Moon over Buffalo
Beverly Theatre Guild in Rehearsals for Spring Production, ‘Moon Over Buffalo’ Mother’s Day Special Features Lunch at Garden Chalet
Image: Producers Karen VanDevelde (Blue Island) and Wayne Wendell (Chicago - Beverly) along with Beverly Theatre Guild President Barbara Moore (Tinley Park) confer with “Moon Over Buffalo” Director Tobi Lowrance (Oak Forest) and set designer Emil Zbella (Chicago) during a recent show rehearsal. Photo by George Miller
The Beverly Theatre Guild (BTG) is in rehearsals for the spring production of Ken Ludwig’s comedy “Moon Over Buffalo.” Performances are Fri., May 9 and Sat., May 10 at 8 p.m., and Sun., May 11 (Mother’s Day) at 2 p.m. at the Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St., Chicago. The Beverly Theatre Guild and Garden Chalet at 11000 S. Ridgeland Ave., are partnering for a special Mother’s Day brunch at 11 a.m. at the restaurant followed by the 2 p.m. performance of “Moon Over Buffalo” at the Beverly Arts Center on the Sunday, May 11. The extensive brunch menu features a variety of breakfast and lunch entrees, salads, side dishes, desserts and beverages, including made-to-order omelets, chef’s carving prime rib and champagne. The brunch and show package is $40 for adults or $33 for children and reservations are required by April 25. Call 708-361-0400 for the Mother’s Day package.
Devil in the White City Companion Bus Tour
Presented by the Chicago Architecture Foundation. Now thru Dec 28, 2008
This tour recounts the remarkable events that occurred in Chicago in 1893 and their lasting impact upon us. That was the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893 and the emergence of America’s first mass murderer. The Devil in the White City Companion Bus Tour is based upon Erik Larson's bestselling book and is intended to accompany, or be a companion, to it and expand upon many of its elements. Visit the Fair through a slide presentation featuring the many period photographs taken of it. Following the slide presentation we will explore by bus many of the buildings and places that most Fairgoers would have seen. We will pay particular attention to the profound effect that the Fair had upon the people’s lives at the time and how, in turn, people’s changing lifestyles shaped this built environment. Those who have read the book will learn more about the circumstances surrounding the Fair. Those who haven’t read The Devil in the White City will find this tour to be an introduction to those fascinating events.
FREE - Live Simulcast of Chicago Opera Theater's
"Don Giovanni"
Millenium Park - May 9th, 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Jay Pritzker Pavilion
Chicago Opera Theater (COT), the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Millennium Park, and Millennium Park Inc. will present the first outdoor, large screen, live simulcast presentation of an opera in the city's history.
Chicago Opera Theater specializes in fresh interpretations of classic operas in order to make the story as universal and relatable as the day it was first performed hundreds of years ago. Don Giovanni is no exception, taking place in a modern day, decadent nightclub where the themes and characters are easily familiar to a contemporary audience.
Don Giovanni marks the completion of Mozart/da Ponte operas from the team of Jane Glover and Diane Paulus after their acclaimed COT productions of Così fan tutte (2002) and Le nozze di Figaro (2005). Creating this exclusive and fashionable world of Don Giovanni is set designer Riccardo Hernandez, costume designer David Woolard, and lighting designer Aaron Black.
Making his American debut as Don Giovanni is Iain Paterson, one of Europe’s leading young bass-baritones. The cast also includes Matt Boehler (Leporello), Michael Colvin (Don Ottavio), Rhoslyn Jones (Donna Anna), Andrew Funk (Commendatore), Isabel Leonard (Zerlina), Krisztina Szabó (Donna Elvira), and Ben Wager (Masetto).
Utilizing the backstage space shared by the Harris Theater and Pritzker Pavilion, the Don Giovanni cast will grace the Pritzker Pavilion stage immediately after the show to take their bows in front of the thousands in Millennium Park.
For more information: www.milleniumpark.orgFREE - 24th Annual Chicago Gospel Music Festival
Millenium Park - May 30th, 31st, June 1st - Jay Pritzker Pavilion. Throughout the Park each day and at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion at Night
The 24th Annual Chicago Gospel Music Festival features Grammy®, Stellar and Dove award winning gospel artists on three stages and activities for the whole family, including a The Park Grill Gospel Music Brunch, a Gospel art fair and much more.
Friday, May 30, 2008
- 6:00 PM: G3 (God gets the glory)
- 6:40 PM: Walt Whitman & The Soul Children of Chicago
- 7:20 PM: Percy Bady Presents “Gospel’s Next Showcase” featuring Aaron Sledge, Tasha Collins and Shari Addison
- 8:10 PM: Canton Jones
- 8:40 PM: The Rance Allen Group
Saturday, May 31, 2008
- 5:00 PM: Joshua’s Troop
- 5:45 PM: Darius Brooks & The Tommies Reunion
- 6:30 PM: Marvin Sapp
- 7:25 PM: Fred Nelson, III presents "An Evening of Gospel Elegance" featuring The Wooten Chorale Ensemble, Pastor DeAndre Patterson and more.
- 8:45 PM: The Mighty Clouds of Joy
Sunday, June 1, 2008
- 4:40 PM: Apostolic Church of God Children’s Choir
- 5:00 PM: Dexter Walker & The Zion Movement
- 5:35 PM: Dr. Lucius Hall presents, “A Touch of Chicago's Gospel Pioneers/Legends” featuring, Rev. Mitty Collier, Dorothy Gunn, Rev. Jerry Goodloe & Rev. Issac Whitman
- 6:35 PM: Neal Roberson
- 7:05 PM: Lady Tramaine Hawkins
- 8:00 PM: Percy Gray presents, “A Tribute to the Queen of Gospel: Dr. Albertina Walker featuring Leanne Faine, Anita Wilson & Kim McFarland
- 9:00 PM: The Clark Sisters
FREE - Guided Tours of the Lurie Gardens
Sundays, May 11th thru September 28, 10:00am - 1:00pm (tours leave every 15 minutes). A great way to learn more about Millennium Park is through one of its many free tour options, including guided tours by Chicago Greeters, tours of the Lurie Garden led by volunteer University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners and free downloadable MP3 audio tours.
For more information: www.milleniumpark.org/tours
2008 Girls’ Volleyball Summer Camp
Saint Ignatius College Prep - Dates: July 21st–25th and July 28th–August 1st. Featuring: Anne Eastman-Kuziela Former National Team and USPV “Dream Team” Member
WEEK ONE: July 21st – 25th Monday -- Friday
- 9:00-11 a.m. Incoming 6th- 8th graders
- 12:00-2 p.m. Incoming 9th graders
- 2:00-4 p.m. 10th-12th grades
WEEK TWO: July 28th – Aug 1st Monday -- Friday
- 9:00-11 a.m. Incoming 6th-8th graders
- 12:00-2 p.m. Incoming 9th graders
- 2:00-4 p.m. 10th-12th grades
LOCATION: Saint Ignatius College Prep (3rd Floor Gym)
FEE: $95 or $170 for two weeks
For more information, download the sign up form.