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The Polarity Ensemble Theatre is staging the Chicago premiere of the Robert Bly translated, seldom-performed Ibsen classic, “Peer Gynt.” Join Peer on a 150-year expedition of the American psyche through music of the 19th and 20th century.

The direction staff has been distributing posters and handbills for this play throughout the Loop and Streeterville.

“Peer Gynt” will be at the DCA Storefront Theater from November 15 to December 18 with no show November 24 due to Thanksgiving. The December 1 show will feature a post-show discussion and December 5 will feature a panel discussion at the Chicago Cultural Center. For more information about “Peer Gynt” and other upcoming shows at the DCA, please visit dcatheater.org.

The 2011 World Music Fest is well under way. Brought to you by the good folks at the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, this year’s fest includes three more days and nights of music from across the globe. Tonight’s highlight is Movits, from Sweden, at the intimate Hideout. Tomorrow check out Frigg for free at 5pm at Hostelling International. The fest ends on Saturday with a concert, One World Under One Roof, at the Chicago Cultural Center featuring 8 acts from 7 countries.

The direction team has been hitting all corners of the city to promote this all encompassing music festival.

The World Music Festival continues until September 22. Each day features at least one free show. For a complete list of performers, venues and shows, please visit worldmusicfestivalchicago.org.

The Department of Cultural Affairs is presenting the ninth annual Chicago Creative Expo on Saturday, March 12. This free, day long event is ideal for any Chicago based artist. You can spend the day attending talks presented by experts in the field. If you’re interested in getting some feedback, you can have your portfolio looked over by art curators and gallery owners. If you’re wondering about how to get insurance as an artist you can attend a workshop covering that. With over 25 workshops and 130 vendors, there’s someone covering every aspect of life as an artist. If you’re interested in promotions, direction will have a booth at the expo and our very own Micah Taylor will be leading a workshop at 3pm entitled “Streetmarketing the Arts”.

The direction team has been distributing materials for the Chicago Creative Expo throughout the entire city.

The Chicago Creative Expo is from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, March 12 at the Chicago Cultural Center. Please visit chicagoartistsresource.org for more information.

If you’re looking for something to do with the kids this Halloween weekend, we have your plans for Saturday. The Chicago Cultural Center is transforming itself into a spooky but not too scary place for the whole family. There will be hands on activities like costume and mask making, theater game workshops and a performance of “One Monster After Another,” a children’s play/musical/sing-along event for the entire family.

The direction team has visited family friendly stores throughout Chicago. We also stopped into pop-up Halloween stores, costume shops and other holiday themed establishments.

The Hallowed Halls events at the Chicago Cultural Center begin at 10am and go until 1:15pm on October 30. Please visit explorechicago.org for more information.

The Lifeline Theatre will be recreating The Floating Market, inspired by Neil Gaiman from his best-selling book Neverwhere, for a benefit commemorating the theatre’s 27th anniversary. Don’t miss this magical evening of performance art, music and fun.

Lifeline always provides quality entertainment for theatre goers, and now is your chance to give back, while taking in a terrific show. Tickets are limited, so learn how to get yours today!

Neil Gaiman’s Floating Market: A Benefit for The Lifeline Theatre is at The Chicago Cultural Center on April 19th. Please visit www.lifelinetheatre.com for more information.

The 2010 Creative Chicago Expo at the Chicago Cultural Center is a highly successful event that connects artists and art organizations in all disciplines. The Creative Chicago Expo is free and open to the public. Last year, over 5,000 people connected with vendors, workshops, and consultants, taking advantage of Chicago’s top resources, services and expertise for individuals and organizations in all the arts.

Not only will direction tour marketing be promoting the 2010 expo, but we will have a booth as well! We’ll be checking out tons of booths of clients and friends. Be sure to come by our table and say hello !

The 2010 Creative Chicago Expo is at the Chicago Cultural Center on April 10th. Please visit www.chicagoartistsresource.org for more info.

Throughout 2010, the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs will present At Work Forums on various issues related to Studio Chicago. This month, the Forum will host a panel discussing successful artwalks and the development of neighborhood business.

Artists at Work offers a variety of resources and helpful tools to artists of all mediums, and we are excited to be working with them on this project. Utilizing our printworks division, we will be printing bookmarks that will then be distributed all over town. Be sure to pick one up, and check out what Artists at Work can offer you!

Artists at Work:  Anatomy of a Successful Art Walk / Opening Tools is at the Chicago Cultural Center January 21st.  Please visit www.studiochicago.org for more information.

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.