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 Committed to the development of gays, lesbians and bisexuals |
3212 North Broadway Avenue Chicago, IL 60657 United States +1 773 549 7943 faceline1@aol.com |
This small theater only holds 97 people, but that only makes for a cozier night of entertainment without unruly crowds. Founded in 1995, this theater group features artists who are committed to the creation of performances that, examine and participate in the development of gay, lesbian, and bisexual communities. Past productions garnered critical acclaim in both mainstream and gay theater circles. Such productions included a Chicago revival of "Cloud 9" by Caryl Churchill, and a wonderful adaptation of "A Home at the End of the World." Other popular stage events have included "Xena Live!," in which swashbuckling, star crossed, mythological Amazons fight monsters, men and "a desire that dare not speak its name." Admission is $18 to $20. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Plays some worth-watching shows |
2540 North Lincoln Avenue Chicago, IL 60614 United States +1 773 935 6100 (Box Office) / +1 773 935 9336 http://www.apollochicago.com/h... info@apollochicago.com |
Located in the north side of the city, this venue has a lot to offer in the field of entertainment. Fantastic theatre performances, stand-up comedy shows, musicals, and more are played regularly. Internationally acclaimed shows like Menopause the Musical recently had its 1000th Chicago performance here. Other featured shows are the Coachology and The Dolphins of Damnation Experience. The recent addition—The Apollo Theatre Studio is situated at the basement and plays stage to smaller shows. Valet parking is available and for food before the show, head to one of the many restaurants that lie in the vicinity. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Terrific blues joint |
2519 North Halsted Street Chicago, IL 60657 United States +1 773 528 1012 http://www.chicagobluesbar.com info@chicagobluesbar.com |
This tiny club houses big talent. The throngs of people lining up to get in on weekends are a sure sign of this. Chicago has always been known as a blues town and blues has a rocking home here. Come hear Son Seals if you can. He plays here often and may very well be the best blues guitarist in the country. Other acts in the past have included Little Ed and Albert King. The music starts at 9:30p. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Techno Funky Bar Get Down & Rowdy |
954 West Belmont Avenue Chicago, IL 60657 United States +1 773 348 4975 http://www.berlinchicago.com/ info@berlinchicago.com |
The heyday of Belmont Avenue's punk scene is long since gone, but Berlin is somewhat of a holdover from the area's Bohemian past. No longer punk, Berlin has a gay and lesbian clientele and holds attraction for many others, as well. If you like dark, loud and eclectic, this is a safe bet. There's a disco night once a month, so you may want to call ahead to see if you should wear your bell bottoms. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Frat boy bar |
2500 North Southport Avenue Chicago, IL 60614 United States +1 773 472 1502 http://www.birdsnestbar.com |
This place is like a college dorm gone public and stocked with plenty of booze. If you like buffalo wings and beer, you have found the right spot. Decorated with beer company posters and vintage video games, the atmosphere somehow manages to be homey. There is also a small stage surrounded by couches where there is sometimes live entertainment. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Outstanding neighborhood theater |
3133 North Halsted Street Chicago, IL 60657 United States +1 773 348 4000 |
Tucked into Lakeview, the Briar Street successfully combines the best features of a small neighborhood theater with the more popular aspects of the Loop's grander showcases. This is a fine line to tread and for many years, it has done so successfully. The theater tends to present a mix between mainstream and more controversial fare. The popular Blue Man Group has been playing to sold-out crowds for over a year and continues to be held over. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 BBQ and southern fun |
2909 North Sheffield Ave Chicago, IL 60657 United States +1 773 528 0888 |
This bar offers it all: cheap drinks, great food, live music, bar games and more sports than you can imagine. Known for its barbecue, the place features a different special every night. Try the all-you-can-eat ribs on Sundays or the fried chicken on Tuesdays. The weekends bring local bands, or check out sports on the big screen. Brother Jimmy's is a Carolina bar, so make sure you stop by for a Duke or UNC game, if you are brave enough. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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American and Italian fare |
250 Marriott Drive Lincolnshire Chicago, IL 60069 United States +1 847 478 0990 http://www.carlucci-lincolnshi... kstevens@carlucci-lincolnshire.com |
Diners at Carlucci are usually made to wait despite reservations. However, the surliness is soon forgotten once the food arrives. Chef Wallach's dedication to perfection is evident in dishes like Gamberi alla Griglia ($10.95), Chopped Carlucci Cobb (12.95) and Giambotta ($15.95). The wine list with Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, Merlot and others, is just as impressive. Relax in the cigar lounge after dinner or stop by on a Friday or Saturday and enjoy the live music. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 International contemporary prints |
1509 West Fullerton Avenue Chicago, IL 60614 United States +1 773 477 1585 http://www.prints-posters.com rkasvin@prints-posters.com |
Located in Lincoln Park, this exhibition gallery focuses on international contemporary prints and European vintage posters. Established in 1979, the center thrived under the guidance of Director Richard Kasvin. The store boasts one of the largest collections of original 20th century European posters in the country, specializing in French and Swiss designs from nearly 100 international printmakers. Full service framing features 1,000 frame styles to choose from, and uses archival techniques to ensure the long life of original prints. The center is a member of the International Vintage Poster Dealer Association. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Artist-created and run |
542 W Grant Place Chicago, IL 60614 United States +1 773 472 4004 http://www.contemporaryartwork... info@contemporaryartworkshop.org |
Billing itself as the first artist-created gallery in the country, The Contemporary Art Workshop was established in 1960 by John Kearney. Outdoor sculpture by gallery favorites Leon Golub, Cosmo Campoli, Ray Fink and Al Kwitz can be seen throughout Lincoln Park. Kearney contributes the brunt of the exhibitions, though the gallery also hosts such talents as June Leaf, Leon Golub, Seymour Rosofsky and Robert MacCauley. Past displays included works by sculptors Monica Balc-Giff and Young-Suk Yoo. The gallery's workshop offers classes, gallery space and studios for aspiring artists. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Chicago a cappella |
800, West Belden Avenue DePaul University Chicago, IL 60614 United States +1 773 325 7260 (University) http://music.depaul.edu/events... |
Originally McClure Chapel for the McCormick Theological Seminary, it was converted in 1978 into a concert hall with great acoustics and seating arrangement. Located in the DePaul University campus, the venue serves as a concert hall for performances by the students as well as the faculty. DePaul has its very own classical vocal ensemble called Chicago a cappella—a group of nine singers that are soloists as well as team players. Performances include music, vocal jazz, and spiritual from the 9th century to the 21st century. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Diverse music, great atmosphere |
2871 North Lincoln Avenue Chicago, IL 60657 United States +1 773 549 5549 info@elboroomchicago.com |
This is one of Chicago's most eclectic clubs, and, accordingly, it is also one of the most popular. Jazz, poetry readings, country and rock are all performed here, making a phone call a must if you plan on stopping by. It is also good to ask about the cover charge as it can vary night to night. Forget about the game room on the second floor and head to the basement, where all the action is. Admission is $5-$10. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Cinema & Video Resource Center |
1517 West Fullerton Avenue Chicago, IL 60614 United States Cinematheque: +1 773 281 9075 / Video rental: +1 800 532 2387 http://www.facets.org rentals@facets.org |
Well known to locals, this is also a great place for the tourist looking for something that cannot be found in many cities. Spread over two floors, this is the premier film and video center in Chicago. Two screening rooms show foreign, art and experimental films that cannot be seen anywhere else, even at the Film Center of the Art Institute of Chicago. Not just for film screenings, the center also has the most comprehensive selection of videos to rent anywhere. If you do not have access to a VCR and still want to see that rare, silent gem, Facets can probably order it for you. Call the recorded information line or see website for current film schedules and reviews. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great selection of frames |
1809 Webster Chicago, IL 60657 United States +1 773 929 1010 http://www.framefactory.com/ info@framefactory.com |
With over 1400 styles to choose from, your chances of finding what you need are pretty good. This store has the largest selection of picture frame moldings in the Midwest. If you cannot find what you need for that special framing project, you can supplement your choices through the store's vast catalog. Museum quality framing, acid-free materials and conservation glass are all available here, along with pick-up, delivery and installation. Free parking. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Piano bar catering to upwardly mobile gay men |
3320 North Halsted Street Chicago, IL 60657 United States +1 773 348 1053 http://www.gentryofchicago.com/ |
Give your regards to Broadway—in Chicago. This has been a popular Halsted Street experience for years for a more professional sort of clientele not wanting to pose at the Manhole and many of the other Boys Town gay dance bars. Live entertainment is featured daily, with the singers relying heavily on show-tunes and other standards. Another downtown location is at 440 North State Street, +1 312 836 0933. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Swing and groove in this elegant club |
2200 North Ashland Avenue Chicago, IL 60614 United States +1 773 395 0066 |
This is a first-rate organization. The restaurant is terrific, the lobby bar is winding and elegant and the mood is just right. The main dance area hosts terrific bands that ignite the feet of swing dancers young and old. Even though the atmosphere is swanky, the crowd is very sociable and informal. Make reservations for dinner a couple hours before the band goes on, and enjoy a great meal. The meal is not inexpensive - most meals with a drink and tip are around $65 per person. Make your way to the stage and prepare to strut your stuff to the likes of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. It all makes for a truly great evening. Show times and cover charges vary. Call for information. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Irish settler |
1638 West Belmont Avenue Chicago, IL 60657 United States +1 773 472 5139 http://www.gunthermurphys.com/ scott@abbeypub.com |
The owners of this Irish bar named the place "Gunther" Murphy's to memorialize the German restaurant that used to occupy the building. It's a sight more authentic than the tourist-trap Irish pubs that seem to be springing up around Chicago. Local rock and Irish bands play on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. It has great pints of Guinness, Bass and Harp. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lincoln Park's Oldest Irish Pub |
2723, N Halsted Street Chicago, IL 60614 United States +1 773 883 0304 http://www.thehiddenshamrock.com |
The welcoming wooden tables and booths of Lincoln Park's oldest Irish drinking establishment (previously named Chasen's and Pat O'Briens') draw from a good portion of the neighborhood's college-age bar goers each night. The pub offers Wednesday open mic nights, live DJs on weekends, and more relaxing traditional Celtic and Irish folk music on Sunday afternoons. Other activities include Tuesday night pub quizzes and Saturday college football specials. The Hidden Shamrock's spacious backroom holds couches, a bar and a pool table, and can be rented out for private party packages. The friendly wait staff also serves bar snacks and meals such as wings, chicken fingers and quesadillas. -Lindsey Klingele Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The best performance bar in the land |
1354 West Wabansia Avenue Chicago, IL 60622-1519 United States +1 773 227 4433 http://www.hideoutchicago.com/ hideoutinn@aol.com |
This longtime neighborhood tavern and retreat for local working class folk has become a focal point of the Chicago bar/pub scene, and was recently listed in Rolling Stone magazine as Best Of Chicago, and for good reason. This is one of the few bars in town that does not stick to one genre of music. Rather, it presents the best of jazz, rock, folk... basically anything as long as it's good. There's a certain rustic charm about the place, with a mounted deer head over the register, and a stuffed marlin in the adjacent Chinook Lounge. There are live acts every day of the week. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park |
205 East Randolph Drive Chicago, IL 60601 United States 312-334-7777 www.harristheaterchicago.org |
If you're looking for more than just drama, visit the Joan W Irving B. Harris Theater, a center for a variety of shows by dance and music companies from the Chicago region. The companies that have performed at the theater are Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum, Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago Opera Theater and Hubbard Street Dance Company. This is a great theatre to watch local talents perform. If you're in the city, check it out. Some of the highlights for the coming months are the River North Chicago Dance Company, La Resurrezione, an Opera composed by Handel and the Vermeer Quartet. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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School architecture |
114 West Kinzie Avenue Chicago, IL 60610 United States +1 312 822 0483 |
John Mooney created this foundation in 1975 to emphasize the spiritual and social aspects of being an artist. The Foundation is dedicated to promoting public art, with special emphasis on community access and involvement in the art process. It features the works of many international artists and architects. The foundation's exhibition space houses talks and events led by architects and school administrators to address innovations in school architecture. Also find the work of artists like Walter Netsch, who designed schools in Chicago and the chapel at Colorado's Air Force Academy. View designs for public schools done by Viennese architects. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Down 'n' dirty blues |
2548 North Halsted Street Chicago, IL 60614 United States +1 773 477 4646 http://www.kingstonmines.com/ info@kingstonmines.com |
While Dan Akroyd's House of Blues may have taken away some of its bluster, this is still one of the oldest and best blues clubs in town. As you listen to the likes of Jimmy Johnson, Eddie C. Campbell and Billy Branch, you can also eat a variety of Southern-style food from the kitchen. And, if you cannot wait for the next band to start, you just have to cross rooms to the second stage where another band is sure to already be underway. By evening's end, the rowdy crowd sometimes has a hard time navigating from room to room, but that's all part of the down-to-earth atmosphere in a club that encourages its clientele to be as loud and rambunctious as it pleases. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sports and spirits and music too |
3206 North Wilton Avenue Chicago, IL 60657 United States +1 773 975 0505 |
This giant, two-story sports bar features live music on the weekends, tons of TVs, and every bar game imaginable. Try out the shuffleboard or pop-a-shot, or have some cheap food from the kitchen. And do not miss Thursday nights, when $1 beer is available. There are private party rooms available as well. Cover varies depending on what band is playing. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Out of the rabbit's hat |
821 N Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60611 United States +1 312 337 0665 http://www.lookingglasstheatre... |
While "Friends" star David Schwimmer is perhaps the most famous member of the theater company, no one in this troupe could be accused of riding on Schwimmer's coattails. The genesis for the company was a 1986 acting class at Northwestern University. There, seven students met to produce an adaptation of Andre Gregory and the Manhattan Theatre Project's "Alice!" Shortly after graduation in 1989, the students formed the company in 1989. Now, over 30 premieres, four Joseph Jefferson Awards and 26 Joseph Jefferson citations later, the theater is still going strong. Past productions included "The Idiot," "Metamorphosis" and "Her Name Was Danger." While the group's front office is located in the historic Athenaeum Theatre building, it currently has no permanent performance space (although a permanent space has been designated for construction). Instead, productions are staged at various locales throughout Chicago. Please call for schedule and locations. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Milwaukee Theatre |
500 W. Wisconsin Avenue Wisconsin Center District Milwaukee, WI 53203 United States +1 414 908 6000 http://www.milwaukeetheatre.com |
Be it sports, entertainment, expos, fairs, exhibitions, or plays, Milwaukee Theatre is a name to reckon with in the city. Stately and huge, the theatre attracts huge crowds and can accomodate 4,086 people at one time. The Rotunda Lobby, balcony and boxes, and VIP reception area are spacious and there's enough elbow room even during weekends. Ginuwine, Mary Mary, Andre Rieu and Juanes have performed here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One Of The Oldest Juried Outdoor Art Fairs |
1763 North Park Avenue Chicago, IL 60614 United States +1 312 337 1938 http://www.oldtowntriangle.com/ info@oldtowntriangle.com |
This festival of art fair was established more than 50 years ago and ranks among the top ten national fairs. At least 250 artists display and sell their wares, including paintings, sculpture, prints, photographs, jewelry, fiberglass, pottery and multi-media works. The fair also includes a garden walk, food and drinks by local restaurants, activities for the kids and an auction. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cultural exhibitions |
300 West Superior Street, Suite 202 Chicago, IL 60610 United States +1 312 867 1930 http://www.friedlgallery.com |
Known for its wide range of cultural art, including the recent 'Mexican Abstractions' with work by featured artist Gilberto Lopez Gasca, this funky River West gallery is not to be missed. Visitors looking for some truly non-traditional sculpture, paintings and prints in a warm and inviting atmosphere will not be disappointed. Multimedia and installation aficionados consider the gallery one of the few, and best, venues for such pieces in the city. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Go West |
322 West Armitage Avenue Chicago, IL 60614 United States +1 312 440 9191 http://www.parkwestchicago.com parkwest@kettlevc.com |
Originally a movie theatre in the 70s, Park West is now an entertainment institution in Chicago. Renowned performers from around the country perform here, as do top-notch comedians like Roseanne Arnold and Jay Leno. Park West is known for its high quality multimedia facilities and is also a venue for conferences, meetings, fashion shows and parties. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Off-Loop theater |
1641 North Halsted St Chicago, IL 60614 United States +1 312 988 9000 |
Located in Lincoln Park, this medium-sized theater has perhaps one of the most thoughtful designs in the city. The shows that are put on here are generally accessible to the theater-going public at large, with such productions as the crowd favorite "Forever Plaid," and the wonderful "Angels in America." Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dance and drink |
3159 North Southport Avenue Chicago, IL 60657 United States +1 773 525 2508 http://www.schubas.com/ rucins@schubas.com |
This tavern is housed in one of the former Schlitz bars, but the Schlitz is gone. Instead, you will find a good collection of beer and a wonderfully eclectic variety of live music on a stage in an adjoining room. You can drink at the bar for no extra charge, but to hear the music, you have to pay a cover fee (usually around $10). Both parts of the tavern, performance and bar areas, tend to host a mix of locals from the Lakeview neighborhood and others from throughout the city who have come to check out this week's jazz, rock or folk act. If you get hungry, you can sneak away to the Harmony Grill, which is owned by the same person and attached to the bar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Famous theater and improv group |
1616 North Wells Street Chicago, IL 60614 United States +1 312 664 4032 / +1 312 337 3992 http://www.secondcity.com/ sc1616@secondcity.com |
Not only a beloved Chicago showcase, Second City is now treasured by the world, as well. Many a legendary comedy career began here; perhaps you will catch tomorrow's star in tonight's revue. This is the birthplace of sketch comedy, the type of humor that spawned such shows as "Saturday Night Live" and "The Kids in the Hall." In fact, many favorite SNL comedians got their start here. John Belushi, Bill Murray, Jerry Stiller and Elaine May are just a handful of those who went on to national fame. Be sure to check out all the photos on the wall while you wait to be seated - cabaret style, of course. The drinks are good, the price is right, the comedy and satire is unbeatable. This is an unforgettable end to an evening out in Old Town. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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World renowned actor's group |
1650 North Halsted Street Chicago, IL 60622 United States +1 312 335 1650 http://www.steppenwolf.org/ customerservice@steppenwolf.org |
Founded in a Highland Park church basement in 1974 by Gary Sinise, Terry Kinney and Jeff Perry, the Steppenwolf has gone on to become one of the most proclaimed theater groups in the country. In 1991, the company moved to a fully-modern theater just outside of Old Town. Even though they have now hit the big time, they are still committed to developing and performing some of the most exciting and intense theater anywhere. Past productions have included 'Balm in Gilead,' 'True West,' 'A Clockwork Orange' and a heavily praised adaptation of John Steinbeck's 'The Grapes of Wrath.' Steppenwolf veterans who have left the city to peruse film and television often come back to their home. You may see John Malkovich, Gary Sinise or John Mahoney, among others. Ticket prices are usually around USD35, which is quite a good deal for the caliber of the performances. Call for show times Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Where the big theater got started |
1650 North Halsted Street Chicago, IL 60614 United States +1 312 335 1650 http://www.steppenwolf.org/ customerservice@steppenwolf.org |
The internationally acclaimed Steppenwolf Theatre Company began in a church basement as a cutting-edge theater group. Since that time, it has grown up, but the company recently opened this addition underneath its garage, as a more progressive alternative to the modern, main stage offerings. You can participate in all the frills and thrills of theater writ small with 60 seats available and such low-budget, knuckle-cracking productions as 'Tavern Story'. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lincoln Park Live Music + Club |
2447, N Halsted Street Chicago, IL 60614 United States +1 773 248 8400 http://www.tonicroom.com nicky2congas@yahoo.com |
With its approachable ground-level stage and cozy, dark interior, the Tonic Room tends to draw a relaxed, music-seeking crowd from the heart of Lincoln Park. The bar kicks off the week with open mic night on Mondays at 10 pm. Live bands play on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and DJs wrap up the weekend. Patrons can sit close to the live acts in long, leather horseshoe-shaped booths or dance near the bar's livelier back area. The bar itself is stocked with bottles and drafts, ranging from Fat Tire to Stella Artois. Antique tonic bottles line the shelf space behind the drinks, lending the bar its unique name and atmosphere. The Tonic Room also offers private party packages for up to 125 people, with prices ranging form $22-$30. -Lindsey Klingele Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Escape mediocrity |
1655 West Cortland Avenue Chicago, IL 60622 United States +1 773 384 0494 http://www.trapdoortheatre.com/ trap_door@earthlink.com |
Under the fury-pitch guidance of the indefatigable Beata Pilch, this theater runs 12 productions a year, with such notables as Edna St. Vincent Millay's play "Aria Da Capo" having made the stage. It can be a bit of a sweathouse in the warmer months, with no air conditioning, and, if you feel feverish, it is probably because of the knack for the experimental rather than your temperature. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Concerts & Films |
3145 North Sheffield Chicago, IL 60657-4416 United States +1 773 472 0366 / +1 773 472 0449 http://www.victheatre.com/ victheater@aol.com |
The people who patronize the Vic Theatre do not seem to mind that it is somewhat rundown, dreary, dilapidated, dank and falling apart. It is all part of the charm of a crumbling once-luxurious five-story vaudeville house with floors and stairways of Italian marble. Customers pack in to hear various rock acts like Skinny Puppy, the Black Keys and Jackson Browne. On non-concert nights (which means three to four nights a week), the Vic is home to "Brew & View," an ongoing series of second-run and cult films (during screenings of which, moviegoers can drink cheap booze and smoke pack after pack of Marlboros. It is just like your living room back home, with a bigger screen, better acoustics, a balcony (with wonderful sight lines) - and a funkier smell. The Vic can easily accomodate 1400 people with seating for 1000. See Vic website for concert calendar. See Brew & View website for movie showtimes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Promoting new talent |
2257 North Lincoln Avenue Chicago, IL 60614 United States +1 773 871 3000 / +1 773 549 5788 http://www.victorygardens.org/ information@victorygardens.org |
Working to promote new and emerging talent, this theater uses workshops to develop its own material that is later translated into production. As such, many of the works are original to the theater and its distinctive tastes, but it has a range that has included such works as "The God of Isaac" and "Beau Jest." Most main stage productions include audio description for the blind and sign interpretation and close captioning for the deaf. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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