Daniel Beatys Emergency Comes to Chicago!
A slave ship emerges in front of the Statue of Liberty sending NY into a whirlwind of emotion and exploration in this explosive solo tour de force featuring slam poetry, multi-character transformation, and song. Daniel Beaty portrays a cast of 40 characters including a homeless man, a scientist, a republican business executive, a street vendor, and an 11-year old boy from the projects who all respond to the unexpected phenomenon. Through the characters individual responses to this surreal happening and their varied testimonies on identity and personal freedom, Emergency weaves a stirring commentary on what it is to be human and the longing to be free.
Date: Jan. 5-6 2012
Time: Thursday, January 56:30 p.m. (with opening night reception)
Friday, January 67:30 p.m.
Location: The DuSable Museum of African American History, 740 East 56th Place, Chicago, IL 60637
Cost: Thursday Evening: Members $20, General $25, Students, $15
Thursday Evening; $40 Ticket includes VIP Reception
Friday Evening: Members $15, General $20, Students, $15
Contact: 773-947-0600
Info: dusablemuseum.org
The Jackie Wilson StoryThe Jackie Wilson Story was first produced in 2000 and was an immediate smash hit. The highly popular national tour was launched in 2002, and culminated at the famous Apollo Theater in New York City. It ran a record of the most performances of a stage play at this historical New York City landmark. This contagious production chronicles the rise and fall of the admired musician and performer. Slightly different than the original version, the show will still include many of Wilsons hits such as (Your Love Keeps Liftin Me) Higher & Higher, To Be Loved, Danny Boy and Doggin Me Around. This time around the audience will also be treated to Frankie Lymons Goodie Goodie and the Crystals Hes A Rebel.
Date: Dec. 21, 2011 Jan. 8, 2012
Time: 7:309:30pm
Location: Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center, 4450 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IllinoisCost: $55-65
Contact: (773) 769-4451
Info: www.blackensembletheater.org
Lathea Smyles' Stuck on Stupid Comedy Tour
Want to begin the New Year with laughter?
Don't miss the New Years edition of Stuck on Stupid Comedy!! On January 6, there will be two shows. Come out laugh, eat, drink & BE MERRY!! Tickets are limited so RSVP quick-they won't last long. Come out and get your laugh on!
Date: Jan 6, 2012 Jan. 7, 2012
Time: 8:30 and 10:30 p.m.
Location: J's Bistro, 9836 S. Western Ave. Chicago, ILCost: $15 General Admission
Contact: 708 -978 -7927Info: staphocused.com
Black Gossamer
Black Gossamer showcases the work of black contemporary artists who use and draw inspiration from clothing, fashion, textiles and fabrications to explore and uncover recent revolutions in black identity. Artists will not only present exciting new ways they are working with dress, but also reveal the meanings and hidden codes behind their work initiating dialogues on where black culture is today, where it is going and what that means.Date: Dec. 21, 2011 Feb.11, 2012Time: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00 am 5:00 pm; Thursday 9:00 am 7:00 pm; Saturday 12:00 Noon 5:00 pm.
Location: Glass Curtain Gallery, 1104 S. Wabash Ave., 1st floor, Chicago, IL 60605Cost: Free
Contact: 312-369-6643Info: colum.edu/Student Life/DEPS/index.php
Sledding with SantaJoin Olde St. Nick on his favorite sledding hill for a jolly good time. Sled down the Memorial Park Sledding Hill side by side with Santa Claus.
Date: December 23, 2011
Time: 4:00pm 5:30pm
Location: Memorial Park Sledding Hill (north end), 12804 S. Highland Ave. Blue Island, IL
Cost: Free (bring your own camera and sled)
Info: blueisland.org/calendar/
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