Articles filed under Dance
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Twin documentaries spotlight dance legends Ailey and JonesAug 01, 2021 7:00 am - Alvin Ailey and Bill T. Jones may have a generation between them, but the two influential choreographers crossed paths at a few pivotal moments. Ailey was the one who co...
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New Philharmonic returns indoors for 2021-22 season in Glen EllynJul 26, 2021 1:00 am - The New Philharmonic, the professional orchestra in residence at College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn, plans to return to live, in-person performances ...
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Schaumburg concert to support gathering of Native American veteransJul 07, 2021 1:00 am - The Trickster Cultural Center in Schaumburg will host a live concert at 7 p.m. Friday, July 9, at Schaumburg's Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts to support the 7th a...
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Best Bets: Swing into Elmhurst Art Museum's 'Par Excellence Redux'Jul 06, 2021 6:00 am - Interactive art Recreation meets art with the interactive exhibit "Par Excellence Redux: The Front 9." Local and national artists, designers and architects have been com...
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Best Bets: The Obama Portraits head to the Art Institute of ChicagoJun 15, 2021 6:00 am - Presidential portraits Kehinde Wiley's painting of President Barack Obama and Amy Sherald's portrait of former first lady Michelle Obama - known as The Obama Portraits -...
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Lyric Opera, Joffrey Ballet announce upcoming seasons; return to live indoor performancesMay 19, 2021 1:00 am - The Lyric Opera of Chicago and The Joffrey Ballet plan to resume live stage performances this fall. Both companies jointly announced their 2021-22 seasons Wednesday, af...
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$1.5 million grant supports construction of studio named for, inspired by famed Northbrook dancerMar 31, 2021 1:00 am - Construction paused recently to celebrate work on the new Studio House of Dance and Music, home to what will be the new Sybil Shearer Studio on the Ragdale campus in Lak...
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Twyla Tharp, nearing 80, isn't slowing down. Next question?Mar 26, 2021 6:00 am - The new PBS documentary on dancer-choreographer Twyla Tharp is called "Twyla Moves." In retrospect, that sounds a bit weak. It really should be called "Twyla Moves And W...
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Best Bets: Joffrey Academy's 'Winning Works' go onlineMar 24, 2021 6:00 am - Diversity in dance The Joffrey Academy of Dance showcases the work of diverse choreographers in two virtual programs of “Winning Works.” See new dances by choreographers...
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Best Bets: Lyric Opera premieres virtual concertMar 17, 2021 6:00 am - Global opera The Lyric Opera of Chicago shines a spotlight on its Ryan Opera Center ensemble members with “Magical Music Around the World.” The virtual concert gala begi...