Performing Arts

2024 Classical Circle Producing Sponsors Virginia and Ed Stringer 2024 Classical Circle Leadership Supporters David Huggin & Ken Nees The Academy of St Martin in the Fields is one of the world’s finest chamber orchestras, renowned for fresh, brilliant interpretations of the world’s greatest orchestral music. The wind ensemble is drawn from the principal players in the orchestra and […]

SPONSORED BY Barb and Tom Dunham
Alan Bibey & Grasstowne features highly respected veterans, as well as rising stars, of bluegrass. Led by GRAMMY-nominated mandolin player Alan Bibey, the band also includes […]

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SPONSORED BY Gustav and Vibeke Christensen
This tribute show to Neil Diamond is unlike anything you have seen or heard before. You will swear you are hearing the master himself. […]

Time to laugh your sins away! Part catechism class, part stand-up routine, this interactive comedy is one of the longest running shows in Chicago and U.S. theater history. You, the audience member, are part of Sister’s class. […]

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SPONSORED BY Mike and Marilee Wood
Two of New York’s brightest stars, and a quartet of jazz all-stars, reimagine some of the classic partnerships in jazz and popular song. […]

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SPONSORED BY Charles and Gail Sheetz & Bob and Kathy Wiesemann
Relive Rock’s greatest hits with the real guys who performed with legendary artists, including members of Foreigner, Journey, Styx, Steely Dan, Cheap Trick, Alan Parsons, Cream, Grand Funk and The Who. […]

PRESENTING SPONSORS Gustav and Vibeke Christensen & Jim and Gaye Pigott
Fun, food, and fabulous music are the hallmarks of the always memorable BIG ARTS annual benefit. The 2024 benefit concert is the Doo Wop Project […]

SPONSORED BY Tom and Linda Uhler
Previously recognized as “Jazz Vocalist of the Year” at the BBC Jazz Awards, GRAMMY-nominated singer, Stacey Kent, has ventured beyond the Great American Songbook to develop a highly distinctive and personal repertoire, […]

Join Chris Mann for a phenomenal evening celebrating the best of jazz, pop, parody and Broadway in Bennett: From Gershwin to Gaga.

Loretta Lynn’s close friend Emily Portman has joined forces with the original members of The Coalminers Band (Loretta’s long time backup group) to create an intimate evening of songs and stories that tell the story of the most awarded woman in country music.

Graciously Sponsored by Jeffrey and Rene Savarise & The Law Office of Janet M. Strickland P.A.
With influences ranging from Fats Domino and Aretha Franklin to the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Davina Sowers and the Vagabonds have created a high-energy live show that has earned praise for its musicianship and Sowers’ commanding stage presence.