Spring Performing Guide Arts 2025
April 28, 2025
Symphony Center Choral Spectacular Symphony Center, Chicago 7:30 pm
June 8, 2025
Resplendent Romantics
Concerts on Sundays, 4 pm at Concordia University Chapel, River Forest Students through college admitted free of charge Free parking at 1124 Bonnie Brae Place
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adaptations of instrumental masterpieces by Gillespie, Ellington, Coltrane, and more!
(773) 281-7820
chicagoacappella.org
Additional Performances Mar. 29 – Apr. 6 in Chicago, Evanston, and Naperville
Voices Take Center Stage: Chicago a cappella’s Fresh Take on Jazz
Chicago a cappella (CAC), the city’s premier unaccompanied vocal ensemble, continues its 2024/25 Season with Jazz a cappella—a fresh take on jazz classics through the power of voice. This dynamic program blends beloved vocal standards (My Funny Valentine, Embraceable You) with a cappella adaptations of instrumental jazz masterpieces by Gillespie, Ellington, and Coltrane. Birdland and Satin Doll take on new life alongside a premiere from HerVoice competition winner Devon Gates, honoring jazz’s artistry and legacy.
Curated by CAC’s Artistic Director John William Trotter and Guest Music Director Paul Langford, the concert features innovative arrangements of Sing, Sing, Sing, Every Day I Have the Blues, A Night in Tunisia, and Giant Steps. Gates, an emerging jazz
musician and composer, will attend CAC’s Evanston and Naperville performances on April 5 and 6 for postconcert Q&As.
Her piece is the latest premiere from CAC’s HerVoice Emerging Women Composers Competition, now in its fifth year and currently accepting new submissions through March 15. The program, launched in 2021, provides mentorship and performance opportunities for women choral composers.
The Jazz a cappella concert series comes to Oak Park’s Nineteenth Century Club on March 30 at 3 PM, with additional performances in Chicago, Evanston, and Naperville from March 29 to April 6. Tickets are $38–$48, with student and Pay-What-You-Can pricing available. Visit www.chicagoacappella. org for tickets and more information.
Johann Sebastian Bach
MASS IN B MINOR
March 29, 2025 7 p.m. + March 30, 2025 4 p.m.
Bach Cantata Vespers Chorus and Orchestra in collaboration with Consonance–Chicago Choral Artists
Michael D. Costello, conductor
Katelyn Lee, soprano
Alexandra Kassouf, soprano
Sarah Ponder, mezzo-soprano
Brian Skoog, tenor
Sam Handley, bass-baritone
Presented in concert with intermission.
Pre-concert lecture with Carl Grapentine begins one hour prior to each performance.
Free admission Free parking
No ticket reservations needed
$25 Per person suggested donation
708-366-6900 www.graceriverforest.org
www.bachvespers.org
March 14, 7:30 p.m. in River Forest Leipzig Thomanerchor
The St. Thomas Boys Choir of Leipzig, Germany Thomaskantor Andreas Reize, conducting
Purchase tickets ($25–$55) at www.bachvespers.org or call the Grace Music Office at 708-366-6900.
We strongly urge concertgoers to purchase tickets in advance. We expect this concert to be sold out.
7300 Division Street River Forest, Illinois 708-366-6900 www.graceriverforest.org
March 10, 1:15 pm
March 10, 1:15 pm
CelebratingMusicofWomen
CelebratingMusicofWomen
March 10, 1:15 pm
CelebratingMusicofWomen
Tatyana Stepanova and Sara Su Jones present a concert featuring women composers, introduced by WFMT’s Dennis Moore.
March 10, 1:15 pm
CelebratingMusicofWomen
March 10, 1:15 pm
March 10, 1:15 pm
March 10, 1:15 pm
Tatyana Stepanova and Sara Su Jones present a concert featuring women composers, introduced by WFMT’s Dennis Moore.
women composers, introduced by WFMT’s Dennis Moore.
March 17, 1:15 pm
CelebratingMusicofWomen
CelebratingMusicofWomen
All programs are open to the public. Building is fully accessible. Donations to help support programs are appreciated.
Tatyana Stepanova and Sara Su Jones present a concert featuring women composers, introduced by WFMT’s Dennis Moore.
Tatyana Stepanova and Sara Su Jones present a concert featuring women composers, introduced by s Dennis Moore.
TheOriginal “A Star is Born”
March 17, 1:15 pm
March 17, 1:15 pm
TheOriginal “A Star is Born”
Celebrating Music of Women Tatyana Stepanova and Sara Su Jones present a concert featuring women composers, introduced by WFMT’s Dennis Moore.
March 17, 1:15 pm
Kathleen Rooney shares the story of silent film star Colleen Moore, whose fairy castle is in Chicago!
All programs are open to the public. Building is fully accessible. Donations to help support programs are appreciated.
March 17, 1:15 pm
Tatyana Stepanova and Sara Su Jones present a concert featuring women composers, introduced by s Dennis Moore.
All programs are open to the public. Building is fully accessible. Donations to help support programs are appreciated.
All programs are open to the public. Building is fully accessible. Donations to help support programs are appreciated.
TheOriginal “A Star is Born”
TheOriginal “A Staris Born”
March 17, 1:15 pm
March 24, 1:15 pm
All programs are open to the public. Building is fully accessible. Donations to help support programs are appreciated.
Kathleen Rooney shares the story of silent film star Colleen Moore, whose fairy castle is in Chicago!
Kathleen Rooney shares the story of silent film star Colleen Moore, whose fairy castle is in Chicago!
The Original “A Star is Born” Kathleen Rooney shares the story of silent film star Colleen Moore, whose fairy castle is in Chicago!
All programs are open to the public. Building is fully accessible. Donations to help support programs are appreciated.
A Staris Born” Kathleen Rooney shares the story of silent film star Colleen Moore, whose fairy castle is in Chicago!
Kathleen Rooney shares the story of silent film star Colleen Moore, whose fairy castle is in Chicago!
March 17, 1:15 pm
A three-course lunch is offered at noon. Lunch reservations required by Wednesday prior; contact the office.
All programs are open to the public. Building is fully accessible. Donations to help support programs are appreciated.
March 24, 1:15 pm
Chicago’s African-American StudioPhotographers
TheOriginal “A Star is Born”
March 24, 1:15 pm
March 24, 1:15 pm
March 24, 1:15 pm
March 24, 1:15 pm
A three-course lunch is offered at noon. Lunch reservations required by Wednesday prior; contact the office.
A three-course lunch is offered at noon. Lunch reservations required by Wednesday prior; contact the office.
A three-course lunch is offered at noon. Lunch reservations required by Wednesday prior; contact the office.
A three-course lunch is offered at noon. Lunch reservations required by Wednesday prior; contact the office.
Chicago’s African-American StudioPhotographers
Chicago’s African-American StudioPhotographers
Chicagos African-American StudioPhotographers
Dr Amy Mooney examines how photographers helped develop a collective racial consciousness.
Chicago’s African-American StudioPhotographers
Kathleen Rooney shares the story of silent film star Colleen Moore, whose fairy castle is in Chicago!
Chicago’s African-American Studio Photographers
Dr Amy Mooney examines how photographers helped develop a collective racial consciousness.
A three-course lunch is offered at noon. Lunch reservations required by Wednesday prior; contact the office.
March 24, 1:15 pm
March 31, 1:15 pm
Dr Amy Mooney examines how photographers helped develop a collective racial consciousness.
Dr Amy Mooney examines how photographers helped develop a collective racial consciousness.
March 31, 1:15 pm
March 31, 1:15 pm
Chicago’s African-American StudioPhotographers
Dr Amy Mooney examines how photographers helped develop a collective racial consciousness.
March 31, 1:15 pm
March 31, 1:15 pm
TheMarginalizationofAfrican BeautythroughHistory
Programs are livestreamed and can be viewed on our website. Previous programs can also be seen on our website: nineteenthcentury.org
A three-course lunch is offered at noon. Lunch reservations required by Wednesday prior; contact the office.
The Marginalization of African Beauty through History
TheMarginalizationofAfrican BeautythroughHistory
TheMarginalizationofAfrican BeautythroughHistory
Programs are livestreamed and can be viewed on our website. Previous programs can also be seen on our website: nineteenthcentury.org
March 31, 1:15 pm
Programs are livestreamed and can be viewed on our website. Previous programs can also be seen on our website: nineteenthcentury.org
Dr Amy Mooney examines how photographers helped develop a collective racial consciousness.
Dr Amy Mooney examines how photographers helped develop a collective racial consciousness.
Karen J Anderson shifts the narrative about beauty and how African American women are seen in art, history, and modern media.
Karen J Anderson shifts the narrative about beauty and how African American women are seen in art, history, and modern media.
TheMarginalizationofAfrican BeautythroughHistory
Karen J Anderson shifts the narrative about beauty and how African American women are seen in art, history, and modern media.
Karen J Anderson shifts the narrative about beauty and how African American women are seen in art, history, and modern media.
Programs are livestreamed and can be viewed on our website. Previous programs can also be seen on our website: nineteenthcentury.org
Karen J Anderson shifts the narra-tive about beauty and how African American women are seen in art, history, and modern media.
March 31, 1:15 pm
TheMarginalizationofAfrican BeautythroughHistory
TheMarginalizationofAfrican BeautythroughHistory
Programs are livestreamed and can be viewed on our website. Previous programs can also be seen on our website: nineteenthcentury.org
Programs are livestreamed and can be viewed on our website. Previous programs can also be seen on our website: nineteenthcentury.org
Programs are livestreamed and can be viewed on our web-site. Previous pro-grams can also be seen on our website: nineteenthcentury.org
178 Forest Ave., Oak Park, IL 60301 708-386-2729 nineteenthcentury.org
Karen J Anderson shifts the narrahistory, and modern media.
178 Forest Ave.,
178 Forest Ave., Oak Park, IL 60301 708-386-2729 nineteenthcentury.org
nineteenthcentury.org for more program details.
Karen J Anderson shifts the narrative about beauty and how African American women are seen in art, history, and modern media.
178 Forest Ave., Oak Park, IL 60301 708-386-2729 nineteenthcentury.org
178 Forest Ave., Oak Park, IL 60301 708-386-2729 nineteenthcentury.org
178 Forest Ave., Oak Park, IL 60301 708-386-2729 nineteenthcentury.org
Spanish Immersion K-12 School
Lessons for Music, Languages, Academic Tutoring, Theater, Voice, Audition Prep, Logic Pro recording and more!
Top Performing Arts School
off registration fee if used before April 15, 2025
