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Clarence Ewing: The Million Year Trip writesIntroducing Off Book, a new Chicago Theater Review Show from ChicagoNow’s The Fourth Walsh!
Chicago Theatre Off Book is the new voice of community collaboration, and CHIRP Radio’s newest podcast. Every week, Off Book will feature some of Chicago’s leaders in performing arts entertainment. From the small storefronts to the big warhorses, Off Book will focus on what’s happening across Chicago’s theatrical landscape.
With reviews, interviews and one-minute audio-plays, Off Book will showcase the local talents driving Chicago’s dynamic theatre world. Hosted by Actor Joshua Volkers and Reviewer Katy Walsh from The Fourth Walsh, Off Book is where Chicago meets to discuss innovation!
Featured in this week’s Off Book…
Review Round-up from The Fourth Walsh:
“For The Boys” – Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire
“Corazon de Manzana” – Mortar Theatre at DCA Theatre
“A Walk in the Woods” – TimeLine Theatre at Theatre Wit
Special Guests:
Kris Vire, TimeOut Chicago
Bob Bullen, Chicago Theatre Addict and Chicago Like A Local
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“The Regular American Conversations in Recent American History Minute” – Episode 1 (written by Brett Neveu)
If listening to the show as a drinking game, the shot word of the day is “REVIEW.”
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The Fourth Walsh on Chicago Now: Reviewing theatre…with a little bite!
Clarence Ewing: The Million Year Trip writesThis Week with CHIRP Radio (Week of Sept. 19)
Monday Sept. 19th
It’s CHIRP Night at the Whistler with Secret Colours and Mines! CHIRP DJs spin between sets and raffle tickets will be sold throughout the night. A percentage of the bar sales benefits CHIRP Radio.
The Whistler / 2421 N. Milwaukee / 9:30pm – 2:00am / No Cover / 21+
Saturday Sept. 24th
CHIRP is psyched to take part in the 15th Hideout Block Party, featuring Andrew Bird, Mavis Staples, Big Freedia, Jon Langford & The Burlington Welsh Male Chorus, Booker T. Jones, The Eternals, White Mystery, Kids These Days, Dosh, Opera-Matic, and Chances Dances!
The Hideout / 1354 W. Wabansia / 12:00pm – 10:00pm / All Ages
Saturday Sept. 24th
CHIRP Radio Presents the last Summer Sessions on the Square Concert for 2011 with In Tall Buildings, The Arts of Life Band & Fandanguero!
The Logan Square Monument / 5:30pm – 8:30pm / $5 Donation requested / All Ages
Shawn Campbell writesUPDATE: Brilliant Corners’ Saturday Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Performance Benefits CHIRP
Summer in Chicago means festivals galore, but a new entry on this year’s calendar is certainly among the most unique and ambitious. Brilliant Corners of Popular Amusements runs September 16 through the 18th at Eckhart Park, combining live music and circus arts with carnival rides, games, and the proverbial Fun For Kids of All Ages to create a kind of Vaudeville for the 21st Century.
Each day, Brilliant Corners’ Magic City Tent will feature an impressive lineup of acrobats, aerial artists, and more, along with live music and short films. On Saturday, September 17th, proceeds from one of these performances — Bindlestiff Family Cirkus , a group that combines elements of Vaudeville, Circus, Wild West Shows, Burlesque, and Sideshow — generously benefits CHIRP Radio. Tickets for the Saturday performance are available here. The previously-announced act, Ricochet, had to cancel for personal reasons.
Music fans also will find plenty to like over the course of the weekend, with live performances by Shellac, Bill Callahan, School of Seven Bells, Dan Deacon, and many others under the bigtop in the Criss/Cross Tent.
Brilliant Corners promises to be more than a festival — its website teases pop-up events, one night shows, and a general state of mind — but the weekend should be a doozy of an introduction. You can find out more at the Brilliant Corners website .
Clarence Ewing: The Million Year Trip writesTonight: CHIRP Night at the Whistler with Vee Dee
It’s time for another CHIRP Night at the Whistler! This evening’s fundraising get-together features the fiery psych-punk of Chicago’s own Vee Dee! CHIRP DJs will be spinning between bands, and a percentage of the bar sales will benefit CHIRP Radio.
We’ll also be selling raffle tickets for great prizes throughout the night. Come out and join us for a great night of music!
The Whistler / 2421 N. Milwaukee / 9:30pm -2:00am / No Cover / 21+
Clarence Ewing: The Million Year Trip writesThis Week with CHIRP Radio (Week of July 25, 2011)
Tuesday, July 26
CHIRP Radio presents “A Fond Farewell Night,” part of the The Music Box Theatre Summer Music Film Festival, featuring screenings of CIMMfest Shorts, The Last Dispatch, and The Last Waltz!
Music Box Theatre / 3733 North Southport Avenue / Full schedule
Friday, July 29
CHIRP Radio welcomes the Handsome Furs to the Bottom Lounge!
Bottom Lounge / 1375 W Lake Street / 9pm / 17+
Saturday, July 30
CHIRP Radio is proud to sponsor the 2nd Annual AHHH!!! Pilsen Music Festival!
18th Street and Morgan, outside of Simone’s Bar / Noon-3 AM / $5 Suggested Donation, Free after 8 PM
Saturday, July 30
CHIRP Radio presents The Flat Five, featuring Kelly Hogan, Nora O’Connor, Scott Ligon, Casey McDonough & Alex Hall with Chris & Heather’s 16mm Film Jamboree!
Old Town School of Folk Music / 4544 N. Lincoln Avenue / 8pm / All Ages