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View and Download the XRT Listeners' Art Institute Modern Playlist!
The Art Institute gave XRT the task of creating the ultimate soundtrack for the Modern Wing and more than 350 XRT listeners responded. Click on the following 4 links to purchase your own sampling of the 350 + songs, then take you Ipod with you to the Modern Wing and enjoy! (you must have iTunes to view these playlists)
To view the Art Institute’s entire 500 Ways of Modern project, click here!
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Million Dollar Quartet at the Apollo Theatre
Million Dollar Quartet:Now playing at the Apollo Theater.Chicago’s hit musical inspired by the famed 1956 recording session that brought together legendary Rock N' Roll icons Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley.
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A "behind the scenes" look at Theatre Thursdays from the League of Chicago Theat
Theater Thursdays–Every Thursday Night: Each Thursday, the League of Chicago Theatres offers specially priced tickets to one of the hottest shows in town, drinks and appetizers before or after the show, plus the chance to schmooze with the artists or go behind-the-scenes. Click here for more infomation.
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Avatar at the Navy Pier IMAX Theatre in IMAX 3D
Avatar in IMAX 3D at Navy Pier. From James Cameron, director of Terminator and Titanic. Now playing at Navy Pier IMAX Theatre. Visit IMAX.com/Chicago for showtimes and reservations.
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Sir Frederick's Ashton's Cinderella at The Joffrey Ballet
The Joffrey presents Sir Frederick Ashton's Cinderella. Set to Prokofiev's magnificent score with stunning sets and costumes, Cinderella is regarded as Ashton's greatest ballet. Celebrate the iconic story where love triumphs!
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Ethos Percussion Group at Dominican University Performing Arts Center
Spring Into the Arts at DUPAC with Brooklyn Rider on February 14th, Ethos Percussion Group on March 21st, and BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet on April 24th. Great venue. Great location. Great concerts.
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The Who's Tommy at Northwestern Theatre and Interpretation Center
A rock-and-roll adventure explodes in The Who’s Tommy, based on the album and composed by legendary guitarist Pete Townshend. Featuring rock-concert staging by Jeff Award-nominated director Geoff Button. Running February 18th-March 7th, Theatre and Interpretation Center, Evanston. 847-491-7282 or www.tic.northwestern.edu.
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Cirque du Soleil-Alegria at the Sears Centre
Cirque du Soleil – Alegria coming to the Sears Centre Arena March 3-7th. Tickets are now on sale at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000. Visit SearsCentre.com for more information
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The Art Institute of Chicago-Matisse:Radical Invention
Coming Soon to the Art Institute—Matisse: Radical Invention, 1913–1917 On March 20th, experience Matisse as you never have before with the Art Institute's groundbreaking exhibition Matisse: Radical Invention, 1913–1917. Join now for exclusive member access, including member-only previews on March 18 and 19.
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at the Auditorium Theatre
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater – March 24-28th: A Chicago and Auditorium favorite! Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is proud to be American's cultural ambassador to the world, bringing African-American artistic expression and the American modern dance tradition to the world's stages.
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Trust at The Lookingglass Theatre in the Water Tower Water Works
Trust-Lookingglass Ensemble Member David Schwimmer co-directs his World Premiere play about a seemingly innocent online encounter that unravels the fabric of an American family. Playing through April 25th.
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Sesame Street Live "Elmo's Green Thumb" at the Rosemont Theatre, May 6-9th
Sesame Street Live “Elmo’s Green Thumb” coming to Rosemont Theatre May 6th – 9th! It’s a fresh, original Seasame Street Live show on a whole new scale!
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Contemporary Sculpture from China Museum of Contemporary Art Grant Park
April 9, 2009 – October 2010
The City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs is excited to announce the exhibition of four large-scale sculptures by four leading Chinese sculptors and installation artists in Millennium Park this spring. Organized especially for the celebrated venue, the presentation brings works by Sui Jianguo, Zhan Wang, Shen Shaomin, and Chen Wenling to Chicago this April 9, 2009 through October 2010. The exhibition is available for all to enjoy free of charge.
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