Community
Austin neighborhood choir to perform Wednesday
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The spring concert will be held at 7 p.m. May 30 at Austin Town Hall, 5610 W. Lake St. Free tickets are available an hour before the performance.
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Tell your story through the blues – with help from Larry Taylor
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Discover how to tell your story in your own three-line blues verse. Born of African-American poverty and struggle, blues music came to Chicago with the Great Migration. “Barrelhouse Bonni” McKeown, piano player, teaching artist, journalist, and Austin resident, will help everyone make up and sing our blues. Another West Side neighbor, legendary bluesman Larry Taylor, will stop by to sing a song, tell a bit about his blues life and music, and encourage us to learn more. All are welcome.
Austin Neighborhood Choir
West Side children’s choir to perform Wednesday at Austin Town Hall
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Launched in 2016, the choir includes students aged 9 to 14 and is looking to expand. Tickets to tonight’s performance are free, though donations are welcome.
Community
Come hear the blues
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The Illinois Alliance presents a post-Thanksgiving karaoke event 7 p.m. Nov. 25 at 5924 W. Chicago. Saxophonist Ike Carothers will be the special guest.
Community
All are invited to “evening of joy” at Austin Town Hall
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Several musicians will perform Sept. 8 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome at the free event, which is sponsored by the Chicago Park District.
Community
Free blues concert Friday in Austin
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The third annual fest – which will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 1 at Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson Blvd. – features musicians Sharon Monique and West End 40.
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Free concert Friday night at Columbus Park Refectory
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The Chicago West Community Music Center presents “The Soul of Broadway” at 7 p.m. July 28 at 5701 W. Jackson Boulevard.
Community
Don’t miss your chance to perform alongside the pros
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The Chicago Philharmonic will be performing at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 24 at Columbus Park Refectory. The rehearsal for the side-by-side performance will be at 3:30 p.m.
Community
Free performance today in Austin
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The Elgin-based Annie Young Gospel Blues Band will be performing at 3 p.m. June 21st at Austin Town Hall as part of Make Music Chicago.
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West Siders look to turn blues heritage into tourist attraction
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Rather than focusing on Chicago’s Downtown, city officials should look for ways to promote the blues in Austin, North Lawndale and Garfield Park, some local residents say.