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What happens when you combine art and science? Ars Scientia of course! For the next few months, the Cultural Center will be hosting this new series made up of Conversations and Salons which explore collaborations between artists and scientists.  Topics include Exploring Environmentalism, Structuring Change, and The Magic of Perception.

Ars Scientia takes place every other Monday 6:00pm-7:30pm through March 23rd.

You can’t keep this show down!  Back for a second extended run, Million Dollar Quartet is the story of how four musical giants performed only once together.  Direction is very excited to have been hired again to promote this extension. If you’ve been wanting to see this show, this is your last chance!

Million Dollar Quartet is at the Apollo Theater through March 1st.

Usually February is a month reserved for staying indoors to hide from the intense, brutal cold Chicago offers. But, for one weekend, Millennium Park will coax families out of their homes in order to attend Frozen Fun Fest.  Featuring a wide range of activities including ice skating and theatrical performances, Frozen Fun Fest is intended for families who are sick of being cooped up during the winter, and are looking to have some fun in the cold.  And while the kids are making their way through the Ice Maze, parents can enjoy a warm beverage courtesy of Starbucks while they have their Ice Portraits taken.  Frozen Fun Fest has something to offer for all members of the family.

Frozen Fun Fest takes place at the Chase Promenade at Millennium Park February 7th-8th 10am-4pm.

February is bringing lots of interesting and diverse events to the Chicago History Museum.  Events include Transportation Frustration, where contemporary issues concerning the cities transportation are discussed, Chocolate Confidential, a film which explores the world wide business of chocolate, and of course Great Chicago Stories that covers a wide variety of topics regarding Chicago’s history. Be sure to check out more of what CHM has to offer in February.

Starting this month, Chicago History Museum presents Out, which chronicles the history of the gay, lesbian, and transexual community.  Discussion topics include Clothes are for Closets, Speaking Out Down South, and Surviving Reagan.  In order to help promote Out at CHM, direction will be utilizing its “GLBT Route”, which includes stores throughout “Boystown” and other GLBT focused locations. 

Out at CHM presents Clothes are for Closets January 29th, Speaking Out Down South March 26th, and Surviving Reagan May 7th.

My My My had so much fun with us on our last project, that they decided to come back and have us help promote another show.  This time, they will be at the newer Bottom Lounge venue, which since its opening has hosted a slew of great indie acts. Direction will be out at various shows throughout the city giving away free copies of  My My My’s new full length album.  Be sure to keep an eye out for us.

My My My plays the Bottom Lounge on January 30th.

California’s Premiere Country Music Festival returns this year with an impressive line-up of country stars.  Held at the Empire Polo Club, which is also home to the annual Coachella Music Festival, Stagecoach offers the perfect southwestern atmosphere to see some of the best stars as well as new up and comers.  Stagecoach attracts people from all around the country, and direction is very excited to be promoting this event here in Chicago.  Keep an eye out for our street teams who will once again be hitting up various shows including the Mega Winterfest, Brett Dennen, and the World’s Toughest Rodeo.

Stagecoach is April 25th & 26th at the Empire Polo Grounds in Indio, CA.

This cult classic has gotten a complete makeover and adaption to the stage, and has since become a hit on Broadway. Xanadu will transport you back to the 1980s where a struggling young artist gets some inspiration that is truly out of this world.  Featuring the smash songs from the original film, this show is a must see!

Xanadu begins its run at Drury Lane on January 16th.

The acclaimed “Father of American Drama” gets revamped by artistic director Robert Falls.  The Goodman brings six of O’Neil’s productions to life by six different theatre companies from around the world.  Each company interprets O’Neil’s work and modernizes them for contemporary audiences in the 21st century.  Some of the shows have very limited runs, so be sure to get tickets right away so as not to miss a thing.

Eugene O’Neil in the 21st Century runs January-March 2009.

As part of its 2009 season, Steppenwolf presents Art.  Written by French playwright Yasmina Reza, Art has been translated into almost 30 languages since it first debuted.  Steppenwolf’s production will feature key members of it’s ensemble cast, which will be ever changing throughout the run.  This rich characters study profiles three male friends and their views and opinions on art when one of them spends a small fortune on a piece that causes some mixed reactions.  Mixing drama and light humor, Art is a unique production well worth seeing.

Art is at Steppenwolf Theatre Februaury 5th through June 7th.