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American Art American City - A Chicago Celebration, Sponsored by the Terra Foundation for American Art

Chicago — Wed, 28 May 2008 11:44:46 -0500

AMERICAN ART AMERICAN CITY SUMMER PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS more...

Yang style Tai Chi Fan Form (Wilmette)

CAR_Rachel — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:30:47 -0500

Every Saturday 9am-10am. To learn, practise and perform 73-step Yang style Tai Chi Fan Form which looks like a beautiful fan dance when performed to a traditional Chinese music.

Lee's Tai Chi Hapkido Kendo School
3207 Lake Avenue, Unit 9B
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 920-9815
www.leethk.com

Ballet Classes with Natalie Rast at Rast Ballet

CAR_Rachel — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:38:56 -0500

Rast Ballet & Dance Studio
1803 West Byron, Suite 201
Chicago, Illinois 60613
773/419.4487
info@rastballet.com

http://www.rastballet.com/class_schedule.html

more...

African Drum and Dance classes At Quennect 4

CAR_Rachel — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:56:57 -0500

Beginners African Drum and Dance Classes (2416 W. North Ave.)

from craigslist chicago | general community search for "dance"

The weather is getting nice and people want to wear less! So come and workout with a great beginners drum & dance class. There are African Drum and Dance Classes at Quennect4 Studios located 2716 W. North Ave (Next to the Dollar Store). Classes are every Wednesday more...

Scottish Country Dancing in Evanston

CAR_Rachel — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:11:27 -0500

Looking for something different? Looking to get out for an evening? How about Scottish Country Dancing? The Evanston Scottish Country dancers invite you to join them on Friday nights from 7:30 – 9:00 ish at the Winnetka Community House (620 Lincoln Avenue, Winnetka, IL)room 103. Frances Gillan has been instructing beginning and advanced dancers the strathspeys, reels, and jigs that she learned in Scotland for 40 years. No partner/experience necessary. more...

Justin Cooper: Thread

Gallery 400 — Fri, 02 May 2008 13:04:54 -0500

Thread offers Justin Cooper's first large-scale sculpture/installation, the exhibition is bookended with two performances featuring Cooper with Noelle Mason and Ross Moreno. The installation and performances will interact together intimately, like lovers, as well as ignore each other completely, like lovers. Meanwhile, several dichotomies will be pressed into service: temporality vs. permanence; abstraction vs. personification; audience vs. performer; speech vs. gesture; observed impossibility vs. unseen possibility; low profile vs. high body mass; hard factual accounting vs. ethereal hazy accounting; retention vs. loss; celestial chimes vs. terrestrial drums; object vs. space; cold equations vs. heartwarming pseudoscience; eye-witness account vs. eye-witness account; acting vs. re-acting; realistic expectation vs. idealistic projection; unexplained giant fur-covered paper bag vs. explained giant fur-covered paper bag etc... more...

Open Studio under the Cultural Center -- Mike Genovese

CAR_Barbara — Fri, 30 May 2008 16:29:22 -0500

Open Studio: Mike Genovese
Artist Michael Genovese will transplant his studio in the pedway of the
Chicago Cultural Center (May 1st -June 30th, 2008) as a second phase of his on-site interactive project realized at the Museum of
Contemporary Art Chicago earlier this year. Chicagoans in transit are invited into an artists' studio that welcomes interaction, collaboration, and contemplation. The general public is encouraged to partake in the process by carving their hopes and aspirations, complaints, or confessions onto designated plates of aluminum. The project intends to record a range of perspectives and culture native to Chicago through an art making practice. The collection of work will be exhibited in art galleries and institutions in various regions of the country, showing the unique and dynamic personality of Chicagoans and it's visitors. more...

Rhonda L. Gray Solo Exhibition "Color My Love"

CAR_Alpha — Wed, 07 May 2008 14:49:47 -0500

UIC African American Cultural Center coordinates formal and informal educational programs such as lecture series, visiting artists programs, and symposia. The objective in hosting monthly exhibits increases the opportunities for reciprocal service relationships between students and the African-American community of Chicago. more...

Zena Rommett seeks to contact her students

CAR_Rachel — Fri, 02 May 2008 13:10:03 -0500

Zena Rommett wants to invite all her students for the past 60 years to a party to celebrate her new book. She also wants to include your experiences! If you have worked with Zena, please contact her at CamilleRommett@Floor-Barre.org.
more...

Chicago Dance Supply- April/May Newsletter

CAR_Rachel — Fri, 02 May 2008 14:24:58 -0500

more...

Timea Tihanyi, "Two Spaces, One Body," & Christa Donner, "ExtraSensory"

anatgallery — Thu, 01 May 2008 00:22:50 -0500

Timea Tihanyi, "Two Spaces, One Body," fiber sculptures rendering abstract visual representations of the body tactile and sunstantial Christa Donner, "ExtraSensory," photos and works on paper re-envisioning anatomy to more accurately reflect the feeling of embodiment Free, public reception for the artists: Friday, May 2, from 5 to 8 pm Entire museum open for viewing Exhibitions run through July 18, 2008 Museum open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm Regular museum admission: $9 for adults; $5 for students and seniors Tuesdays free more...

Cabinet of Curiosities: Images from Disparate Worlds

abreen — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:49:36 -0500

TOJO Gallery presents Cabinet of Curiosities: Images from Disparate Worlds, a group exhibition by Chicago-based artists Andrew Breen, Anders Johnson, Matt Kelly, and Amelia Kieras. Cabinet of Curiosities is a dynamic collection of images, including macrocosms and microcosms of real and imaginary worlds. The show opens Friday, May 2nd with an artist reception from 6 to 11 pm, and continues through May 31st.
more...

May Classes at the Division Street Dance Loft

CAR_Rachel — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:20:02 -0500

May Classes at the Division Street Dance Loft
735 W. Division St. Chicago IL 60610- Studio #309

located at the SE corner of Division St. & Halsted
(call 773 895 4186 when you get there to buzz in)
for more info see: www.rtgdance.com or email: rachelthorne2@rtgdance.com

Tuesday Evenings: May 6, 13, 20 & 27
6:00-8pm
New Approaches to Modern Dance Tech.
Adv. beg./Intermediate level
Instructor: Rachel Thorne Germond* more...

National Arts Journalism Program: Panel Discussion on the Future of Public Arts Funding

CAR_Rachel — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:34:17 -0500

PANEL DISCUSSION :
THE FUTURE OF PUBLIC ARTS FUNDING?

http://www.najp.org/events/publicarts/or1.pdf

NAJP : Events : Panel Discussions : The Future of Public Arts Funding?

THE NATIONAL ARTS JOURNALISM PROGRAM SEEKS to improve the quality of arts and cultural journalism, as well as its prestige in American newsrooms. The extent to which journalism is probing or superficial, broadly engaging or exclusive, helps determine the level of public appreciation of the arts. more...

Los Angeles Dance Events

CAR_Rachel — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:56:26 -0500
Los Angeles Area Performances Courtesy of Dance Resource Center of Los Angeles "Met'a-mor'fo-sis" presenting an evening of new dance works created by the choreographers and dancers of Loyola Marymount University Dance Theater(LMUDT) in Strub Theater at Loyola Marymount University on April 23-26 2008. These artists have created pieces ranging from the abstract and contemporary to commercial hip-hop, while remaining united by their exploration of physicality, virtuosity, and personal expression. Tickets: $10 general admission $5 student with valid ID. Box Office: (310) 338-7588 more...

Suzuki Method of Actor Training

Links Hall Educational Programming — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:23:46 -0500

Jeremy Sher

Suzuki Method of Actor Training

Saturdays, May 3-24, 2:30-4:30pm Followed by a Community Practice 4:30-5:30pm$100, $85 with a non-refundable payment by April 14

Suzuki is a powerful physical training technique drawing from ballet, martial arts, Kabuki and other disciplines. Focusing on breath, the center and the lower body, with stomping, slow movement and explosive gestures, Suzuki brings attention to the voice and its connection to the body. No prior Suzuki experience required. Each session will be followed by an hour-long community practice open to workshop participants as well as artists with prior Suzuki Training. Jeremy Sher is a professional actor in Chicago, who has trained in Suzuki for over nine years around the country and overseas. more...

Intro Series in Skinner Releasing Technique

Links Hall Educational Programming — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:16:06 -0500
Julie Mayo/Dim Sum Dance Intro Series in Skinner Releasing Technique Mondays, May 5-26, 6:30-8:30pm $48 for the series, $15 drop-in Skinner Releasing Technique™ is a pioneering approach to dancing that has evolved from the simple principle that when we are releasing tension and habitual holding patterns we can move more freely, powerfully, and articulately. Through guided imagery, music, and hands-on partner studies, the practice facilitates a deep kinesthetic experience of movement, and allows the individual to proceed at their own pace. Open to all. Julie Mayo is Artistic Director of contemporary dance company Dim Sum Dance and a certified teacher of Skinner Releasing Technique™. www.dimsumdance.org For more information or to register for the workshop contact Erica at 773.281.0824 or emott@linkshall.org Links Hall is located at 3435 N. Sheffield Avenue, Chicago.

2008 Cary Visual Art Temporary Outdoor Sculpture Competition and Exhibition

Cary Visual Art — Wed, 07 May 2008 10:50:35 -0500

Call to Artists: Cary Visual Art Temporary Outdoor Sculpture Competition and Exhibition. Deadline for Applications: Fri., May16

Cary Visual Art invites sculptors from around the country to submit their works for consideration for this exciting event. Ten sculptors will be selected by juror Hank Foreman of the Turchin Center for the Arts (Boone, NC) to exhibit their works on Cary Town Hall Campus from August '08 through June '09. Each finalist will receive a $1,000 stipend, one $5,000 grand prize will be awarded.

Information available at www.carysculpture.org. Entries, digital images, and $25 entry fee must be received by May 16.

Call 919.531.2821 or go to the dedicated website for more information. more...

Gothic/Rock Tribal Fusion Bellydance

CAR_Rachel — Wed, 14 May 2008 12:39:37 -0500

Gothic/Rock Tribal Fusion Bellydance @ addison and elston

.This is a tribal fusion class that will build upon your basic belly dance knowledge, both cabaret and tribal, & express this vocabulary through rock and gothic influenced music. Concentrating on posture, we will explore arm movement, shimmies, undulations, locks and other Oriental dance techniques. A focus on expression, composure, and all around 'bad girl attitude' will be incorporated into slow movements, appearing to be "swimming through honey". But we will not leave out the lightning fast sudden movements that will make your heart quicken! You will learn a repertoire of spooky/bad girl combinations, breakdowns of more...

HPAC Talkingpoint: Phyllis Bramson and Judith Geichman

CAR_Barbara — Wed, 28 May 2008 18:11:51 -0500
Talkingpoint: Phyllis Bramson and Judith Geichman

Muller Meeting Room
Monday, June 9, 2008
6:00 pm

Phyllis Bramson and Judith Geichman are our featured TalkingPoint artists for June! Come down to the Art Center for a chance to listen, discuss, and learn from an exciting and growing community of creative individuals more...

KO Enterprises

CAR_Alpha — Sun, 11 May 2008 13:08:06 -0500
KO Enterprises is a private label garment production and retail facility, located in Chicago's former garment manufacturing neighborhood and the UE union hall. Frau Fiber, textile worker and activist will mimic the human expenditure of apparel production, performing the labor of disassembly garment construction of a white-collar uniform. KO Enterprises, White-collar shirt knock off instruction @ the Sewing Rebellion. Mess Hall, 6932 North Glenwood Ave. Red Line Morse Stop. Sunday May 18, 12-4pm. Check Web site for hours of operation, and locations. more...

Well-Run Development Program

CAR_Leigh — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:00:35 -0500
Successful fundraisers know that a well-run development program has a diversified and balanced funding mix. Whether you're a new or experienced development professional, this two-day workshop presents the big picture perspective as well as the drilled-down approach to running a successful development program. Cost: $275 per person; $220 for Members more...

yoga

karenfaith — Tue, 13 May 2008 17:13:07 -0500
Karen Faith leads a yoga class for relatively normal people with artistic, spiritual or stress-related curiousities. Wednesdays 7-8:30pm, Sundays 11-12:30am. www.tsubochicago.com $15. 1821 W Hubbard, suite 201.

Links Hall E Weekly: #275

CAR_Rachel — Wed, 14 May 2008 17:55:06 -0500
A weekly guide to happenings at Links Hall and in the performance community. May 14, 2008 more...

Tony Fitzpatrick Gallery Talk

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:28:43 -0500

The artist will discuss his work.

Tony Fitzpatrick is not merely a Chicago artist but an institution—an accomplished poet, actor, boxer, and raconteur, among other roles.

More info.. more...

HEIDI LATSKY DANCE'S "GIMP," PRESENTED BY THE VICTORY GARDENS ACCESS PROJECT, MAY 15 AT THE BIOGRAPH

CAR_Rachel — Wed, 14 May 2008 16:25:54 -0500

DISABLED AND NON-DISABLED DANCERS CREATE PHYSICAL POETRY IN HEIDI LATSKY DANCE'S "GIMP," PRESENTED BY THE VICTORY GARDENS ACCESS PROJECT, MAY 15 AT THE BIOGRAPH

more...

Jimmie Briggs on his book, "Innocents Lost: When Child Soldiers Go to War"

kkasiarz — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:22:38 -0500
The World Beyond the Headlines presents Jimmie Briggs on his book, Innocents Lost: When Child Soldiers Go to War.
more...

Chicago Artist to Watch with Terry Dixon

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:42:38 -0500
As part of the CAC's Chicago Artists to Watch campaign, an effort to showcase talented CAC members from communities that have been under-represented in the past, Terry Dixon will present his work, influence, and practice. Throughout his body of work, Terry explores kinetic connections with his abstract line style. His painting is sometimes called aggressive and sporadic and then slows down to a smooth sense of control.

An Evening with Kenny Leon

CAR_Mechelle — Mon, 05 May 2008 12:41:27 -0500
Northwestern School of Communication invites you to a special event with Kenny Leon, Broadway director, artistic director of True Colors Theater and former Artistic Director of the Alliance Theatre, on Thursday, May 15 at 6 p.m. at the Josephine Louise Theater, 20 Arts Circle Dr. Evanston. Tickets are free but reservations are required. Call 847-491-7282 for reservations. more...

The Muscle of the Soul: Voice and Artist

CAR_Entry — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:29:32 -0500

The Muscle of the Soul: Voice and Artist
May 14-16, 6:30-9pm
at Experimental Sound Studio,
5925 N. Ravenswood Ave.
$150
(50% non-refundable deposit required to register)
REGISTER NOW

more...

Doug Post's NYC

CAR_Rachel — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:45:51 -0500

In this issue

:: Performances this week

:: Dancers needed

:: Grants, Space Grants, Fellowships & Residencies

:: Upcoming performances

:: Welcome back, Free Advice!

:: Artist Housing Needed

more...

American Art American City - A Chicago Celebration, Sponsored by the Terra Foundation for American Art

Chicago — Wed, 28 May 2008 11:44:46 -0500

AMERICAN ART AMERICAN CITY SUMMER PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS more...

Yang style Tai Chi Fan Form (Wilmette)

CAR_Rachel — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:30:47 -0500

Every Saturday 9am-10am. To learn, practise and perform 73-step Yang style Tai Chi Fan Form which looks like a beautiful fan dance when performed to a traditional Chinese music.

Lee's Tai Chi Hapkido Kendo School
3207 Lake Avenue, Unit 9B
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 920-9815
www.leethk.com

Ballet Classes with Natalie Rast at Rast Ballet

CAR_Rachel — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:38:56 -0500
Rast Ballet & Dance Studio
1803 West Byron, Suite 201
Chicago, Illinois 60613
773/419.4487
info@rastballet.com
http://www.rastballet.com/class_schedule.html

more...

African Drum and Dance classes At Quennect 4

CAR_Rachel — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:56:57 -0500
Beginners African Drum and Dance Classes (2416 W. North Ave.)
from craigslist chicago | general community search for "dance"

The weather is getting nice and people want to wear less! So come and workout with a great beginners drum & dance class. There are African Drum and Dance Classes at Quennect4 Studios located 2716 W. North Ave (Next to the Dollar Store). Classes are every Wednesday more...

Scottish Country Dancing in Evanston

CAR_Rachel — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:11:27 -0500
Looking for something different? Looking to get out for an evening? How about Scottish Country Dancing? The Evanston Scottish Country dancers invite you to join them on Friday nights from 7:30 – 9:00 ish at the Winnetka Community House (620 Lincoln Avenue, Winnetka, IL)room 103. Frances Gillan has been instructing beginning and advanced dancers the strathspeys, reels, and jigs that she learned in Scotland for 40 years. No partner/experience necessary. more...

Justin Cooper: Thread

Gallery 400 — Fri, 02 May 2008 13:04:54 -0500
Thread offers Justin Cooper's first large-scale sculpture/installation, the exhibition is bookended with two performances featuring Cooper with Noelle Mason and Ross Moreno. The installation and performances will interact together intimately, like lovers, as well as ignore each other completely, like lovers. Meanwhile, several dichotomies will be pressed into service: temporality vs. permanence; abstraction vs. personification; audience vs. performer; speech vs. gesture; observed impossibility vs. unseen possibility; low profile vs. high body mass; hard factual accounting vs. ethereal hazy accounting; retention vs. loss; celestial chimes vs. terrestrial drums; object vs. space; cold equations vs. heartwarming pseudoscience; eye-witness account vs. eye-witness account; acting vs. re-acting; realistic expectation vs. idealistic projection; unexplained giant fur-covered paper bag vs. explained giant fur-covered paper bag etc... more...

Open Studio under the Cultural Center -- Mike Genovese

CAR_Barbara — Fri, 30 May 2008 16:29:22 -0500
Open Studio: Mike Genovese
Artist Michael Genovese will transplant his studio in the pedway of the
Chicago Cultural Center (May 1st -June 30th, 2008) as a second phase of his on-site interactive project realized at the Museum of
Contemporary Art Chicago earlier this year. Chicagoans in transit are invited into an artists' studio that welcomes interaction, collaboration, and contemplation. The general public is encouraged to partake in the process by carving their hopes and aspirations, complaints, or confessions onto designated plates of aluminum. The project intends to record a range of perspectives and culture native to Chicago through an art making practice. The collection of work will be exhibited in art galleries and institutions in various regions of the country, showing the unique and dynamic personality of Chicagoans and it's visitors. more...

Rhonda L. Gray Solo Exhibition "Color My Love"

CAR_Alpha — Wed, 07 May 2008 14:49:47 -0500
UIC African American Cultural Center coordinates formal and informal educational programs such as lecture series, visiting artists programs, and symposia. The objective in hosting monthly exhibits increases the opportunities for reciprocal service relationships between students and the African-American community of Chicago. more...

Zena Rommett seeks to contact her students

CAR_Rachel — Fri, 02 May 2008 13:10:03 -0500
Zena Rommett wants to invite all her students for the past 60 years to a party to celebrate her new book. She also wants to include your experiences! If you have worked with Zena, please contact her at CamilleRommett@Floor-Barre.org.
more...

Chicago Dance Supply- April/May Newsletter

CAR_Rachel — Fri, 02 May 2008 14:24:58 -0500
more...

Timea Tihanyi, "Two Spaces, One Body," & Christa Donner, "ExtraSensory"

anatgallery — Thu, 01 May 2008 00:22:50 -0500
Timea Tihanyi, "Two Spaces, One Body," fiber sculptures rendering abstract visual representations of the body tactile and sunstantial Christa Donner, "ExtraSensory," photos and works on paper re-envisioning anatomy to more accurately reflect the feeling of embodiment Free, public reception for the artists: Friday, May 2, from 5 to 8 pm Entire museum open for viewing Exhibitions run through July 18, 2008 Museum open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm Regular museum admission: $9 for adults; $5 for students and seniors Tuesdays free more...

Cabinet of Curiosities: Images from Disparate Worlds

abreen — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:49:36 -0500

TOJO Gallery presents Cabinet of Curiosities: Images from Disparate Worlds, a group exhibition by Chicago-based artists Andrew Breen, Anders Johnson, Matt Kelly, and Amelia Kieras. Cabinet of Curiosities is a dynamic collection of images, including macrocosms and microcosms of real and imaginary worlds. The show opens Friday, May 2nd with an artist reception from 6 to 11 pm, and continues through May 31st.
more...

May Classes at the Division Street Dance Loft

CAR_Rachel — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:20:02 -0500
May Classes at the Division Street Dance Loft
735 W. Division St. Chicago IL 60610- Studio #309

located at the SE corner of Division St. & Halsted
(call 773 895 4186 when you get there to buzz in)
for more info see: www.rtgdance.com or email: rachelthorne2@rtgdance.com

Tuesday Evenings: May 6, 13, 20 & 27
6:00-8pm
New Approaches to Modern Dance Tech.
Adv. beg./Intermediate level
Instructor: Rachel Thorne Germond* more...

National Arts Journalism Program: Panel Discussion on the Future of Public Arts Funding

CAR_Rachel — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:34:17 -0500

PANEL DISCUSSION :
THE FUTURE OF PUBLIC ARTS FUNDING?

http://www.najp.org/events/publicarts/or1.pdf

NAJP : Events : Panel Discussions : The Future of Public Arts Funding?

THE NATIONAL ARTS JOURNALISM PROGRAM SEEKS to improve the quality of arts and cultural journalism, as well as its prestige in American newsrooms. The extent to which journalism is probing or superficial, broadly engaging or exclusive, helps determine the level of public appreciation of the arts. more...

Los Angeles Dance Events

CAR_Rachel — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:56:26 -0500
Los Angeles Area Performances Courtesy of Dance Resource Center of Los Angeles "Met'a-mor'fo-sis" presenting an evening of new dance works created by the choreographers and dancers of Loyola Marymount University Dance Theater(LMUDT) in Strub Theater at Loyola Marymount University on April 23-26 2008. These artists have created pieces ranging from the abstract and contemporary to commercial hip-hop, while remaining united by their exploration of physicality, virtuosity, and personal expression. Tickets: $10 general admission $5 student with valid ID. Box Office: (310) 338-7588 more...

Suzuki Method of Actor Training

Links Hall Educational Programming — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:23:46 -0500

Jeremy Sher

Suzuki Method of Actor Training

Saturdays, May 3-24, 2:30-4:30pm Followed by a Community Practice 4:30-5:30pm$100, $85 with a non-refundable payment by April 14

Suzuki is a powerful physical training technique drawing from ballet, martial arts, Kabuki and other disciplines. Focusing on breath, the center and the lower body, with stomping, slow movement and explosive gestures, Suzuki brings attention to the voice and its connection to the body. No prior Suzuki experience required. Each session will be followed by an hour-long community practice open to workshop participants as well as artists with prior Suzuki Training. Jeremy Sher is a professional actor in Chicago, who has trained in Suzuki for over nine years around the country and overseas. more...

Intro Series in Skinner Releasing Technique

Links Hall Educational Programming — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:16:06 -0500
Julie Mayo/Dim Sum Dance Intro Series in Skinner Releasing Technique Mondays, May 5-26, 6:30-8:30pm $48 for the series, $15 drop-in Skinner Releasing Technique™ is a pioneering approach to dancing that has evolved from the simple principle that when we are releasing tension and habitual holding patterns we can move more freely, powerfully, and articulately. Through guided imagery, music, and hands-on partner studies, the practice facilitates a deep kinesthetic experience of movement, and allows the individual to proceed at their own pace. Open to all. Julie Mayo is Artistic Director of contemporary dance company Dim Sum Dance and a certified teacher of Skinner Releasing Technique™. www.dimsumdance.org For more information or to register for the workshop contact Erica at 773.281.0824 or emott@linkshall.org Links Hall is located at 3435 N. Sheffield Avenue, Chicago.

2008 Cary Visual Art Temporary Outdoor Sculpture Competition and Exhibition

Cary Visual Art — Wed, 07 May 2008 10:50:35 -0500

Call to Artists: Cary Visual Art Temporary Outdoor Sculpture Competition and Exhibition. Deadline for Applications: Fri., May16

Cary Visual Art invites sculptors from around the country to submit their works for consideration for this exciting event. Ten sculptors will be selected by juror Hank Foreman of the Turchin Center for the Arts (Boone, NC) to exhibit their works on Cary Town Hall Campus from August '08 through June '09. Each finalist will receive a $1,000 stipend, one $5,000 grand prize will be awarded.

Information available at www.carysculpture.org. Entries, digital images, and $25 entry fee must be received by May 16.

Call 919.531.2821 or go to the dedicated website for more information. more...

Gothic/Rock Tribal Fusion Bellydance

CAR_Rachel — Wed, 14 May 2008 12:39:37 -0500

Gothic/Rock Tribal Fusion Bellydance @ addison and elston

.This is a tribal fusion class that will build upon your basic belly dance knowledge, both cabaret and tribal, & express this vocabulary through rock and gothic influenced music. Concentrating on posture, we will explore arm movement, shimmies, undulations, locks and other Oriental dance techniques. A focus on expression, composure, and all around 'bad girl attitude' will be incorporated into slow movements, appearing to be "swimming through honey". But we will not leave out the lightning fast sudden movements that will make your heart quicken! You will learn a repertoire of spooky/bad girl combinations, breakdowns of more...

HPAC Talkingpoint: Phyllis Bramson and Judith Geichman

CAR_Barbara — Wed, 28 May 2008 18:11:51 -0500
Talkingpoint: Phyllis Bramson and Judith Geichman

Muller Meeting Room
Monday, June 9, 2008
6:00 pm

Phyllis Bramson and Judith Geichman are our featured TalkingPoint artists for June! Come down to the Art Center for a chance to listen, discuss, and learn from an exciting and growing community of creative individuals more...

KO Enterprises

CAR_Alpha — Sun, 11 May 2008 13:08:06 -0500
KO Enterprises is a private label garment production and retail facility, located in Chicago's former garment manufacturing neighborhood and the UE union hall. Frau Fiber, textile worker and activist will mimic the human expenditure of apparel production, performing the labor of disassembly garment construction of a white-collar uniform. KO Enterprises, White-collar shirt knock off instruction @ the Sewing Rebellion. Mess Hall, 6932 North Glenwood Ave. Red Line Morse Stop. Sunday May 18, 12-4pm. Check Web site for hours of operation, and locations. more...

yoga

karenfaith — Tue, 13 May 2008 17:13:07 -0500
Karen Faith leads a yoga class for relatively normal people with artistic, spiritual or stress-related curiousities. Wednesdays 7-8:30pm, Sundays 11-12:30am. www.tsubochicago.com $15. 1821 W Hubbard, suite 201.

Links Hall E Weekly: #275

CAR_Rachel — Wed, 14 May 2008 17:55:06 -0500
A weekly guide to happenings at Links Hall and in the performance community. May 14, 2008 more...

HEIDI LATSKY DANCE'S "GIMP," PRESENTED BY THE VICTORY GARDENS ACCESS PROJECT, MAY 15 AT THE BIOGRAPH

CAR_Rachel — Wed, 14 May 2008 16:25:54 -0500

DISABLED AND NON-DISABLED DANCERS CREATE PHYSICAL POETRY IN HEIDI LATSKY DANCE'S "GIMP," PRESENTED BY THE VICTORY GARDENS ACCESS PROJECT, MAY 15 AT THE BIOGRAPH

more...

Doug Post's NYC

CAR_Rachel — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:45:51 -0500

In this issue

:: Performances this week

:: Dancers needed

:: Grants, Space Grants, Fellowships & Residencies

:: Upcoming performances

:: Welcome back, Free Advice!

:: Artist Housing Needed

more...

Results and Efficiency: Evaluating Your Fundraising Program

CAR_Leigh — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:05:08 -0500
Learn how to assess your organization's overall fundraising program using a variety of metrics and how to communicate the effectiveness of your fundraising activities to internal and external audiences. Gain practical skills in using fundraising results to establish goals and future strategies. Cost: $80 per person; $64 for Members For more information, visit www.donorsforum.org

Free Introduction to Business Planning Workshop

norendain — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:58:58 -0500

Attend a FREE Free workshop on the fundamentals of writing a business plan. This session puts small business owners in the arts and creative industries on the right path to creating a practical business plan. Registration is required. more...

Flamenco Classes at NIU

CAR_Rachel — Fri, 16 May 2008 12:06:04 -0500

In residence at Northeastern Illinois University

Dame Libby Komaiko, Founder & Artistic Director more...

Mural Stories - a panel discussion about the past, present and future of murals

vanessasanchez — Wed, 14 May 2008 12:48:08 -0500
Mural Stories - The history, present state and future of murals
Yollocalli Arts Reach presents 7 great artists who have all contributed to the murals in the community, coming together to discuss the history, the present state and the future of murals. Please join us in this discussion as we talk about the role of murals and their importance in the community. Each artist will present their own work with murals as well as answer questions from the audience.
Featuring: Maria Gaspar, José Guerrero, Monique Moreno, Pablo Serrano, Robert Valadez, Roy Villalobos, and Jeff Zimmermann

Friday, May 16th, 2008
5 PM - 7 PM
Yollocalli Arts Reach
1401 W 18th Street
For more information, please call 312-455-9652 ext 204 or email yollocalli@nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Mural Stories - a panel discussion about the past, present and future of murals

vanessasanchez — Mon, 12 May 2008 11:54:43 -0500
Mural Stories - The history, present state and future of murals
Yollocalli Arts Reach presents 7 great artists who have all contributed to the murals in the community, coming together to discuss the history, the present state and the future of murals. Please join us in this discussion as we talk about the role of murals and their importance in the community. Each artist will present their own work with murals as well as answer questions from the audience.
Featuring: Maria Gaspar, José Guerrero, Monique Moreno, Pablo Serrano, Robert Valadez, Roy Villalobos, and Jeff Zimmermann
Friday, May 16th, 2008
5 PM - 7 PM
Yollocalli Arts Reach
1401 W 18th Street
For more information, please call 312-455-9652 ext 204 or email yollocalli@nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org.

The Muscle of the Soul: Voice and Artist

CAR_Entry — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:29:32 -0500

The Muscle of the Soul: Voice and Artist
May 14-16, 6:30-9pm
at Experimental Sound Studio,
5925 N. Ravenswood Ave.
$150
(50% non-refundable deposit required to register)
REGISTER NOW

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Hello, Bye-Bye

Virtualartist — Tue, 06 May 2008 22:53:11 -0500
Hello, Bye-Bye
May 16 through June 13, 2008
Opening Reception:
Friday, May 16 from 7 to 10 pm
"Hello, Bye-Bye" is a group exhibition that features photography, painting, ceramics, drawings, installation, film and video by the members of Taiwanese Student Association (TSA) who study at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). more...

American Art American City - A Chicago Celebration, Sponsored by the Terra Foundation for American Art

Chicago — Wed, 28 May 2008 11:44:46 -0500

AMERICAN ART AMERICAN CITY SUMMER PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS more...

Yang style Tai Chi Fan Form (Wilmette)

CAR_Rachel — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:30:47 -0500

Every Saturday 9am-10am. To learn, practise and perform 73-step Yang style Tai Chi Fan Form which looks like a beautiful fan dance when performed to a traditional Chinese music.

Lee's Tai Chi Hapkido Kendo School
3207 Lake Avenue, Unit 9B
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 920-9815
www.leethk.com

Ballet Classes with Natalie Rast at Rast Ballet

CAR_Rachel — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:38:56 -0500
Rast Ballet & Dance Studio
1803 West Byron, Suite 201
Chicago, Illinois 60613
773/419.4487
info@rastballet.com
http://www.rastballet.com/class_schedule.html

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African Drum and Dance classes At Quennect 4

CAR_Rachel — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:56:57 -0500
Beginners African Drum and Dance Classes (2416 W. North Ave.)
from craigslist chicago | general community search for "dance"

The weather is getting nice and people want to wear less! So come and workout with a great beginners drum & dance class. There are African Drum and Dance Classes at Quennect4 Studios located 2716 W. North Ave (Next to the Dollar Store). Classes are every Wednesday more...

Scottish Country Dancing in Evanston

CAR_Rachel — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:11:27 -0500
Looking for something different? Looking to get out for an evening? How about Scottish Country Dancing? The Evanston Scottish Country dancers invite you to join them on Friday nights from 7:30 – 9:00 ish at the Winnetka Community House (620 Lincoln Avenue, Winnetka, IL)room 103. Frances Gillan has been instructing beginning and advanced dancers the strathspeys, reels, and jigs that she learned in Scotland for 40 years. No partner/experience necessary. more...

Justin Cooper: Thread

Gallery 400 — Fri, 02 May 2008 13:04:54 -0500
Thread offers Justin Cooper's first large-scale sculpture/installation, the exhibition is bookended with two performances featuring Cooper with Noelle Mason and Ross Moreno. The installation and performances will interact together intimately, like lovers, as well as ignore each other completely, like lovers. Meanwhile, several dichotomies will be pressed into service: temporality vs. permanence; abstraction vs. personification; audience vs. performer; speech vs. gesture; observed impossibility vs. unseen possibility; low profile vs. high body mass; hard factual accounting vs. ethereal hazy accounting; retention vs. loss; celestial chimes vs. terrestrial drums; object vs. space; cold equations vs. heartwarming pseudoscience; eye-witness account vs. eye-witness account; acting vs. re-acting; realistic expectation vs. idealistic projection; unexplained giant fur-covered paper bag vs. explained giant fur-covered paper bag etc... more...

Open Studio under the Cultural Center -- Mike Genovese

CAR_Barbara — Fri, 30 May 2008 16:29:22 -0500
Open Studio: Mike Genovese
Artist Michael Genovese will transplant his studio in the pedway of the
Chicago Cultural Center (May 1st -June 30th, 2008) as a second phase of his on-site interactive project realized at the Museum of
Contemporary Art Chicago earlier this year. Chicagoans in transit are invited into an artists' studio that welcomes interaction, collaboration, and contemplation. The general public is encouraged to partake in the process by carving their hopes and aspirations, complaints, or confessions onto designated plates of aluminum. The project intends to record a range of perspectives and culture native to Chicago through an art making practice. The collection of work will be exhibited in art galleries and institutions in various regions of the country, showing the unique and dynamic personality of Chicagoans and it's visitors. more...

Rhonda L. Gray Solo Exhibition "Color My Love"

CAR_Alpha — Wed, 07 May 2008 14:49:47 -0500
UIC African American Cultural Center coordinates formal and informal educational programs such as lecture series, visiting artists programs, and symposia. The objective in hosting monthly exhibits increases the opportunities for reciprocal service relationships between students and the African-American community of Chicago. more...

Zena Rommett seeks to contact her students

CAR_Rachel — Fri, 02 May 2008 13:10:03 -0500
Zena Rommett wants to invite all her students for the past 60 years to a party to celebrate her new book. She also wants to include your experiences! If you have worked with Zena, please contact her at CamilleRommett@Floor-Barre.org.
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Chicago Dance Supply- April/May Newsletter

CAR_Rachel — Fri, 02 May 2008 14:24:58 -0500
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Timea Tihanyi, "Two Spaces, One Body," & Christa Donner, "ExtraSensory"

anatgallery — Thu, 01 May 2008 00:22:50 -0500
Timea Tihanyi, "Two Spaces, One Body," fiber sculptures rendering abstract visual representations of the body tactile and sunstantial Christa Donner, "ExtraSensory," photos and works on paper re-envisioning anatomy to more accurately reflect the feeling of embodiment Free, public reception for the artists: Friday, May 2, from 5 to 8 pm Entire museum open for viewing Exhibitions run through July 18, 2008 Museum open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm Regular museum admission: $9 for adults; $5 for students and seniors Tuesdays free more...

Cabinet of Curiosities: Images from Disparate Worlds

abreen — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:49:36 -0500

TOJO Gallery presents Cabinet of Curiosities: Images from Disparate Worlds, a group exhibition by Chicago-based artists Andrew Breen, Anders Johnson, Matt Kelly, and Amelia Kieras. Cabinet of Curiosities is a dynamic collection of images, including macrocosms and microcosms of real and imaginary worlds. The show opens Friday, May 2nd with an artist reception from 6 to 11 pm, and continues through May 31st.
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May Classes at the Division Street Dance Loft

CAR_Rachel — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:20:02 -0500
May Classes at the Division Street Dance Loft
735 W. Division St. Chicago IL 60610- Studio #309

located at the SE corner of Division St. & Halsted
(call 773 895 4186 when you get there to buzz in)
for more info see: www.rtgdance.com or email: rachelthorne2@rtgdance.com

Tuesday Evenings: May 6, 13, 20 & 27
6:00-8pm
New Approaches to Modern Dance Tech.
Adv. beg./Intermediate level
Instructor: Rachel Thorne Germond* more...

National Arts Journalism Program: Panel Discussion on the Future of Public Arts Funding

CAR_Rachel — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:34:17 -0500

PANEL DISCUSSION :
THE FUTURE OF PUBLIC ARTS FUNDING?

http://www.najp.org/events/publicarts/or1.pdf

NAJP : Events : Panel Discussions : The Future of Public Arts Funding?

THE NATIONAL ARTS JOURNALISM PROGRAM SEEKS to improve the quality of arts and cultural journalism, as well as its prestige in American newsrooms. The extent to which journalism is probing or superficial, broadly engaging or exclusive, helps determine the level of public appreciation of the arts. more...

Los Angeles Dance Events

CAR_Rachel — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:56:26 -0500
Los Angeles Area Performances Courtesy of Dance Resource Center of Los Angeles "Met'a-mor'fo-sis" presenting an evening of new dance works created by the choreographers and dancers of Loyola Marymount University Dance Theater(LMUDT) in Strub Theater at Loyola Marymount University on April 23-26 2008. These artists have created pieces ranging from the abstract and contemporary to commercial hip-hop, while remaining united by their exploration of physicality, virtuosity, and personal expression. Tickets: $10 general admission $5 student with valid ID. Box Office: (310) 338-7588 more...

Suzuki Method of Actor Training

Links Hall Educational Programming — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:23:46 -0500

Jeremy Sher

Suzuki Method of Actor Training

Saturdays, May 3-24, 2:30-4:30pm Followed by a Community Practice 4:30-5:30pm$100, $85 with a non-refundable payment by April 14

Suzuki is a powerful physical training technique drawing from ballet, martial arts, Kabuki and other disciplines. Focusing on breath, the center and the lower body, with stomping, slow movement and explosive gestures, Suzuki brings attention to the voice and its connection to the body. No prior Suzuki experience required. Each session will be followed by an hour-long community practice open to workshop participants as well as artists with prior Suzuki Training. Jeremy Sher is a professional actor in Chicago, who has trained in Suzuki for over nine years around the country and overseas. more...

Intro Series in Skinner Releasing Technique

Links Hall Educational Programming — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:16:06 -0500
Julie Mayo/Dim Sum Dance Intro Series in Skinner Releasing Technique Mondays, May 5-26, 6:30-8:30pm $48 for the series, $15 drop-in Skinner Releasing Technique™ is a pioneering approach to dancing that has evolved from the simple principle that when we are releasing tension and habitual holding patterns we can move more freely, powerfully, and articulately. Through guided imagery, music, and hands-on partner studies, the practice facilitates a deep kinesthetic experience of movement, and allows the individual to proceed at their own pace. Open to all. Julie Mayo is Artistic Director of contemporary dance company Dim Sum Dance and a certified teacher of Skinner Releasing Technique™. www.dimsumdance.org For more information or to register for the workshop contact Erica at 773.281.0824 or emott@linkshall.org Links Hall is located at 3435 N. Sheffield Avenue, Chicago.

2008 Cary Visual Art Temporary Outdoor Sculpture Competition and Exhibition

Cary Visual Art — Wed, 07 May 2008 10:50:35 -0500

Call to Artists: Cary Visual Art Temporary Outdoor Sculpture Competition and Exhibition. Deadline for Applications: Fri., May16

Cary Visual Art invites sculptors from around the country to submit their works for consideration for this exciting event. Ten sculptors will be selected by juror Hank Foreman of the Turchin Center for the Arts (Boone, NC) to exhibit their works on Cary Town Hall Campus from August '08 through June '09. Each finalist will receive a $1,000 stipend, one $5,000 grand prize will be awarded.

Information available at www.carysculpture.org. Entries, digital images, and $25 entry fee must be received by May 16.

Call 919.531.2821 or go to the dedicated website for more information. more...

Gothic/Rock Tribal Fusion Bellydance

CAR_Rachel — Wed, 14 May 2008 12:39:37 -0500

Gothic/Rock Tribal Fusion Bellydance @ addison and elston

.This is a tribal fusion class that will build upon your basic belly dance knowledge, both cabaret and tribal, & express this vocabulary through rock and gothic influenced music. Concentrating on posture, we will explore arm movement, shimmies, undulations, locks and other Oriental dance techniques. A focus on expression, composure, and all around 'bad girl attitude' will be incorporated into slow movements, appearing to be "swimming through honey". But we will not leave out the lightning fast sudden movements that will make your heart quicken! You will learn a repertoire of spooky/bad girl combinations, breakdowns of more...

HPAC Talkingpoint: Phyllis Bramson and Judith Geichman

CAR_Barbara — Wed, 28 May 2008 18:11:51 -0500
Talkingpoint: Phyllis Bramson and Judith Geichman

Muller Meeting Room
Monday, June 9, 2008
6:00 pm

Phyllis Bramson and Judith Geichman are our featured TalkingPoint artists for June! Come down to the Art Center for a chance to listen, discuss, and learn from an exciting and growing community of creative individuals more...

KO Enterprises

CAR_Alpha — Sun, 11 May 2008 13:08:06 -0500
KO Enterprises is a private label garment production and retail facility, located in Chicago's former garment manufacturing neighborhood and the UE union hall. Frau Fiber, textile worker and activist will mimic the human expenditure of apparel production, performing the labor of disassembly garment construction of a white-collar uniform. KO Enterprises, White-collar shirt knock off instruction @ the Sewing Rebellion. Mess Hall, 6932 North Glenwood Ave. Red Line Morse Stop. Sunday May 18, 12-4pm. Check Web site for hours of operation, and locations. more...

yoga

karenfaith — Tue, 13 May 2008 17:13:07 -0500
Karen Faith leads a yoga class for relatively normal people with artistic, spiritual or stress-related curiousities. Wednesdays 7-8:30pm, Sundays 11-12:30am. www.tsubochicago.com $15. 1821 W Hubbard, suite 201.

Links Hall E Weekly: #275

CAR_Rachel — Wed, 14 May 2008 17:55:06 -0500
A weekly guide to happenings at Links Hall and in the performance community. May 14, 2008 more...

Doug Post's NYC

CAR_Rachel — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:45:51 -0500

In this issue

:: Performances this week

:: Dancers needed

:: Grants, Space Grants, Fellowships & Residencies

:: Upcoming performances

:: Welcome back, Free Advice!

:: Artist Housing Needed

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Flamenco Classes at NIU

CAR_Rachel — Fri, 16 May 2008 12:06:04 -0500

In residence at Northeastern Illinois University

Dame Libby Komaiko, Founder & Artistic Director more...

Hello, Bye-Bye

Virtualartist — Tue, 06 May 2008 22:53:11 -0500
Hello, Bye-Bye
May 16 through June 13, 2008
Opening Reception:
Friday, May 16 from 7 to 10 pm
"Hello, Bye-Bye" is a group exhibition that features photography, painting, ceramics, drawings, installation, film and video by the members of Taiwanese Student Association (TSA) who study at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). more...

Learn to Draw and Publish COMIC BOOKS!!

David Downs — Tue, 06 May 2008 11:52:54 -0500
Join us May 17 from 10AM- 1PM at The Galaxie! 2603 W. Barry Ave. Chicago IL 60618 for "Comic Book Quickie!" with instructor, David Downs. Cost: $45 "Comic Book Quickie!" is a three hour intro into the world of creating comic books. Using a sample script and professional materials, artist, David Downs will lead you through page layout, penciling techniques, pen and ink techniques, and coloring with watercolor. This is a hands-on seminar, so be ready to draw! All materials will be provided! Visit www.galaxiechicago.com or call 773-267-6010 for more info and to sign up. Space is limited!

Grand Opening: Center for New Possibilities

namronnnaeel — Mon, 12 May 2008 14:54:36 -0500
Insight Arts invites you to attend the grand opening of the CENTER FOR NEW POSSIBILITIES on Saturday, May 17 from 11 AM to 6 PM. Please join us as we celebrate a day full of panels, screenings, live art, visual art, arts & crafts, and poetry. The CENTER FOR NEW POSSIBILITIES is located on 1505 W Morse Ave. (one block west of the Red Line, Morse stop). The event is free and open to the public. Donations are accepted. Panels will focus on Anti-War / Anti-Recruitment, Labor Rights, and Insight Arts; Screenings include videos from the 2007 Rural Filmmakers Exchange - a program of Hecho en Encinal, and a video by Segundas Productions; Live Art by Hugo Garcia, Bree Johnson, Genevieve McCloskey, Kenny Roa, and Ricardo Villalobos; Visual Art Exhibit featuring the artwork of Avital Benshalom, Bree Johnson, Genevieve McCloskey, and Ricardo Villalobos; Arts & Crafts sale led by Ibeji Senior Arts Project; and more...

Spoken Word Event at URBAN ART RETREAT

sisterrocki — Wed, 14 May 2008 11:06:00 -0500
Non profit organization with 501(C)3 tax exempt status has as a basic mission to provide opportunities for under represented people in a non-violent atmosphere. more...

Mexican Folkloric Dance Company of Chicago

CAR_Rachel — Wed, 14 May 2008 17:15:13 -0500
The Essence of Mexico:
The Mexican Folkloric Dance Company of Chicago
Venue: Biograph Mainstage
Opening: May 17, 2008
Closing: May 18, 2008

The Mexican Folkloric Dance Company of Chicago
Sones de Mexico Ensemble Chicago

The Mexican Folkloric Dance Company of Chicago (MFDC) and double GRAMMY® nominated Sones de Mexico Ensemble Chicago will present a spectacular show of regional Mexican dance and music on Saturday May 17, 7:00 p.m. and Sunday May 18, 2:00 p.m. more...