.: Well Slept Film Festival

Monday

Jewel-Osco Stage
12:00 p.m.: Tumbleweed
2:00 p.m.: Rick Saucedo
4:00 p.m.: Friction
5:45 p.m.: Piano Man
8:00 p.m.: Gentleman of Leisure Band

PNC Stage
1:00 p.m.: Invisible Sun Band
3:30 p.m.: Cake Factory
5:30 p.m.: Elektryczne Gitary
7:45 p.m.: Sztywny Pal Azji

Dance Stage
12:00 p.m.: Danny Mateja & the Downtown Sound
2:30 p.m.: Ampol Aires
5:00 p.m.: Axis
7:00 p.m.: Pub OK DJ’s
8:15 p.m.: Martini Club DJ’s

AT&T Inside Theater Stage
4:00 p.m.: Grazyna Auguscik Concert
8:00 p.m.: Well Slept Film Festival

Taste of Polonia, Jefferson Park, Chicago

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Kashmir / Led Zeppelin Tribute Band -- “Rock And Roll”

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TASTE OF POLONIA 2010 -- Copernicus Center --

September 3-6, 2010

  Enjoy non-stop live music, food and fun for all ages at the 31st Annual Taste of Polonia over Labor Day weekend!

**Five stages feature music for every taste from rock to dance to classical!

 Chicago’s own: Abba Salute, Rick Saucedo, Grazyna Auguscik, Kashmir, Libido Funk Circus, 7th Heaven, Gentleman of Leisure and more! Polish artists: Sztywny Pal Azji, Elektryczne Gitary, /visas pending!!!/ Plus Maggie D, Veselovsky, Cake Factory, and Funky Polak! Classical Performances: Paderewski Symphony Orchestra and Chopin Choir. Plus a great line-up of Chicago club DJs on the dance stage each night!

**Delicious, old-world Polish favorites like polska kielbasa, pierogi, potato pancakes and imported beers will surely satisfy your appetite!

**Families can visit “Kids World” with Radio Disney, inflatables, face painting, Disney Princesses and special activities for the youngest guests!

**The festival also offers traditional folk dance and theater performances, arcade games, “Big Nick’s Casino,” free Polish cooking classes and a Festival Marketplace where you can shop for old-world treasures!

Festival hours are: Friday, September 3: 5-11 PM; Saturday & Sunday, September 4-5: 12-11 PM; and Monday, September 6: 12-10 PM.
For more information and a complete music schedule, visit:

 www.tasteofpolonia.copernicusfdn.org

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Senior Citizens Memorial Park

The 25th annual celebration of art features paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, furniture and photography from 195 local and national artists, plus live music, theater, film screenings curated by the Chicago Short Film Brigade, dance and spoken word performances on stages throughout the fest, plus a food court and a beer and sangria tent.

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The People's Republic Of Funk

Jazz lineup on the Leavitt Stage:

Saturday
11:30 a.m.: Macie Stewart
1 p.m.: The Lane Beckstrom Trio
2:30 p.m.: Northeastern University Jazz Combo
4 p.m.: The Lane Beckstrom Sextet
5:30 p.m.: The Rajiv Halim Quintet

Sunday
11:30 a.m.: The People’s Republic of Funk
1 p.m.: The Lane Beckstrom Trio
2:30 p.m.: Ben Solomon
4 p.m.: Greg Uhlmann
5:30 p.m.: Kids These Days

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JoMarie Dugan found herself struggling with what kind of fundraiser she could create to support the Prairie Players Theatre Academy, an educational entertaining group in central Illinois. Then one night, she dreamt about a renaissance festival. With literally $1.39 in her pocket, she proceeded to create what would become the Illinois Renaissance Festival.

Dugan, the director of the Illinois Renaissance Festival, or IRF, has been putting the festivals together since 2003 and attributes her inspiration to her love of history and theater.

“I do not get paid for this. I have not been paid since 1997,” Dugan said. “My pleasure is to see the performances and see everyone have a good time.”

Every year, a portion of their revenue is donated to a different charity, and this year’s IRF donations are being given to Habitat for Humanity. Kittye Williams, assistant director of IRF, emphasized the purpose of IRF as a fundraiser that “brings to life 16th century England wherein patrons can step back in time to forget their cares, worries and stresses, and remember what it is like to laugh and enjoy life.”

A lot of entertainment will be provided, which includes weapon demonstrations, a gypsy encampment with belly dancers and fire eaters, village carriage rides and “war horse” rides.

The festival also offers a “King Henry’s Parliamentary Political Smoker” event in which local politicians will compete in several games. Vendors at the festival will be selling various items such as food, jewelry and pottery, and there will be music entertainment including singers and minstrels playing music.

Dugan also said that there will be a Viking demonstration and Shakespeare comedy group, as well as a children’s area with kid-friendly games and food.

The main entertainment of the festival, however, is Rodney Woodworth’s portrayal of King Henry VIII. The festival itself is intended to resemble a country village during King Henry VIII’s reign.

Dugan said that it is the interaction of the entertainers with the visitors which sets this Renaissance festival apart from others, especially Woodworth’s approachability with patrons.

“I’ve been to festivals where the entertainers have their noses up in the air and don’t talk to anyone,” Dugan said. “King Henry was loved by the common man and Rodney portrays that well. You ought to see him with the children. It’s wonderful, and you don’t see that type of interacting in a lot of places.”

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Illinois Renaissance Fair

Woodworth said that a common misconception with King Henry VIII is that he was an “ogre who killed his wives,” but in reality, he was a much more complex person. Besides his influence on medicine and hygiene, Woodworth said his character greatly influenced his kingdom both politically and religiously.

“He was this very athletic, ambitious, and passionate person,” Woodworth said. “He loved women, food, politics, and his children fiercely, and he had this love of life and loved to laugh.”

Woodworth’s presence as an influential figure, along with the other entertainers, is intended to serve an educational purpose.

“A lot of people are coming because it’s a learning experience,” Woodworth said.

The festival takes place on Aug. 28 and 29 from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Danville’s Ellsworth Park. General admission is $6 for adults. Twenty-four vendors and 22 performing groups will be present, including Paragon Jousting team, which will provide entertainment at 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on both days.

Paragon Jousting Team

 The Original Extreme Sport!
Knights in shining armor with gleaming swords gallop
onto the field atop their massive warhorses.
A challenge is issued…..
The knights don helmets, take up shields, and the joust begins!
knightsforhire@paragonjousting.com
http://www.paragonjousting.com/

Ad-Hoc Renaissance Dance Troupe
Audience participation renaissance dancing.

ATA Black Belt Academy
Board breaking, demo team form and self-defense.
http://www.ata.com/danville.com
jenwoowoo17@comcast.net

Dan the Wizard
Magic through chemistry.

Drunk and Sailor
The Drunk and Captain Amos Muirhead will perform
drinking songs and sea shanties in a hilarious
manner which encourages high levels of audience participation.
http://www.drunknsailor.com/
captamosmuirhead@gmail.com

EBBD/Ees’aBella Bellydance
Contract Person: Erica Peacock
217-917-BELY(2359)
http://www.eesabellabellydance.com/

Gypsy Hips — Belly Dancers
Gypsy Hips is grounded in Middle Eastern styles of dance,
but is inspired by other cultural dance forms as well.
http://www.gypsyhips.com/
jellis@illinois.edu

Hey, Nonny Nonny Players
“So, You Want to Be a Pirate”
Comedy show with swordfights and audience partication.
http://www.nonnynonny.com/

Merry Measure
A instrumental trio of singers who play the
guitar, mandolin, pennywhistle, bodhran, and recorders.
http://www.merrymeasure.com/
merrymeasure@rcn.com

Minstrel Woode
Musical troupe playing bouzouki, hammer dulicmer
guitar, harp, herdy gerdy and whistle.
http://www.minstrelwoode.com/

Pickled Brothers Sideshow
A comedy stunt show that includes fire-eating,
sword swallowing, juggling, bullwhip cracking,
and a bed of nails routine so funny that
you’ll forget there is a human in pain!
http://www.pickledbrothers.com/
travis@pickledbrothers.com

Royal Army of Comstock
Royal Court for His Majesty King Henry VIII
They offer a living history encampment
with live demonstrations throughout the day.
Live combat shows demonstrating the fighting tactics used
during the Wars of the Roses, as well as nobility and
royalty based around that of the Tudors.
http://www.traoc.com/
kingmichaellancaster@gmail.com

Seacat Gypsy Tribe
Danville, IL

Shattock School of Defense
A Comdey Sword Fighting Show
http://www.ragetheatrics.com/
nate.mims@gmail.com

Tribe Woden Thor, Inc.
Germanic and Norse living history encampment.
Weapon and armor demonstrations with full contact fighting.
chieffrederick@tribewodenthor.org
http://www.tribewodenthor.org/

The Ladies of the Salty Kiss
“Pyratical of Original Comedy!”
An all female pirate improv comedy act.

http://www.theladiesofthesaltykiss.com

okierennie1@aol.com

Windy City Wizard’s Traveling Extravaganza
Medieval side show, magic, tarot card reading,
palm reading, astrology and fire eating.
http://www.windycitywizard.com/

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 Spotlight: The Shawn Maxwell Quartet

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Its all that jazz -- and so much more this weekend in downtown Woodstock for the third annual Woodstock Jazz Festival.

Starting at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 27, the Woodstock Square will be filled with the smooth sounds and rolling rhythms of 11 different area jazz groups from around northwest Illinois. The groups will be performing over the course of the entire weekend at different local restaurants and cafes.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 2010

STAGE LEFT CAFE
  7:00 PM  Typhanie Monique Duo
  8:15 PM  Shawn Maxwell Quartet
  9:30 PM  Elaine Dame Duo

SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 2010

WOODSTOCK CITY SQUARE
  9:00 AM  Music Mavericks
10:00 AM  Blue Skies
11:00 AM  McHenry County College Jazz Combo
12:00 PM  Outcast Jazz Band
  1:30 PM  Duke Ellington Retrospective (music clinic)
                 w/Dr. Thomas Takayama & Bryan Kyrouac

STAGE LEFT CAFE
  7:00 PM  Roger Panella Trio
  8:15 PM  Paul Abella Quartet
  9:30 PM  Chris Greene Quartet

“I love jazz music,” said Billy Denk, president of Jazz in the Square, the nonprofit group that puts on the jazz festival. “I perform jazz music. When we first started (putting this festival together) we did not have a venue to feature jazz performance in the community.

“The response has been very positive. We have seen the audience grow and the number of jazz fans continue to grow.”

The first ensemble, Typhanie Monique with Neal Alger, takes the stage at 7 p.m. at the Stage Left Cafe, located next to the Woodstock Opera House on East Van Buren Street. The performance includes two other jazz groups, the Shawn Maxwell Quartet and Elaine Dame with Kyle Asche, and costs $10.

But for those looking for a free jazz fix, have no fear. At 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 28, four different jazz groups will be performing for free in the Woodstock Square.

New this year is a jazz clinic on Duke Ellington and the imagery within his music. The clinic is open to all ages and Jazz in the Square asks only for a $5 donation.

The clinic will include a multimedia presentation that discusses the life of Duke Ellington and explains the meaning of his music.

“Duke Ellington was such an important American,” Denk said. “Not just as a musician, but as a composer, Denk said. The mission of (Jazz in the Square) is to provide jazz and music education.”

Jazz in the Square first began in 2007. The group meets two times a month in downtown Woodstock at Stage Left Cafe for jazz jams. Jazz musicians of all ages are welcome.

Jazz jams allows professional musicians to interact with younger musicians, Denk, a guitar player, said. The culmination of all of this is the jazz festival.

This year Jazz in the Square also has more groups from Chicago, a trend organizers hope will continue in the years to come.

“We want to see more groups from Chicago,” Denk said. “All of our performing groups are local because we want to feature groups from the region We definitely expect it to be standing room only this year.”

If you go

What: The third annual Jazz on the Square jazz music festival. New this year: a clinic on the imagery behind Duke Ellington’s music.

When: from 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28; performance times vary

Where: Woodstock Square, downtown Woodstock, and Stage Left Cafe

How much? Performance costs vary. Organizers ask a $5 donation for the Duke Ellington Clinic.

Details: (847) 340-8319 or http://www.jazzonthesquare.net/

The 2010 Woodstock Jazz Festival is scheduled for August 27 -- 28.  The festival will officially take place at Stage Left Cafe and the Woodstock City Square.

In addition, Jazz on the Square will host a music clinic on Saturday afternoon
at Stage Left Cafe.

Friends of Jazz on the Square (La Petite Creperie and Liquid Blues)
will also host music during the festival.  Please be sure to visit the wonderful restaurants and shops in downtown Woodstock during the festival!

FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 2010

STAGE LEFT CAFE
  7:00 PM  Typhanie Monique Duo
  8:15 PM  Shawn Maxwell Quartet
  9:30 PM  Elaine Dame Duo

SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 2010

WOODSTOCK CITY SQUARE
  9:00 AM  Music Mavericks
10:00 AM  Blue Skies
11:00 AM  McHenry County College Jazz Combo
12:00 PM  Outcast Jazz Band
  1:30 PM  Duke Ellington Retrospective (music clinic)
                 w/Dr. Thomas Takayama & Bryan Kyrouac

STAGE LEFT CAFE
  7:00 PM  Roger Panella Trio
  8:15 PM  Paul Abella Quartet
  9:30 PM  Chris Greene Quartet

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Phone: 312.744.1379
Cell: 312.718.1186
E-mail: naomi.hattori@cityofchicago.org

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