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Two years ago, seven of our country’s most eminent Asian-American playwrights were invited by Chicago’s Silk Road Theatre Project to take a voyage through their own pasts, via a simple test of their DNA. The results of those journeys, and the questions that arose concerning heritage, ancestry, identity and the perils of such explorations, are the basis of a fascinating evening of new short plays.

We’re very excited to be a part of this very original production, and are working with the Silk Road Theatre Project in conjunction with the Goodman Theatre distributing promotional materials as part of our street marketing campaign. Be sure to get your tickets for these exciting events!

The DNA Trail is at Pierce Hall at the Historic Chicago Temple Building March 2nd through April 4th. Please visit www.silkroadproject.org and www.goodmantheatre.org for more information.

Celtic Woman makes its way to the Rosemont Theatre next month for two live performances of Songs From the Heart. Join musical director David Downes and the cast as they perform selections from the acclaimed CD/DVD.

Last year, Celtic Woman performed two shows at the Chicago Theater. Those in attendance were treated to amazing performances, and are surely looking forward to the latest tour. We are doing our part to help spread the word on the upcoming performances by distributing handbills and posters to Irish neighborhoods and locations in Chicago. If you have the album, you’ll surely want to get your tickets to the real thing before they are gone!

Celtic Woman is at the Rosemont Theatre April 9th and 10th. Please visit www.celticwoman.com for more information.

We can’t say enough great things about Lillstreet. They offer adult classes and workshops for all skill levels in ceramics, metal works, jewelery, painting & drawing, printmaking, textiles, and glass. Each department offers first time artist classes that help beginners to explore a new medium in a relaxed environment. They also offer camps and classes for children of all ages.

Spring classes for Lillstreet start up at the end of March, so you should be sure to pick one of their brand  new course catalogs! We are set begin bringing these to all corners of the city. If you have ever wanted to learn an artistic craft, or hone your already developed artistic abilities, now is the time to sign up!

Spring classes begin March 22nd. Please visit www.lillstreet.com for more information.

Our friends at the Old Town School of Folk Music are very excited to bring this year’s Spring Festival of African Music to life!  Starting this month and running through April, the festival will bring some of the finest talent to the city of Chicago.  Acts include Baaba Maal, Tinariwen, and Bela Fleck’s The African Project.

We’ll be executing a special distribution in support of the festival bringing brochures and posters to various neighborhoods in the city. Be sure to pick one up to find out more about other shows coming up, in addition to all that the OTSFM has to offer!

Please visit www.oldtownschool.org for more information.

New York based performance artist Koosil-ja Hwang will present a new multimedia performance piece at The Dance Center of Columbia College. Using dance, electronic music, and live camera work, Blocks of Continuality/Body, Image, and Algorithm tells three simultaneous stories simulating the coexistence of the digital and flesh worlds. Koosil-ja Hwang will only be giving 3 performances at the Dance Center, so be sure to reserve your tickets right away. This is an exciting performance you won’t want to miss.

Koosil-ja Hwang is at the The Dance Center of Columbia College February 4th, 5th, and 6th. Please visit www.colum.edu/dance_center/performances/ for more information.

The Artist’s Studio As Party is a three-floor fundraiser that honors the artists, the spaces, and the creative spirit of contemporary art. The event includes live music, food, artist guests, and interactive entertainment.

Utilizing our various distribution methods, we’ll be targeting retail routes in addition to several special events in the city including Arianna Huffington @ Columbia College Chicago, and the After Dark Series at the Art Institute of Chicago. The Artist’s Studio As Party is an exclusive event, so tickets are limited. Be sure to pick your tickets as soon as possible.

The Artist’s Studio As Party takes place at the Museum of Contemporary Art on February 4th. Please visit www.mcachicago.org for more information.

As most folks in Chicago know, Tuesday means free admission to the Museum of Contemporary Art. Now in addition to viewing the galleries for free, the MCA also offers a range of free events in Puck’s Cafe almost every Tuesday evening through the month of April. Events include Doodleganza: The Drawing Extravaganza, UBS 12 X 12: The After Party, Cabinet of Curiosities, and Magical Mystery Showcase.

The MCA has given us a variety of handbills advertising each of the mentioned events, complete with list of dates that we’ll be distributing all over the city. Keep an eye out for them and be sure to pick one up!

Tuesday Evenings in the Cafe at the MCA occur every Tuesday through April.  Please visit www.mcachicago.org for more information.

As the holiday’s come to an end, Lillstreet gears up for a new year, and the start of a new semester.  Offering an array of classes including metal work, sculpting and printmaking.  For the professional artist and the rookie, Lillstreet offers  a whole gamut of classes for all skill levels.

We’ll be starting our citywide distribution of the 2010 Winter brochures, placing them in stores, galleries, and many other locations.  If you’ve got creative talent that you wish to hone, be sure to grab a brochure, and sign up today!

Lillstreet Art Center’s 2010 Winter Semester beging in January.  Visit www.lillstreet.com for more information.

I’m sure I’m starting to sound like a broken record but Lillstreet Arts Center is such a great place to take a call and try your hand at ceramics, painting, printmaking or metalsmithing.  Classes aren’t only fun but an inspiration to releasing some of that creative energy. Take a class over the holidays or give a class as a gift to friends and loved ones.

The winter season not only ushers in a new semester at Lillstreet, but their 34th Annual Holiday Show as well.  Between November 16th and December 31st, stop by Lillstreet to view and purchase the wares of Lillstreet alums.  These unique items make great holiday gifts and proceeds support independent artists!

Lillstreet Arts Center is located at 4401 N. Ravenswood and the 34th Annual Holiday show is open through December 31st. An Open House featuring free workshops for adults and kids’ activities is on December 5th from 12PM through 5PM.

Our Family and Children’s route is quickly becoming our most active specialty route that we offer here at direction tour marketing. Our family and children is an excellent opportunity to reach moms, dads, and children to promote family oriented events and programs. Our route coverage includes day care centers, park districts, retail boutiques, kid friendly restaurants, and activity centers.  Our coverage includes over 100 locations and ranges from from Hyde Park to Lake Forest. Currently, we have a number of clients reaching out to our family and children route including Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago Children’s Theatre, and the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA).

Give us a call for a quote to reach children and families in the chicago area.