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Aloha Na mea a pau,
\Mark your calendars now for the 34th Chef Shangri-La Anniversary
Celebration being held on Saturday evening July 31st, and Sunday
afternoon August 1st, featuring an absolutely fantastic line up of
FREE entertainment...

...Saturday we have the rumbling rhythms of Wraygun at 7pm followed
by two sets at 8pm by none other than The Concussions, those
Happy-go-lucky Honyoks from Grand Rapids, Michigan. This will be
their first Chicago appearance since Exotica 2007! On Sunday doors
open at noon with the return of the “Shopping Bazaar”, featuring
carvers, artists, and vintage vendors. Entertainment for Sunday
again will be the rumbling reverb of Wraygun 1pm, followed by
another 2 sets by The Concussions. We will also be moving the
monthly FREE raffle to Saturday and Sunday between acts. We will be
updating thread with photos of raffle items soon.
The Chef will be offering food and drink specials throughout the
weekend as well as a Hawaiian Style pig roast on Sunday afternoon.
So come on out, bring the family, and join in the fun and frolic!
This event will most likely sell out, so make your reservations now
at 708-447-7080
See ya at the Chef!
Mahalo,
D&C
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Million Dollar Quartet,
a new
musical that captures the music and spirit
Of a
legendary jam session featuring Johnny cash, jerry lee lewis, carl
perkins and elvis presley,
to rock
CHICAGO
Limited Engagement of this
Celebration of Rock ‘n’ Roll to run
Sept. 26 – Oct. 26
Chicago –-
Million Dollar Quartet,
a new musical inspired by a famed 1956 recording session that
brought together four of the most legendary figures in the history
of music – Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis
Presley – will make its Midwest debut directed by Eric Schaeffer
and Floyd Mutrux. Preview performances begin Sept. 26; the
press performance will be Oct. 5. Performances for the limited
engagement continue through Oct. 26. Million Dollar Quartet
will be presented in the Owen Theatre at Goodman Theatre, 170 N.
Dearborn. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 6 at
10 a.m.
On December 4,
1956, an auspicious twist of fate brought together Johnny Cash,
Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley. The place was Sun
Records’ storefront studio in Memphis. The man who made it happen
was the “Father of Rock-n-Roll,” Sam Phillips, who discovered them
all. The four legends-to-be united for the only time in their
careers for an impromptu recording session that embodied the birth
of rock ‘n’ roll and has come to be known as one of the greatest
rock jam sessions of all time. Featuring a treasure trove of the
greatest rock, rockabilly, gospel, R&B and country standards of the
1950s, including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “Sixteen Tons,” “Who
Do You Love?,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Ghost Riders in the Sky,” and
“Whole Lotta’ Shakin’ Goin’ On,” Million Dollar Quartet
captures the infectious spirit, freewheeling excitement and
thrilling sounds of a singular moment when four of popular music’s
most extraordinary talents, all in their creative prime, came
together for a night that would raise the roof.
Eric
Schaeffer is the
acclaimed artistic director of the Signature Theatre, where his work
has been honored with numerous Helen Hayes Awards. He directed
Putting it Together and Glory Days on Broadway, the first
national tour of big, The Musical, and the West End debut of
The Witches of Eastwick. He also served as artistic director
for the Kennedy Center’s recent Sondheim Celebration.
- more -
Floyd
Mutrux is also the
co-author of the book to Million Dollar Quartet,
sharing writing credits with noted
author and music historian Colin Escott. Mutrux has
written, directed or produced numerous films, including the classic
biopic of early rock ’n’ roll American Hot Wax, Dick Tracy
and Mulholland Falls.
Escott, the author of
numerous books including Good Rockin’ Tonight – Sun Records and
the Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll, was awarded a Grammy for producing
The Complete Hank Williams, and was nominated for a Grammy
for producing B.B. King – King of the Blues.
Musical director Chuck Mead,
with multiple hit records, has stood at the forefront of the
alternative country music explosion as founder and lead of BR549,
the three-time Grammy Award nominated country band.
Million Dollar Quartet
is produced by Dee Gee
Theatricals and John Cossette Productions.
Million Dollar Quartet
had its world premiere at Florida’s
Seaside Music Theatre, and was subsequently staged at the Village
Theatre in Washington, breaking box office records.
Casting and additional members of
the creative team will be announced at a future date.
The performance schedule is as
follows: Tuesdays through Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.; Fridays at 8
p.m.; Saturdays at 2 and 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 and 6 p.m. The
press performance will be Sunday, Oct. 5 at
7 p.m.
Please note: There will be a 2 p.m. matinee on Thursday, Oct. 2 and
no performances other than the press performance on Oct. 5.
Tickets to Million Dollar
Quartet are priced from $20 to $47 during previews, and $20 to
$49 for regular performances. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 6 at
10 a.m. and are available by calling the Goodman Theatre box office
at (312) 443-3800 or by visiting goodmantheatre.org. Group tickets
are also available. For tickets for groups, call Group Theater Tix
at (312) 423-6612
or visit
www.grouptheatertix.com.
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Le Red Hot & Blue
Rockabilly Weekend déménage à Montréal!
The Red Hot & Blue Rockabilly Weekend is moving to Montreal!
For its fourth edition the Red Hot & Blue will be taking place from
August 28 to 31, featuring top DJs from Canada and Europe, assuring
a constant flow of gone-wild music.
And why not take advantage of one of the shows to practice a step or
two on time for the friendly Jive competition taking place on
Saturday. For those who are not the dancing type there will be free
dance lessons given by our friends at the
Jive Studio and the
Miss Wolff Jiving
School.
Add to that an expo by multidisciplinary artists all over the city,
an Hawaiian-type Happy-Hour along with a Hot-Rod and antique car
show and DJs facing off on Sunday.
The week-end will end the Tiki Garden Restaurant, temple of Quebec
kitsch, with a diner and a concert by Montreal's own Howlin' Hound
Dogs. Putting a close on a musical note to another great Red Hot &
Blue Week-End.
Hurry and get a hold of our Week-End package available before August
20 and take advantage of price reduction.
To
purchase a ticket or for more information:
www.rockabillyjam.com
PROGRAMMATION - LINE UP
JEUDI - THURSDAY L'Esco*
Matchless, QC
Southern bad ass, QC
Filly & the Flops, QC
VENDRED - FRIDAY Immaculée Conception**
Nate Gibson and the Gashouse Gang, MA
Ace Brown and the
Ohio
Boys, OH
Roy Kay Trio, WA
The Silvertones, ONT
DJs John
& Jenny, ONT
SAMEDI - SATURDAY Immaculée Conception**
Pete Worden and the Hardtimers, NY
The Honeybees, IL
Sleepy
Labeef, TX
The Royal Crowns, ONT
DJ Turky,
France
DIMANCHE - SUNDAY Jardin Tiki***
5 à 7 Hawaïen
avec voitures / motos antiques et modifiées
Hawaian Happy Hour with
Hot Rod, Modfied, stock automobiles and motorcycle
The Howlin' Hound Dogs, QC
Battle of the DJs
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The Galaxie
here are some more details for those interested:
These are night shoots- they start in the evening and
will go until the wee hours of the morning
5/13 and 5/14 (subject to change)
for the audition, feel free to look the part of a social dancer from
the 1930's
attending an upscale dance club
arrive at the casting call ready to dance.
If cast you must be willing to let them cut your hair as they need
to.
Their hair department will take care of cuts
come on out and make a fun evening of it!
Nicolle
info@galaxiechicago.com
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