Category Archives: Dance
ONE STAGE… ONE CAUSE: DANCE FOR LIFE Aug 18th
WHO:
Participating Companies Include:
WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012
5:00 p.m. – Gala Reception –
Hilton Chicago Grand Ball Room
(720 S. Michigan Ave.)
8:00 p.m. – Dance for Life Performance – Auditorium Theatre
(50 E. Congress Pkwy.)
*Complimentary shuttle bus service provided between the two venues.
Experience the best dance Chicago has to offer
as six of the city’s top dance companies join together for
one spectacular night on stage in this year’s Dance for Life.
With electrifying and poignant choreography, Dance for Life
is the Midwest’s largest performing arts fundraiser for HIV/AIDS,
having raised more than $4 million to support care, education,
and prevention in the Chicagoland area.
This year, Dance for Life hosts two exciting, world-premiere performances by renowned choreographers Randy Duncan and Harrison McEldowney.
A silent auction and raffle will also be held.
Funds raised through Dance for Life benefit the AIDS Foundation of Chicago, the Dancers’ Fund and the Chicago Women’s AIDS Project.
$50-$75 (performance only)
$175-$500 (includes admission to 5:00 p.m. gala reception and premiere seating at the performance)
To purchase tickets, please call 312-431-2357
or visit www.danceforlifechicago.com
SuperHero Revolution At House of Blues Aug 11
The “Superhero Revolution” is coming to Chicago’s Market Days 2012!
CircuitMOM Productions is hard at work preparing to transform the House Of
Blues into a Saturday night Revolution party like no other. Saturday, August 11th.
“We have done “Wild West”, “Zombie”, “Pride”, “Neon” and “IML Victory” parties, but we are most
excited about our “Superhero” theme for Market Days. Last years’ sold out Market
Days event has us amped up and ready to make this year bigger and better than
ever. You will “marvel” at the soaring two-story set design and long to be rescued
from the perilous dance floor by the spectacularly heroic go go dancers poised atop
their platforms on stage.”
Armed with his trusted CDJ 2000 CD players, powerful headphones, stealth
collection of custom remixes and super human talent, DJ Joe Gauthreaux returns to
save you from the chaos of the street fair and is ready to spin you and your cape into
a frenzy with his almost 7 hour set. You will not want to miss one note.
With an army of Superhero GoGo boys from around the globe being flown in, there will be plenty of sexy caped crusaders there to make sure you have a great time. Plenty of surprises and special effects lined up to give
you an out of this world party.
SO! Dust off your mask, pull on your tights, fire up the invisible plane and get
ready to experience the best Market Days party yet!
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Limited $40 early bird tickets are on sale in Chicago now at CRAM FASHION
3329 N. Broadway or at the House Of Blues box office. Online credit card
We say this every time, but BUY YOUR TICKETS EARLY TO SAVE MONEY!
Tickets will be $60 once the limited early bird tickets are gone.
SuperStar Sundays Party Aug 12 at The Mid
BOX BOY RICH presents
Superstar
Sundays
Sunday Aug 12, 2012
A Market Days weekend closing party fun with a brand
new improved venue! @ The MID. Located in Chicago‘s meatpacking district in the West Loop, it meets somewhere in the middle of the city between Chicago‘s downtown and the neighborhoods within the city; somewhere in the middle of a live music venue and an upscale nightclub. The Mid seems to be in tune with live music and nightlife to give music lovers the ultimate concert experience. It’s a fantastic music-centric club!
SuperStar Sunday Aug. 12th will feature DJ PAULO!
$25 pre sale ticket price! clubtix or just scan the QR code!
Chicago House and Linda Clifford Present Unique Party September 15th
Chicago House is excited to
premiere an all new event fundraiser to support the organization’s
ongoing efforts to assist families and individuals affected by HIV and AIDS.
“ONE NIGHT STAND is an explosive, multi -sensory dance party wrapped
around a live concert,” explained Jeremy
Hilborn, Chicago House’s Manager of Special Events.
“It’s a full buffet of sights and sounds, built around an
experiential concert,” Hilborn continued.
For its inaugural year, the new
event, inspired by a popular dance recording artist and icon Linda Clifford,
will feature the singer in a custom designed, immersive nightclub
environment.
From
grinding go-go boys to a diva belting it with a full band to DJ Mathew Harvat
offering up the beats, ONE NIGHT STAND will rock a very transformed Park West on Saturday, September 15th beginning at 8:00 pm.
Chicago House brought some major
players to the table in developing the event in its first year. Keith Elliott (Dance
for Life Chicago/ Chicago Takes Off) and Tony Savino (Dance for Life Palm Springs) bring over twenty
years’ of experience in performance based fundraising to create this exciting
new addition to the Chicago House event calendar. Over the organization’s
27 year history, events like the Speaker Series Luncheon, Champagne Wrapture,
and Brunch & Fashion Show have become synonymous with Chicago House.
ONE
NIGHT STAND aims to make that same impact, while attracting a new system of
support to the organization in an imaginative and fun way.
Be a part of a glittering new addition to the Chicago House collection of annual events… ONE NIGHT STAND!
Tickets to ONE NIGHT STAND start
at $35 for balcony seating, and range up to $200. For more information or to
purchase tickets, please visit Chicagohouse.org or call 773-248-5200 x303.
New Yorker Ernest Kohl New Love Song
HE’S BACK! Our good friend and International Recording Star ERNEST KOHL has just done a WORLDWIDE RELEASE of “ANYONE
WHO’S EVER BEEN IN LOVE” direct from the studio and from the HOT NEW
MUSICAL and UPCOMING MOVIE “THE COSMOPOLITAN” written by Golden Globe,
Grammy and Emmy Winners Lance Horne and Josh Rhodes! This is going to be great!
This musical
masterpiece contains no less than 30 sexy sizzling remixes to choose
from for your listening pleasure! When you look into someone’s eyes, the
words to “ANYONE WHO’S EVER BEEN IN LOVE” should echo in your mind and
resonate in your heart.
WATCH / LISTEN NOW
Win 2 tickets to NEON PRIDE
THE PRIDE PARTY NOT TO BE MISSED!!
LIMITED
Early bird $40 tickets are ALMOST GONE. at Cram Boystown Lakeview-3331 N. broadway. THESE TICKETS WILL SELL OUT. THERE ARE LESS THAN 30 TICKETS LEFT AT THAT PRICE!!
BEST GAY CHICAGO.com is giving one lucky winner 2 tickets to this Pride Party! LIKE US on our facebook page – and leave us a comment. WEDNESDAY June 20th at noon – we will randomly select one name. And you get 2 tickets to the Pride Party of the year!
Another amazing REVOLUTION party produced by Circuit Mom Productions!
Hosted by Rugby Superstar BEN COHEN – and benefitting his amazing STAND UP FOUNDATION.
SATURDAY JUNE 23rd @ METRO
Tix available online for
the regular price of $50 now ETIX.com
Pride Fest Chicago 2012, June 22-23
| Date: | Friday & Saturday, June 22-23, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Time: | Friday: 4pm-10pm | Saturday: 11am-10pm |
| Location: | Halsted & Waveland | Chicago |
2 days of fun and music before the big Pride Parade Day!
Festive … Jubilant … Fun … are just a few of the words to
describe this two day-long gathering that’s a non-stop, early-summer
party.
Hosted by (and benefiting) the Northalsted Business Alliance — the same
group behind the wildly popular Northalsted Market Days (set for the
weekend of August 11-12) — this equally crowd-pleasing gay and lesbian
celebration of community pride will be back bigger than ever in its 10th
year!
Pride Fest showcases an eclectic lineup of arts & crafts, food and
other vendors. It also features entertainment on two stages including
one dedicated to some of Chicago’s finest GLBT performers.
Entertainment
|
Friday, June 22 South Stage 6:00pm – The Personnel 7:30pm – Chicago Spirit Brigade 8:00pm – Sixteen Candles Saturday, June 23 |
North Stage 5:00pm – Drag Show featuring Chicago’s Best Female Impersonators 7:00pm – JoJo 7:30pm – Drag Show featuring Chciago’s Best Female Impersonators 9:00pm – Inaya Day North Stage 12:00pm – Miss Foozie’s Pet Parade 1:30pm – Drag Show featuring Chicago’s Best Female Impersonators 2:30pm – Thea Austin 3:00pm – Drag Show featuring Chicago’s Best Female Impersonators 4:30pm – Martha Wash 5:30pm – Drag Show featuring Chicago’s Best Female Impersonators 6:30pm – Simone Denny 7:00pm – Guinevere 8:00pm – Frenchie Davis 8:30pm – Janice Robinson 9:00pm – Sandy B |
Magic Mike Movie Night at Kit Kat June 19
“Magic Mike” Night at
Kit Kat Lounge
Magic Mike Movie Tickets,
Merchandise and Themed Martinis
Tuesday, June 19
8 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Free to attend
Magic Mike is set to hit theaters on Friday, June 29. In advance of the hotly anticipated male stripper-themed film, Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club will hold a movie promotion event on Tuesday, June 19. Starting at 8 p.m., dancers from “SinZation,” Chicago’s sexiest male revue show, will put on a high-energy, provocative performance. Kit Kat Diva Kathryn Cole will perform throughout the evening as well.
The Lakeview/Boystown restaurant and lounge will hold a “Magic Mike” raffle with prizes including passes to the advance screening of Magic Mike on Tuesday, June 26, along with Magic Mike merchandise (t-shirts, hats, gym bags, dog tag necklaces and more). Gift certificates to Kit Kat and tickets to SinZation will also be given away.
In addition to shakin’ up half-priced martinis all night, the movie premiere party will feature three specialty drinks: “The Big Cucumber Richie” martini, “Magic Mike” martini and “Dallas” cocktail ($6 each).
See you all there!
Circuit Mom and Ben Cohen Present NEON PRIDE
THE PRIDE PARTY NOT TO BE MISSED!!
Another amazing REVOLUTION party produced by Circuit Mom Productions!
Hosted by Rugby Superstar BEN COHEN – and benefitting his amazing STAND UP FOUNDATION.
LIMITED Early bird $40 tickets are only available NOW at Cram Boystown Lakeview-As
an added bonus, save 10% on your CRAM Fashion purchase when you buy a
Neon ticket, so hurry before they are gone.
Tix available online for
the regular price of $50 now ETIX.com
Dance for Life Chicago August 18, 2012
ONE STAGE… ONE CAUSE: DANCE FOR LIFE
Chicago’s Leading Dance Troupes Unite to Raise Funds for HIV/AIDS Prevention and Services on Aug. 18
Experience the best dance Chicago has to offer as six of the city’s top dance companies join together for one spectacular night on stage in this year’s Dance for Life. With electrifying and poignant choreography, Dance for Life is the Midwest’s largest performing arts fundraiser for HIV/AIDS, having raised more than $4 million to support care, education, and prevention in the Chicagoland area.
This year, Dance for Life hosts two exciting, world-premiere performances by renowned choreographers Randy Duncan and Harrison McEldowney.
A silent auction and raffle will also be held.
Funds raised through Dance for Life benefit the AIDS Foundation of Chicago, the Dancers’ Fund and the Chicago Women’s AIDS Project.
Participating Companies Include:
- The Joffrey Ballet
- Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago
- Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
- River North Chicago Dance Company
- Luna Negra Dance Theater
- Ron de Jesus Dance
WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012
5:00 p.m. – Gala Reception – Hilton Chicago Grand Ball Room (720 S. Michigan Ave.)
8:00 p.m. – Dance for Life Performance – Auditorium Theatre (50 E. Congress Pkwy.)
*Complimentary shuttle bus service provided between the two venues.
COST: $50-$75 (performance only)
$175-$500 (includes admission to 5:00 p.m. gala reception and premiere seating at the performance)
To purchase tickets, please call 312-431-2357 or visit Danceforlifechicago.com
Matthew Harvat Circuit Mom Productions – 2 BIG PARTIES
The weekend we all get excited for – IML and GRABBY weekend over Memorial weekend!
And the 2 most anticipated parties are back!
SUNDAY May 27 – The IML Victory Party. Come mark the 10th Anniversary of The Victory Party and the Chicago
debut of NYC DJ/Producer Eddie Martinez at the historic House Of Blues.
Celebrate the crowning of “Mr. IML 2012” with leather men and women
from around the world. Dirty beats, hot go-go boys and an amazing 4 story venue. Kick off the REVOLuTION dance party season with the hottest DJ to hit the scene in a long time.
The sleep and rest the next day until 8pm Monday the 28th!
DJs
Ron G & Ted Eiel bring the IML Monday night closing party to life
with their sexy style of aggressive house tracks and bass beats at the
multi-level Excalibur nightclub. A perfect way to end the holiday
weekend with men and women from around the world! Celebrating 12 years in this amazing venue, Excalibur, you need to see it to believe it.
2 parties you DO NOT want to miss!
Matthew Harvat and Circuit Mom Productions 4th Installment Revolution Parties was AMAZING
(Top photos Chadwick Cipiti – see more on Picassa)
WOW!
Amazing, Awesome, Beautiful, Spectacular, Eye-Popping, Rad, First Rate, Remarkable, Wonderful….these were just some of the adjectives people were saying last Saturday at House of Blues.
Matthew Harvat and Circuit Mom Productions did their 4th and final installment of Revolution for 2011 with ZOMBIE REVOLUTION. Amazing costumes, staging, production numbers and music – THE BAR HAS BEEN RAISED, Chicago. The Saturday night Main Event we all miss, IS BACK!
(Photos Above by Michael Snell – LIKE BestGayChicago on Facebook – and see more!)
Over 700 attendees – A cast on stage of 20+, 2 djs, Lasers, LEDs, professional choreography and staging – For $40, this is like nothing Chicago has ever seen.
Sergio Ceron is responsible for the 4 custom Zombie mask creations. Plaster molds of faces (and Matthews whole head) were made, then he poured silicon, let it cure and carved out the detail work which he detailed out by hand painting. It is the same techniques used for special effects in movies. The Zombie dancers makeup were done by the team of 3 from Kryolan Theatrical Makeup company and their new Chicago boutique located at 2034 N. Halsted. WOW. WOW. WOW.
REVOLUTION will return in 2012. With parties for Gay Prise and Market Days already set. And probably 2 more TBA. If you missed this year, go see what everyone is talking about, next year!
Circuit Mom Productions
New Gay Parties Set To Rock Chicago! Oct. 13
A new party concept is about to take Chicago by storm! Think you’re fearless? Think again. There are an infinite number of phobias (multiplying daily) with over 500 medical related phobias listed online. Some phobias have never been appropriately labeled. There are phobias with tongue-twisting pronunciations that might have been too difficult and fearful for even Einstein to attempt to pronounce. – Hippopotomnstrosesquipedaliophobia – fear of long words. What scares YOU? What do YOU fear? Producer and phobia visionary, Experience the incredible fun and fear of EVENT-A-PHOBIA! Do you dare come to our sneak preview? Be brave — take a deep breath and get ready to be AFRAID.
EVENT-A-PHOBIA™ is a new and exciting concept, which cleverly and uniquely allows people to finally address that serious, and unspoken subject — FEAR via entertainment and merriment.
clowns – coulrophobia
snakes – snakephobia
spiders – aracnophobia
bogeyman – bogyphobia
heights – acrophobia
confined spaces – claustrophobia
Will Harrison aka visuwil® of visuwil LLC.
is known for his creative, whimsical, and edgy theme settings.
To express and bring to life his phobia theme, he incorporates extraordinary costumed artists, extravagantly masked models, 3D props, eye-popping decor, stimulating live music, and, of course, your favorite flow of libations all staged within a selected nightlife or social environment.
Do you dare enter this unusual realm of phobias?
Do you dare attempt to face your own personal fears?
Come experience the EVENT of all EVENTS!!!
DJ Phil DaBeatz
EVENT-A-PHOBIA™ parties make it FUN to play with your fears — “visualize your innermost fear … and play with it”
Thursday, Oct, 13th HYDRATE 11pm-4am 3458 N. Halsted
Hubbard Street Dance to Open Series with Twyla Tharp Premiere
“When Glenn and I met we discussed many ideas,” notes Twyla Tharp. “When he asked me for a new work, I thought to myself, ‘Great, I’ve always enjoyed the vitality of Hubbard Street dancers and I have a long-term relationship with the company.’ I look forward to working with the new dancers and creating, what I believe, will be a very special dance – one that will challenge me as well as them.” Known for her playful style, Twyla Tharp returns to Hubbard Street Dance Chicago after 15 years where she was instrumental in creating and setting a plush repertoire of work, helping to form the renowned dance company that exists today. Beginning the creative process in June 2011 and returning to Hubbard Street Dance Center in early September, Tharp is deep in the creative process of this new commission. Currently untitled, Tharp’s new work is set to a selection of sonatas by Domenico Scarlatti, which is helping to inform the structure of the piece. This world premiere will also feature costumes from fashion icon Norma Kamali’s fall collection.
The world-renowned and celebrated Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, led by Artistic Director Glenn Edgerton, will launch its 34th season with the most anticipated dance event of the year featuring a world premiere by dance legend Twyla Tharp; the return of the reflective Arcangelo by Nacho Duato based on the marvelous Concerti Grossi by Arcangelo Corelli; and the hilariously bizarre Walking Mad by Johan Inger.
This eclectic engagement will take place at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph Drive, in four performances only, October 13-16, 2011.
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago has created a new subscription series offer for the LGBT community – an offer that combines dance and culture with an opportunity to mix, mingle and network!
For $200 a subscription gets you THREE premiere section seats and an pre-performance cocktail party! What is not to love about that?
Call 312-850-9744 ext 167 and mention OUT FOR DANCE to get this special pricing package!
Hubbard Street Dance
Best Gay Chicago.com
Circuit Mom Productions Present ZOMBIE REVOLUTION Oct. 29th
In June of 2011, Matthew Harvat, owner of Circuit Mom Productions, Inc. launched a new 4 part series of high end, large production gay dance parties called “REVOLUTION” at Chicago’s famed House Of Blues. With the audiences growing larger and stronger at each event, the fourth and final party, “ZOMBIE REVOLUTION” being held on Saturday, October 29, 2011 will not only end the eight year absence of a major Saturday night Halloween dance party for the gay community, but also cap off a spectacular first year of new events and only build excitement for the 2012 REVOLUTION series kicking off during next years Gay Pride. This Halloween event will feature a spectacular laser show to accompany the amazing talents of Grammy nominated producer/DJ/remixer Tony Moran, (pictured below) who’s gold record roster includes some of the biggest names in music. Cher, Madonna, Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson, Britney Spears, Sting, Luther Vandross and Deborah Cox are but a few of Tony’s masterful success stories. In the spirit of giving back and sharing their successes, CircuitMOM Productions, Inc. has partnered with The StandUP Foundation, Inc, to stop the bullying of not only LGBT kids, but any child or person worldwide. A portion of each ticket sold goes directly to The StandUP Foundation, Inc, which in turn supports organizations that help combat this universal problem and keep kids safe, strong and builds self confidence. (Get a sneak peak of the ZOMBIE photo shoot!)
FASTEN YOUR SEATBELTS LADIES AND GENTLEMEN…..
HALLOWEEN IS GOING TO ROCK THIS YEAR IN CHICAGO!!
Chicago’s biggest and best party promoter returns Saturday, October 29th!
Each event has had an exciting line up of national and international talent as well as amazing themes and production numbers to continually entice and build the REVOLUTION fan base as well as help bring Chicago back to the forefront of national attention for amazing LGBT parties.
Pair this DJ’s brilliance with the set design, laser show, costuming and production numbers produced by Matthew Harvat featuring dancers from Chicago’s internationally successful dancers from the Joffrey Ballet, Hubbard Street Dance Company and Gus Giordano with choreography by Todd M. Kiech, and you have a night of Halloween Zombie madness you will not soon forget.
Chicago superstar DJ Phil DaBeatz has also come on board to bring his own tribal magic to this amazing party. A jam packed event of visual and aural pleasure in true Halloween and Circuit MOM fashion.
We are keeping ticket prices very low in comparison to other events of this magnitude. We want to make the event more accessible to the masses, especially in the current economy. House Of Blues has agreed to keep pricing low to help build the brand for the future and talent is coming in at discounted pricing as well.
2012 should be an amazing second year for REVOLUTION to continue to grow its world class vision and continue to raise Chicago’s LGBT dance party events to a higher level nationwide.
ZOMBIE REVOLUTION Saturday, Oct. 29th
@ House Of Blues-Chicago 329 N Dearborn St 11pm-5am
Early Bird Tickets $30 until sold out, $40 after.
Tickets at CRAM now. 3331 N. Broadway
Tickets online now at clubtix.com
Dance For Life Chicago 20th Anniversary Aug. 20
DANCE COMPANIES
featured in
“DANCE FOR LIFE”
To Raise Funds for HIV/AIDS Prevention and Services
on August 20, 2011
Five of Chicago’s most renowned and talented top dance companies will come together for one spectacular, celebratory evening of dance – on one stage!
Currently honoring a milestone 20th anniversary this year, Dance for Life is the largest performance-based AIDS fundraising event in the Midwest and has raised nearly $4 million since 1992.
This highly anticipated event is held annually to raise awareness and funds for HIV/AIDS prevention and care programs and is hosted by Dean Richards, Entertainment Critic and Reporter for WGN-TV (CW), Chicago; National Cable Channel, WGN America and News Talk 720, WGN Radio.
· The Joffrey Ballet
· Ron De Jesus Dance
· Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago
· Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
· River North Chicago Dance Company
To commemorate 20 years for the event, Dance for Life will host two world premiere dances by renowned choreographers Harrison McEldowney and Randy Duncan.
Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011
4:45 p.m. – Gala Reception
7:30 p.m. – Dance for Life performance – Auditorium Theatre
$50-$75 (performance only)
$175-$500 (includes admission to 5 p.m. gala reception and premiere seating at the performance.)
To purchase tickets, please call 312-922-5812
or visit
Danceforlifechicago.com
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Congress Parkway
Chicago
Photos by SANDRO
Dance for Life Chicago on PBS Wttw 11 on August 11
Brings Twenty Years
of Strength and Community
in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS
to the Big Screen
Moving Documentary on Two-Decade Journey Premieres on WTTW-11 on Aug. 11, 10 p.m.
In its 20-year journey, the original small grassroots dance performance event, Dance for Life, has evolved to support HIV/AIDS services in Chicago and financially assist those living with HIV/AIDS within the dance community into the Midwest’s largest, must-see performance, raising nearly $175,000 annually for the cause. Now, a new, riveting documentary, which debuts on Thursday, Aug. 11 at 10 p.m. on WTTW 11, follows the emotional journey and shares the passion of Dance for Life in a style that can best capture its essence: dance.
The hour-long film paints the story of Dance for Life through electrifying choreography and personal stories. Shared in one-on-one interviews with the dancers, founders and supporters, these narratives convey the significance and evolution of Dance for Life throughout the film. It will premiere only nine days before the twentieth anniversary performance in Chicago on Saturday, Aug. 20 at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway.
Produced by Emmy Award-winning HMS Media, the documentary is a poignant look at the need for renewed hope and for a cure. Chronicling the 30-year impact of HIV/AIDS in Chicago and its large dance community, the film illustrates the evolution of the fundraiser. Founders Harriet Ross, Keith Elliott, Danny Kopelson and Gail Kalver, as well as beneficiaries, choreographers and dancers recount the impact of HIV/AIDS and their desire for continued progress.
(Photographs by Sando)
“Dance for Life initially empowered the dance community in Chicago to take care of itself,” said Elliott, a former dancer with Joseph Chicago Holmes Dance Theater. “The documentary empowers Chicagoans to understand the power of the HIV/AIDS movement and offers a way to get involved while experiencing the best dance the city has to offer.”
From flamenco to Fosse-style jazz, performance excerpts serve as a backdrop for the emotional, yet triumphant story of Dance for Life’s origins and its future. Participants featured in the documentary include Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater, Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago, Thodos Dance Chicago, The Joffrey Ballet, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and River North Chicago Dance Company. Archival clips illustrate the event’s meteoric rise, having grown from the first sold-out performance at the former 400 seat Organic Theatre to this year’s event at the 4,000 seat Auditorium Theatre.
Dance for Life began as an effort to promote the art of dance in Chicago, while raising awareness of and supporting HIV/AIDS services in Chicago. Later, the Dance for Life Fund was formed as a program to ease the financial burden of Chicago dancers dying of complications of AIDS. As treatment for HIV/AIDS has evolved, so has the Dance for Life Fund. It now helps dancers battling any life-threatening condition to get back on their feet and continue to pursue their passion for dance. Proceeds from this year’s performance will exclusively benefit the AIDS Foundation of Chicago and the Dance for Life Fund.
“The dedication of staff, dance companies and volunteers is as astounding as the level of artistry,” said Harriet Ross, co-founder of Dance for Life. “Though its purpose is practical, the performance enlightens and educates. We sincerely hope that life will continue to mirror art as survival rates improve and as Dance for Life continues to flourish.”
Dance for Life the documentary will air on Thursday, Aug. 11 at 10 p.m. on WTTW 11.
The live, on-stage performance of Dance for Life will be held on Saturday, August 20 at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway, in Chicago. Tickets are $50-$75 for the 7:30 p.m. performance, with tickets for the 4:30 p.m. gala and performance ranging from $175-$500. Tickets are available at Danceforlifechicago.com or by calling 312-922-5812.
Since 1992, Dance for Life has raised more than $4 million in the fight against HIV/AIDS; showcased Chicago’s top professional dance companies; financially established a fund that provides assistance to dancers living with HIV/AIDS; helped to support and produce five spin-off pre-events; and helped raise money for many of Chicago’s leading AIDS organizations.
OVO Announces 50% off certain shows and certain seats
OVO is a headlong rush into a colourful ecosystem teeming with life, where insects work, eat, crawl, flutter, play, fight and look for love in a non-stop riot of energy and movement.
The insects’ home is a world of biodiversity and beauty filled with noisy action and moments of quiet emotion.
Currently at the United Center, OVO has announced 50% off certain tickets. Check it out online!
The theatre/tent is smaller this time – Ovo only uses about 75% of the tent. I don’t think there is a bad seat in the house!
Get a sneak peak of OVO online.
Chicago Dancing Festival Returns FREE TICKETS
While all events are free, tickets for the indoor performance showcases must be reserved in advance. In 2010, tickets for the Festival “sold out” within two hours of being released.
Tickets will be available to the general public beginning Tuesday, July 19 in a staggered format so that each venue releases its tickets on a different day, as follows:
Tickets for performances at the Museum of Contemporary Art, including the MCA Moves programs on Wednesday, August 24 and the Muses program on Friday, August 26, will be released on Tuesday, July 19 beginning at 10:00 am. Tickets will be available in person at the MCA Stage Box Office, 220 E. Chicago Avenue, on line at MCAchicago.org or by calling 312-397-4010. Limit of two (2) tickets per order, per evening of performance, while available. Any tickets unclaimed at 15 minutes prior to curtain time will be released to customers on wait list. Wait list begins one hour before the performance, in person only.
Tickets for all performances at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, including both Moderns programs on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 23 and 24, will be released on Wednesday, July 20 beginning at12:00 pm. Tickets will be available in person at the Harris Theater Box Office, 205 E. Randolph Street, or by calling 312-334-7777. Limit of two (2) tickets per order.
Tickets for the performance at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, Masters on Thursday, August 25, will be released on Thursday, July 21 beginning at 11:00 am. Tickets will be available in person at the Auditorium Theatre Box Office, 50 E. Congress Parkway, online at http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/070046EB7F991A75 or by calling 1-800-982-ARTS. Limit of two (2) tickets per order.
All seating for all venues is general admission.
Unclaimed tickets will be released 15 minutes prior to curtain time.
Because of the popularity of the Festival, audience members not able to secure tickets to the indoor venues are encouraged to attend the Celebration of Dance Grand Finale on the stunning outdoor stage of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. No tickets are required for this outdoor performance and all seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Also, no tickets are required for the Movies program at the Chicago Cultural Center, an all-day screening of classic dance films on Friday, August 26 from 10 am to 6 pm.
FULL SCHEDULE AT CHICAGO DANCING FESTIVAL
