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The Chicago Human Rhythm Project is always bringing new and innovative dance from around the world.  Their latest endeavour features Barbatuques, who combine Afro-Brazilian chants, body drumming, video montage and pulsating rhythms into a mind blowing experience.  This is our third year working together with CHRP, and for this show, you can get 30% off the ticket price with one of our many postcards we will be distributing throughout the city.  All of our promotion will be hand-to-hand distribution only, where we will be passing out postcards at some of the cities biggest holiday events, so be sure to keep an eye out for one of our staffers, especially at the Michigan Avenue Festival of Lights and Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Global Rhythms 4 Featuring Barbatuques
Nov. 28-30
Receive 30% off with Barbatuques postcard

Harris Theatre
205 E. Randolph Dr.
Chicago, 60601

Million Dollar Quartet tells the true story of how Elvis Presely, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis met in Memphis to record their one and only jam session together. Considered one of the greatest impromptu sessions of all time, the story is brought to life on the stage of the Apollo Theater for an extension due to popular demand.  Be sure to catch it while it’s back, before it’s gone for good.

Million Dollar Quartet
Now-Jan. 4th 2009

Apollo Theater
2540 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, 60614

Chris Bernhardt, Jay Moynihan, Mike Rodbard, and Neal Alger have been staples in Chicago’s jazz scene for quite a while now.  Together, they make up BMR4, and this month we are excited to be promoting them for their upcoming performances at the Morse Theater located in the beautiful Rogers Park neighborhood.  Every Wednesday is Jazz Night, featuring a new headliner performing with BRM4, and others.

BMR4 plays alternating Wednesday nights starting Nov. 19th
Morse Theater

1328 W. Morse Ave.
Chicago, IL 60626

As part of it’s 33rd season, the Steppenwolf Theatre presents Dublin Carol. Written by Irish playwright Connor McPherson, it tells the story of a man, working at a funeral home whose life has been ruined through alcoholism, coming to terms with his past. The cast includes William Peterson, Stephen Lois Grush, and Nicole Wiesner in her Steppenwolf debut, and is directed by ensemble cast member Amy Morton.

Dublin Carol
Nov. 6th-Dec. 28th
Steppenwolf Theatre (Upstairs Theatre)
1650 N. Halsted, Chicago

Most people think you have to travel to, or be within the city to see great theater.  But just to the north in Glencoe, the Writer’s Theatre has been putting on unique productions for almost two decades.  Founded in 1992, the Writer’s Theatre looks to produce shows that merge great writing and acting together.  With 65 productions under their belt, Writer’s Theatre now presents “The Maids” based on a 1947 French thriller.  We always enjoy working with theaters that are unique, and are happy to be a part of this project.

The Maids
Nov. 18th-April 5, 2009
Writer’s Theatre
664 Vernon Avenue, Glencoe, IL 60022

For over 30 years, the Goodman Theatre has presented Charles Dickens’ timeless classic to delighted audiences in Chicago.  Direction is very happy to be working with the Goodman Theatre, utilizing our street teams and promoters to help get the word out and remind everyone of this yearly tradition.  Whether you’ve seen it in years past, or if this is the first time, you’re sure to enjoy it.

A Christmas Carol
Nov. 21-Dec. 31

Goodman Theatre (in the Albert)
170 N. Dearborn St.
Chicago, Illinois 60601

Direction has worked with OTSFM for a number of years on a variety of projects. The Kid’s Concerts series is one of their most popular events, allowing children to come and enjoy songs by unique artists that you probably won’t find on any Kidz Bop compilations.  November’s events look to be particularly exciting, with performances from Funkadesi, Kimya Dawson, and the Asylum Street Spankers. We’ll be hitting the streets distributing flyers at various shows, boutiques, and other places throughout the city, so be sure to check it out.

Sun. Nov. 16th-Funkadesi
Sat. Nov. 22nd-Kimya Dawson
Fri. Nov. 28th-Asylum Street Spankers

Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL.

It’s pretty rare when a story from a documentary gets turned into a musical and a major motion picture.  But, because the story of Grey Gardens is so unique and fascinating, it makes perfect sense as to why it has become so popular. Edith “Big Edie” Ewing Bouvier Beale and her daughter Edith “Little Edie” Bouvier Beale were the aunt and first cousin of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, who lived together in almost complete isolation at Grey Gardens, a dilapidated mansion. Now, their story has been turned into an award winning musical that has been brought back by popular demand for an extended run to the Northlight Theatre. Be sure to see it before it’s gone for good.

Grey Gardens
Nov. 12th-Dec. 28th

The Royal George always brings a variety of high quality shows to the stage.  Starting Nov. 14th, the British Stage Company proudly presents Don’t Dress For Dinner.  Written by Marc Camoletti, adapted by Robin Hawdon and directed by John Tiilinger, Don’t Dress For Dinner is a comedic farse that tells the tale of well-laid plans gone wrong and the chaos that ensues for all the unlucky characters. The fall theater season is already in full swing, and this another in a long list of performances that our streetmarketing team is proud to be a part of.

Don’t Dress for Dinner
Begins Nov. 14th

The Royal George Theatre
1641 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60614

We are very excited to be a part of MCA‘s Family Days, happening every second Saturday through January. Each Family Days allows parents and children to interact and participate in art related activities that vary from month to month.  We will be distributing promotional magnets for these events at the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival.  Be sure to come out and grab a free magnet from one of our dedicated staffers.

Saturday Nov. 8th Find Your Voice-Coinciding with the exhibition, Jenny Holzer: PROTECT PROTECT, Find Your Voice asks kids to consider what freedom of expression means to them through posters, peace panels, and more.

Saturday Dec. 13th ‘Tis the Season-Celebrate the holiday season MCA-style by helping to let it snow — paper snowflakes, that is — while decorating cupcakes and sipping delicious hot chocolate.

Saturday Jan. 10th Found in Translation-Jenny Holzer and Joseph Grigely explore the relationship between art, language and ideas. Families draw inspiration from these artists and create word art such as poems that create animal shapes, and more.

If you’re a proud parent, be sure to set some family time aside for one or all of those Saturdays!

Second Saturdays, 11 am – 3 pm, Admission=free!
MCA, 220 East Chicago Avenue