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Chicago cabaret artists Catherine Thomson and Anita Kallen (HERstoryMusicalShows.com) bring their popular Trailblazers show to a luncheon program at Glenview Park District, saluting the gutsy gals who boldly defied society’s conventions - going where no woman had gone before - and achieved groundbreaking female “Firsts.” With songs by Harold Arlen, Stephen Schwartz, Dolly Parton, Tom Lehrer, Kander & Ebb, and Sara Bareilles, among others, Anita and Catherine share inspiring stories of amazing women and their trailblazing triumphs. Check out video clips from the show‘s debut here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EV9PooZhwI $35 for members/$40 for non-members; Register for the 3/19 program here: https://glenviewparks.org/ (Activity Code 2000018A).

Roots and Wings: Where we Come from Music Director: Dan Stetzel

The Chicago History Museum is celebrating Women’s History Month with a performance of HERstory: Trailblazing Female Firsts. The HERstory duo, Catherine Thomson and Anita Kallen, salute the gutsy gals who boldly defied society’s conventions - going where no woman had gone before - and achieved groundbreaking female “Firsts.” With songs by Harold Arlen, Stephen Schwartz, Dolly Parton, Tom Lehrer, Kander & Ebb, and Sara Bareilles, among others, Anita and Catherine share inspiring stories of amazing women and their trailblazing triumphs. Check out video clips from the show‘s debut here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EV9PooZhwI Learn more about the Chicago History Museum‘s Event here: https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/commemorative-day-womens-history-month-2025/

*Recipient of Chicago BroadwayWorld Best Cabaret/Concert/Solo Performance 2024* Experience what the Chicago Sun-Times calls “incredible singing, and scatting, snapping and dramatic flair” that left the crowd “rapt from start to finish.” Join us on Saturday, March 22nd, as Reimagining Cabaret*, the acclaimed series created, produced, and directed by Lynn Colbert-Jones, returns to the Logan Center for the Arts. Hosted by Margaret Murphy-Webb, with Theodis Rodgers, Jr. leading an extraordinary lineup of musicians, this unforgettable evening will take audiences on a thrilling journey through musical genres and leave them uplifted and wanting more. The cast is an outstanding collection of singers from different genres and generations. Making their BVIC début: Bobbi Wilsyn, Tammy McCann, Jason Warrior, Sayveior, Sheran Goodspeed Keyton, Laura Stilwell, Kenneth Fobs, Malik Muhammad (viola) Returning cast: Margaret Murphy-Webb, Evelyn Danner, T. Patrick Davis, Sean Harris, Rae-Myra Hilliard, Randolph Johnson, Lynne Jordan, Ava Logan, Holly McGuire, Madeline Morgan, Sonia Oyola, Gabriel Valentino, Darcelle & Gene Williams. Tickets are available now at https://tiny.cc/BVICatLogan WEBSITE & INFO: https://blackvoicesincabaret.org TICKET PRICE: $45 Regular, $65 VIP, $20 Student/Child DATE: Saturday, March 22, 2025 TIME: 7-9:30 PM LOCATION: Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts – 915 E. 60th St.Chicago, IL 60637 TRANSIT: CTA Redline to 63rd, 63 Bus East/ Green Line Cottage Grove, two block walk/ #4 Bus from Loop to Cottage Grove and 63rd Street, one block walk PARKING: Free lot and street parking available. CBS News Clip Sun-Times Feature Article NBC First Show Coverage #chicagomusic #cabaret #concert

Come celebrate the musical icons, Stephen Schwartz, Stephen Sondheim and Stevie Wonder with some of our city’s most talented cabaret performers. You won’t want to miss selections from these incredible creators of the music of our lifetime. This promises to be a “Wicked”, evening of “A Little Night Music”, “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” for your pleasure.

Chicago cabaret artists Catherine Thomson and Anita Kallen (HERstoryMusicalShows.com) bring to the Bernard Weinger JCC in Northbrook a free performance of their popular Trailblazers show, saluting the gutsy gals who boldly defied society’s conventions - going where no woman had gone before - and achieved groundbreaking female “Firsts.” With songs by Harold Arlen, Stephen Schwartz, Dolly Parton, Tom Lehrer, Kander & Ebb, and Sara Bareilles, among others, Anita and Catherine share inspiring stories of amazing women and their trailblazing triumphs. Check out video clips from the show‘s debut here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EV9PooZhwI Register for the 3/27 program here: https://www.jccchicago.org/calendar/#event=77813309;instance=20250327130000?popup=1&lang=en-US

Irene Michaels and The Our House Band perform LIVE, with special guest Sonny Luca.

Humanitarian Awards luncheon recognizing outstanding women in service, education and work. Now in its 25th year. Banquet tickets are $50 each. Call 773-658-2311 or 708-642-9402.

An eclectic night of music with the Robin Watson Combo fun and delicious dining experience. No cover, food and drink menu.

Piano and vocals at Niche Cafe & Wine Bar -- enjoy my musical mix along with wine, spirits, craft beer and small plates in this lovely listening room. It‘s a beautifully curated Lake Geneva venue located just outside the Geneva National Resort. See you there!!

A special performance by the Robin Watson Combo, "A Musical Journey of Songs Through the Decades: From Ellington to Wonder with a funky twist." Proceeds will support the "Shining Stars" Youth Ministry. Donation: $45 per person. Call or email reservations at 312.337.7111 or stmatthewumc1010@gmail.com.

Robin Watson Combo performs for St Malachy Alumni and Friends. Mass at 9 a.m. followed by sit down brunch to benefit the school and pay tribute to late tenor and extraordinaire humanitarian Fred Jones. Banquet $100. Call school @ 312-733-2252.

A nostalgic hourney through the highs and lows of life‘s journey through patter and song

The Robin Watson Combo present "An Edible Array of Music: Tunes to Whet Your Appetite" along with Comedian Jeremiah Frazier as their featured opening act. All attendees will be entered into a special drawing for dining experiences at Tre Sorelle Ristorante in Oak Park. General admission is $30 pp and VIP for two at $90. Don‘t miss this tasty treat! Great kick off for Chicago Cabaret Week and Mother‘s Day weekend outing!

This Chicago Cabaret Week show will celebrate songs about the great cities of the world. Selections will include the romantic, humorous, well known, and those not as familiar. You will be able to tour these fabulous places with some of Chicago‘s most talented cabaret artists without leaving the comfort of your table.

Swingin‘ Again at Le Piano

July 12th is the 130th anniversary of Oscar Hammerstein II‘s birth. He was an American lyricist, librettist, theatrical producer, and director in musical theater for nearly 40 years. Come hear some of our city‘s finest cabaret performers do selections from his impressive canon. Co-writing an amazing 850 songs, he won eight Tony Awards and two Academy Awards for Best Original Song. Many of his songs are considered the benchmark of the Great American Songbook.

Ahh, the tales you can tell when your livelihood can best be described as "occupying piano benches wherever gigs take me..." Come along for an evening of songs and true stories -- the funny, the touching and the utterly ridiculous -- collected over many years (and counting) of singing for my supper. Se set ‘em up, Joe, and laugh with your chanteuse on piano and vocals joined by Jim Cox on bass, Michael "Ding" Lorenz on drums and percussion, and my VERY special guest and dear friend with her own stories about me -- the sublime Joan Curto. Tickets $35 https://dice.fm/event/wwxw8r-carolyn-wehner-tales-from-the-benches-7th-nov-davenports-piano-bar-and-cabaret-chicago-tickets