Debra Davy

WITHIN review- Visceral Dance Chicago’s in-house premieres and Studio Company performs

February 16, 2020 Debra Davy 0

Last weekend, on February 7th and 8th , 2020, Visceral Dance Chicago (VDC) presented its yearly in-house event, WITHIN/VISCERAL DANCE, an evening of works participated in by the Visceral community: the professional company members, work […]

Trinity Irish Dance Company preview-Stomping out objectification on The Auditorium Theatre’s landmark stage

February 15, 2020 Debra Davy 0

Trinity Irish Dance Company (TIDC) returns to the Auditorium Theatre’s landmark stage, at 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago on Saturday, February 29, 2020, to launch the world premiere of three works. American Traffic is a […]

BUG review- Steppenwolf Theatre Company unpacks conspiracy theories

February 9, 2020 Debra Davy 0

Tracy Letts’ BUG is currently in production at Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 1650 N. Halsted, Chicago. Just opened, and already extended by audience demand through March 15, 2020, the production, a tour de force comeback directed […]

The Art and Science of Happiness review- Arica Hilton, Jay Kumar and the “Four C’s”

February 4, 2020 Debra Davy 0

“Art is a harbinger of serenity, tranquility, hope, inspiration, faith, and ultimately happiness”. Arica Hilton Hilton/Asmus Contemporary, a beautifully appointed art gallery at 716 N. Wells St. is currently displaying an exhibition entitled The Art […]

ROE review- Lisa Loomer’s exploration of the people behind Roe vs. Wade at Goodman Theatre, Chicago

February 3, 2020 Debra Davy 0

Goodman Theatre is currently presenting the Chicago premiere of Lisa Loomer’s ROE, directed by Vanessa Stalling, through February 23, 2020. The landmark case Roe vs. Wade, argued in 1971 and 1972, resulted in a 1973 […]

Sir Andrew Davis conducts The Chicago Symphony Orchestra review- Pianist Paul Lewis plays Beethoven at Symphony Center

February 2, 2020 Debra Davy 0

On January 30, 2020, in a program to be repeated January 31st, February 1st and February 4th, Sir Andrew Davis, Music Director, Lyric Opera, Chicago, conducted Paul Lewis, pianist and The Chicago Symphony Orchestra in […]

“Raise The Spirit” preview- The Ethnic Heritage Ensemble’s 47th annual tour for Black History Month 2020

January 30, 2020 Debra Davy 0

Fresh from a fantastically successful year touring the world promoting Be Known: Ancient Future Music, their new subtly evocative Afro-centric jazz double vinyl LP, which launched Spiritmuse Records, Kahil El’Zabar, vocals and percussion, Corey Wilkes, trumpet, […]

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