May 10 - 16, 2021

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ARTS & (HOME) ENTERTAINMENT RECOMMENDATIONS Since being stuck inside, which shows have you been watching? Which movies? Have you read any good books lately? Any new music releases have you dancing in your living room? StreetWise vendors, readers and staff are sharing what is occupying their attention during this unprecedented time. To be featured in a future edition, send your recommendations of what to do at home and why you love them to Creative Director / Publisher Dave Hamilton at dhamilton@streetwise.org

Historic Yums!

'Era of Opulence: Chinese Fine Dining' The Chinese American Museum of Chicago (CAMOC) kicks off a new exhibition with its "Era of Opulence: Chinese Fine Dining" mini-exhibit running through September 26. The main exhibition called "Chinese Cuisine in America: Stories, Struggles and Successes" is scheduled for opening next year in late February 2022. To whet your appetite, this mini-exhibit will focus on historic exquisite Chinese restaurants. It will highlight the immigrant struggles leading to the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act, and the success story of restaurateur, Chin F. Foin. Early 20th century artifacts from the Museum’s collection such as King Joy Lo’s menu and lacquer food basket will be on display. Louis Armstrong’s milestone “Cornet Chop Suey” and Margaret Johnson’s “Who’ll Chop Your Chop Suey (W hen I’m Gone)” will transport the visitor back to that era. For more information, visit ccamuseum.org/category/current-exhibits/. .

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A Remarkable Career!

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Celebrating Sir Andrew Davis Music Director Sir Andrew Davis leads members of the Lyric Opera Orchestra and star soloists in a rousing concert that celebrates his remarkable career at Lyric. The program includes selections from Mozart's beloved comedy, "The Marriage of Figaro" — the first opera Sir Andrew conducted at Lyric — and Stravinsky's English-language masterpiece "The Rake's Progress" — the last opera he would have conducted as music director this spring — with personal narration from some of your favorite Lyric artists. Join Lyric Opera to raise a glass to Sir Andrew — and to more than three decades of his glorious music-making! The event premieres Sunday, May 16 at 6 p.m. and is performed in Italian and English with English closed captions available. Visit www.lyricopera.org for more information.

Do you believe in magic?

The Magic Parlour at Home Third-generation magician and mind reader Dennis Watkins’ popular virtual offering, “The Magic Parlour at Home” will continue on Saturday nights through June 30. W hat began as a temporary pivot in response to the pandemic has now run for more than nine straight months. Audiences of all ages have been “wow-ed” by Watkins’ world-class virtual mind reading and interactive magic that has been brought directly to their homes for the past year. In a time when being physically together has not been possible, “The Magic Parlour at Home” has offered families, co-workers, and friends a joy-filled experience and sense of community. Tickets for “The Magic Parlour at Home” are now available for $49 and can be purchased online at themagicparlourchicago.com. .


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