Check out what's happening in the theater, music and literary arts – and what you can do to get involved and support the arts in the Chicago Metro Area. We encourage you to get involved and support the arts in your community. Is your organization a good candidate for our Emphasis on the Arts Series? CLICK HERE to download the submission form.
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The Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust
Frank Lloyd Wright developed a distinctly American form of architecture. He began his career in Oak Park, Illinois, and came to be recognized as one of the greatest architects of the twentieth century. Every structure he created was informed by his belief that beautifully designed buildings make a difference in our lives. The Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust operates a museum of great historical and architectural significance. Located in Oak Park, the museum consists of the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, as well as the Robie House. Visitors can experience original documents, correspondence and historical artifacts from Wright's early career. And, of course, his architectural and decorative designs.
You can learn more about the Trust and the Museum at www.gowright.org
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Chicago a Cappella
Chicago a Cappella is a choral ensemble dedicated to promoting the art of singing without instrument accompaniment. The group’s critically acclaimed artistic excellence provides a unique world class experience, through creative programming and a wide ranging repertoire. Chicago a Cappella regularly performs works by local composers. And they conduct a series of educational outreach programs for local high school choral groups. Chicago a Cappella is based on the city’s north side but they perform at venues throughout the Chicago Metro area.
You can learn more about their current season, which features a musical trip through our city’s past, at www.chicagoacappella.org
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Oak Park Festival Theatre
The Oak Park Festival Theatre – an outstanding local theatre company that is dedicated to excellence in staging traditional and contemporary classics in a wonderful outdoor setting. Since 1975 Oak Park Festival Theatre has provided convenient and affordable access to high quality productions of great plays for people of all ages – like Shakespeare’s Love’s Labour’s Lost, which is currently running through August 21st. Enjoy a great play in a brilliant natural setting!
You can learn more about The Oak Park Festival Theatre at http://www.oakparkfestival.com/
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Neighborhood Writing Alliance
The Neighborhood Writing Alliance is a literary organization that provokes dialogue and promotes social change by creating opportunities for adults in Chicago to write, publish and perform works about their lives. The Neighborhood Writing Alliance believes that the arts enrich the lives of individuals, strengthen communities, and improve society at large. Writing workshops are held in diverse communities facing social and economic challenges. The Neighborhood Writing Alliance fosters respect for self and others in order to advance tolerance and understanding.
You can learn more about the Neighborhood Writing Alliance at http://jot.org/
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Lookingglass Theater Company
The goal of the Lookingglass Theater is to fire the imagination with love, to celebrate the human capacity to taste and smell, to weep and laugh. Lookingglass seeks to redefine the limits of theatrical experience and to make theater exhilarating, inspirational, and accessible to all. They host Summer Camps and Workshops for children and students. And, Lookingglass even offers professional development training courses to assist business clients to enhance corporate communications and team building. Support the arts and see a great play this summer.
You can learn more about the Lookingglass Theater Company and their upcoming productions at http://lookingglasstheatre.org
CLICK HERE to listen to the Emphasis on the Arts Piece that aired on WCPT!
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Oak Park Festival Theatre
The Oak Park Festival Theatre – an outstanding local theatre company that is dedicated to excellence in staging traditional and contemporary classics in a wonderful outdoor setting. Since 1975 Oak Park Festival Theatre has provided convenient and affordable access to high quality productions of great plays for people of all ages – like Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men” which is currently running through July 10th. They also have a great initiative to connect children with theatre!
You can learn more about Oak Park Festival Theatre and their upcoming productions at www.oakparkfestival.com
CLICK HERE to listen to the Emphasis on the Arts Piece that aired on WCPT!
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