April 25 - May 1, 2022

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT RECOMMENDATIONS Compiled by Cora Saddler

A Classic Reborn!

'Of Mice and Men' Join the Joffrey Ballet for its presentation of the world premiere of John Steinbeck’s classic novel “Of Mice and Men” with choreography by Cathy Marston and first-ever original score for ballet by Academy Award-nominated Hollywood composer Thomas Newman, plus a premiere of George Balanchine’s first ballet in America “Serenade” created in 1934 and set to the score by Peter Tchaikovsky. “Of Mice and Men” is a tender and timeless tale of friendship, perseverance, and sacrifice written during the Great Depression and relevant to our own time. The story follows George Milton and Lennie Small, two drifters looking for work on the farms of Depression-era California. W hen tragedy strikes, the two men’s friendship is put to the test. The ballet will run April 27-May 8 at the Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive. Tickets are $35+. For times, visit joffrey.org .

¡Viva la Revolución!

The Art of Race in Revolutions / La Raza en el arte de las revoluciónes ¡Viva la Libertad! The National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W. 19th St., hosts the Newberry’s library production of “The Art of Race in Revolutions” led by Delilah Montoya, Chicana photographer, printmaker and installation artist working and living in New Mexico and Texas, and Mia Lopez, curator, writer and educator of contemporary art with specializations in Latinx art, socially engaged artists, and identity politics. The art reflects themes of reinforcement and rebellion against racial hierarchies from the US to South America. The program will be followed by National Endowment for the Humanities (NMMA) staff members and docentguided tours and is part of “¡Viva la Libertad! Forming More Perfect Unions Across Americas,” a series of public programs that bring together scholars, writers and artists to reflect on the struggle for independence in the Americas as well as racial justice and democracy. Free to the public, this in-person event will be 11 a.m.-noon April 30. Register at newberry.org

Inner Workings!

ENTERTAINMENT

Colin Mustful Presents on the King’s Anatomist and Andreas Vesalius On April 27, visit the International Museum of Surgical Science, 1524 N. Lake Shore Drive, to hear Colin Mustful's presentation on The King’s Anatomist and Andreas Vesalius. Vesalius published “De humani corporis fabrica,” a seminal work in the study of human anatomy, in 1543. Centuries later, Ron Blumenfeld wrote his novel “The King’s Anatomist.” Join Mustful, founder and editor of History Through Fiction (an independent press publishing high-quality fiction rooted in historical research) as he explores the challenges of printing and publishing “De humani corporis fabrica” and draws parallels to his own experience as publisher of Blumenfeld’s novel. The event will take place from 6-7 pm, and the museum will stay open till 8 pm. Tickets are $17-$28 at Eventbrite.

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Down the Rabbit Hole!

'Lookingglass Alice' For another fantastical trip down the rabbit hole, join the Lookingglass Theatre, 835 N. Michigan Ave., for a circus-infused adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland.” After a seven-year hiatus, “Lookingglass Alice” returns April 30- July 31. Lookingglass is an ensemble-based company founded in 1988 by Northwestern University graduates. A nationwide leader in the creation and presentation of cutting edge theatre, it received the 2011 Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre. Lookingglass also offers summer camps, school programs, and workshop and training sessions to engage and give back to the community. The performance is 90 minutes and tickets are $50. For more information, see lookingglasstheatre.org.


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