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While most of Chicago is bracing itself for the long cold winter we inevitably endure, Old Town School of Folk Music is already looking ahead to the wondrous arrival of Spring with their 2009 Spring Concert lineup. OTSFM has new shows booked from now until June which includes performances by Lambchop, Warren Haynes, and Adrian Belew. Be sure to check out what they have to offer by picking up one of their Spring Brochures which we will be distributing throughout the city.

Tickets for OTSFM’s spring line-up go onsale December 5th.

We always enjoy discovering new music by new bands. So, needless to say that we were all thrilled when My My My wanted to work with us in promoting their CD release show happening at Subterranean.  Our streetmarketing team will be hitting key shows handing out free full length copies of My My My’s new album “Little Cat Plays the Alpha Rave”.  In addition to the CDs, we’ll also be distributing flyers that will get you into the show for $8.  We’re very excited to be working with My My My and are glad to add them to our roster of local and national acts that we work with.

My My My plays their CD release show December 10th at Subterranean.

Dark Streets is a brand new movie/musical coming to a theater near you. Unlike Chicago and Moulin Rouge, Dark Streets has a much darker tone. A film-noir story about a wealthy playboy who owns the city’s hottest nightclub, Dark Streets boasts an original score featuring blues legend B.B. King.  To help get the word out, direction will be promoting Dark Streets through retail distribution, and good old fashioned hand-to-hand distribution at several events throughout the city including Lonnie Brooks and Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings.

Dark Streets opens in December.

In order to tell people about their $5 Lar Lubovitch show, Harris Theater contacted us to hit the streets and spread the word.  With only 24 hours notice, we were able to assemble street teams to pass out materials around Michigan & Randolph and we are confident that our efforts helped better inform people around the area of the performance.  Because direction is based in Chicago, we are able to orginize at a moments notice in order to meet our clients needs. If you missed today’s performance, don’t worry. You still have a chance this weekend to see it.

Lar Lubovitch performs this Saturday at 1:00pm and 7:30pm at the Harris Theater.

We’re so glad that Next Theatre was happy with our first outing together on U.N. Inspector. This next time around, we are partnering up again for their latest show Well.  What happens when Lisa Kron tries to recall the story of her mom and race integration in Lansing, Michigan? You’ll have to see the show to find out. Well has been nominated for two Tony awards, and was listed among one of the best shows of the year by the New York Times.  Be sure to catch it while it’s here for a limited time.

Well is currently playing through December 14th.

Next Theatre Company is located on the first floor of the Noyes Cultural Arts Center,
927 Noyes Street
Evanston, IL 60201

Ever wanted to sit on Ebenezer Scrooge’s lap? Me neither, but your dog sure does! On November 29th, as part of their annual Christmas Carol production, the Goodman Theatre is offering the chance for people to bring in their pet to have their picture taken with Scrooge.  This is another unique promotion we at direction are involved in with the Goodman, and because this event is “petcentric”, we’ll be hitting all of the establishments on our Pet Store Route to ensure that dog owners and lovers are in the know.

Pooch on Scrooge is at the Goodman Theatre on Nov. 29th from 9:30am-11:00am. A donation of $10 is recommended benefiting Season of Concern. Your dog must be leashed, and well behaved.

As Christmas breezes through the city, holiday themed performances make their way into Chicago.  One of them is Ian Flemming’s classic story of an inventor, his flying car, and the adventure that ensues.

We’ll be promoting Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and several other events all at the Lights Festival this Saturday. Events like this offer a fantastic opportunity to reach children and families and allow our brand ambassadors to personally connect with consumers and engage them in conversation about events and products.

Other upcoming events like this include the State Street Thanksgiving Day Parade, Holiday on the Plaza Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, and Mayor Daley’s Holiday Sports Festival.  Sporting events are also a great place to promote and connect with consumers.  The Bears, Bulls, and Blackhawks are all in the middle of their respective seasons and present a wonderful opportunity to reach thousands of people.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is at the Chicago Theatre Feb. 11th-15th 2009

The month of December always gets bogged down with holiday events. But at the Chicago History Museum, December will be a time to discuss fashion. Join a panel of African American fashion designers as they discuss their work as well as the fashion industry for Fashion Chicago Style. Panelists include Barbara Bates, Barbara Samuels, Leigh Jones, Jermikko Shoshanna, and Reginald Thomas and is moderated by Micah Materre. This event is presented by The History Makers, and is associated with the exhibition Chic Chicago: Couture Treasures from the Chicago History Museum.

Fashion Chicago Style.
Chicago History Museum
Tuesday December 2nd
6:00pm Reception
7:00pm Panel Discussion

For our upcoming promotion with the Laurie Berkner Band, we are excited to announce the expansion of our “Family Route”. Our “Family Route” consists of family oriented boutiques, activity centers, and day cares in the Loop, Northside, and Near Southside. The expansion of our coverage area will now include family friendly locations in the following northwest suburbs:

• Arlington Heights
• Barrington
• Hoffman Estates
• Palatine
• Schaumburg

Not only will the expansion be helpful for this current promotion, but future family oriented projects as well. We’re always looking to expand the territory we cover to better assist all of our clients.

Every year, Chicagoans can count on Theatre Wit’s holiday staples, The Sanatland Diaries and Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol to help them get through the Christmas season with a laugh. This is our first promotion with Theatre Wit, and 2009 looks to be a very promising year for them as they move into their new home this month, the Baliwick Arts Center. We are all very exited to be a part of these shows, and look forward to working with Theatre Wit in the future.

The Santaland Diaries and Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol both begin Nov. 22nd

Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol
Thu-Sat 8:00pm
Sun 2:00pm

The Santaland Diaries
Thu-Sat 7:30pm
Fri-Sat 9:30pm
Sun 3pm & 7pm