絆 Kizuna 2: The Bonds of Emotion is the second part of a multidimensional photography exhibit of the March 11, 2011 Japanese earthquake and tsunami, and ongoing recovery efforts. The exhibition will be displayed at various locations in Chicago starting in the Spring of 2013.
絆 Kizuna 2 is the follow-up to the successful 絆 Kizuna 2: [...]
Four jazz musicians from Birmingham are spending a week in Chicago playing with leading musicians on the Chicago scene as part of an innovative exchange project between the Sister Cities. They are drummer Mark Sanders and the Steve Tromans Trio led by pianist Steve Tromans and featuring Chris Mapp on bass and Miles Levin on [...]
The awe-inspiring Hamburg Ballet – considered one of the world’s greatest companies – makes its Chicago debut during Season 9 at the Harris Theater, presenting the Chicago premiere of “Nijinsky,” by acclaimed American ballet dancer and choreographer John Neumeier. Nijinsky’s life and work inspired Neumeier to create three ballets, and “Nijinsky” is one of those [...]
The first American company to do so, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago presents its premiere production of Casi-Casa by Swedish master choreographer Mats Ek. Joining this eloquent work of subtle drama are Aszure Barton’s spellbinding, elegant Untouched and two short works by Hubbard Street Resident Choreographer Alejandro Cerrudo.
Four performances only at the Harris Theater for Music [...]
For nearly half a century, the Chicago International Film Festival has brought an exciting selection of bold, new work from around the globe to Chicago. The Festival prides itself on championing young filmmakers and daring visions, and also in presenting the latest from the masters of world cinema.
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Join the Lucerne Committee of CSCI and members of the Swiss community in supporting the Swiss Runners at the 2012 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Bring Swiss flags, cow bells, Hopp Schwiiz, Allez la Suisse, Forza Svizzera signs and other cheering gadgets to support the Swiss Runners!
When: Sunday, October 7, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. to [...]