Synopsis
A 3-week festival of music, language and performance. 2/22 - Kahil El'Zabar and Friends 2/23 - The John Pizzarelli Quartet: Dear Mr. Sinatra 2/24 - An Evening with Dar Williams 2/25 - Music & Memories 2/26 - Stories on Stage: Tilting at Windmills 3/1 - Bill Frisell 3/2 - Howard Fishman: Bob Dylan & The Band's Basement Tapes 3/3 - Sandra Bernhard is PLAN B FROM OUTER SPACE 3/4 - The Making of a Chef: A Conversation with Grant Achatz and Michael Ruhlman 3/7 - An Evening with The Ditty Bops 3/8 - Maude Maggart: Good Girl/Bad Girl 3/9 - Jon Brion - Tonight! 3/10 - An Evening with Oleta Adams 3/12 - Stories on Stage: I Had a DreamContent Advisory
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The John Pizzarelli Quartet:Dear Mr. Sinatra
John Pizzarelli is among the prime contemporary interpreters of the great American songbook. Featuring selections from his new album Dear Mr. Sinatra, this charismatic performer brings his signature, improvisational style to the Steppenwolf stage for an evening of standards, late night ballads and cool jazz.credit: Jay Geneske
The John Pizzarelli Quartet:Dear Mr. Sinatra
John Pizzarelli is among the prime contemporary interpreters of the great American songbook. Featuring selections from his new album Dear Mr. Sinatra, this charismatic performer brings his signature, improvisational style to the Steppenwolf stage for an evening of standards, late night ballads and cool jazz.credit: Jay Geneske
The John Pizzarelli Quartet:Dear Mr. Sinatra
John Pizzarelli is among the prime contemporary interpreters of the great American songbook. Featuring selections from his new album Dear Mr. Sinatra, this charismatic performer brings his signature, improvisational style to the Steppenwolf stage for an evening of standards, late night ballads and cool jazz.credit: Jay Geneske
The John Pizzarelli Quartet:Dear Mr. Sinatra
John Pizzarelli is among the prime contemporary interpreters of the great American songbook. Featuring selections from his new album Dear Mr. Sinatra, this charismatic performer brings his signature, improvisational style to the Steppenwolf stage for an evening of standards, late night ballads and cool jazz.credit: Jay Geneske
The John Pizzarelli Quartet:Dear Mr. Sinatra
John Pizzarelli is among the prime contemporary interpreters of the great American songbook. Featuring selections from his new album Dear Mr. Sinatra, this charismatic performer brings his signature, improvisational style to the Steppenwolf stage for an evening of standards, late night ballads and cool jazz.credit: Jay Geneske
The John Pizzarelli Quartet:Dear Mr. Sinatra
John Pizzarelli is among the prime contemporary interpreters of the great American songbook. Featuring selections from his new album Dear Mr. Sinatra, this charismatic performer brings his signature, improvisational style to the Steppenwolf stage for an evening of standards, late night ballads and cool jazz.credit: Jay Geneske
An Evening with Dar Williams
An ambitious and idiosyncratic singer/songwriter, Dar Williams honed her warm and melodic sound in New England coffee shops before recording her debut in 1993. Six full-length albums and a variety of musical and humanitarian projects later, Williams has emerged quite possibly the “best female singer/songwriter in America today” (Stereo-type).credit: Jay Geneske
An Evening with Dar Williams
An ambitious and idiosyncratic singer/songwriter, Dar Williams honed her warm and melodic sound in New England coffee shops before recording her debut in 1993. Six full-length albums and a variety of musical and humanitarian projects later, Williams has emerged quite possibly the “best female singer/songwriter in America today” (Stereo-type).credit: Jay Geneske
An Evening with Dar Williams
An ambitious and idiosyncratic singer/songwriter, Dar Williams honed her warm and melodic sound in New England coffee shops before recording her debut in 1993. Six full-length albums and a variety of musical and humanitarian projects later, Williams has emerged quite possibly the “best female singer/songwriter in America today” (Stereo-type).credit: Jay Geneske
An Evening with Dar Williams
An ambitious and idiosyncratic singer/songwriter, Dar Williams honed her warm and melodic sound in New England coffee shops before recording her debut in 1993. Six full-length albums and a variety of musical and humanitarian projects later, Williams has emerged quite possibly the “best female singer/songwriter in America today” (Stereo-type).credit: Jay Geneske
An Evening with Dar Williams
An ambitious and idiosyncratic singer/songwriter, Dar Williams honed her warm and melodic sound in New England coffee shops before recording her debut in 1993. Six full-length albums and a variety of musical and humanitarian projects later, Williams has emerged quite possibly the “best female singer/songwriter in America today” (Stereo-type).credit: Jay Geneske
Kahil El'Zabar and Friends
Kahil El'Zabar and Friendscredit: Jay Geneske
Kahil El'Zabar and Friends
Kahil El'Zabar and Friendscredit: Jay Geneske
Kahil El'Zabar and Friends
Kahil El'Zabar and Friendscredit: Jay Geneske
Kahil El'Zabar and Friends
Kahil El'Zabar and Friendscredit: Jay Geneske
Kahil El'Zabar and Friends
Kahil El'Zabar and Friendscredit: Jay Geneske
Kahil El'Zabar and Friends
Kahil El'Zabar and Friendscredit: Jay Geneske
Kahil El'Zabar and Friends
Kahil El'Zabar and Friendscredit: Jay Geneske
Kahil El'Zabar and Friends
Kahil El'Zabar and FriendsJoe Minoso
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Stories on Stage: Tilting at Windmills
Chicago Public Radio's Stories on Stage, Chicago's only dramatic short story reading series, makes its Steppenwolf debut. The theme of the 2007 season is “The Stuff of Dreams.” This program focuses on The Dreamer – that high-flyer with fire in the belly, that visionary with unbendable will, that castle-builder who's best on a quest.Sandra Delgado
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Stories on Stage: Tilting at Windmills
Chicago Public Radio's Stories on Stage, Chicago's only dramatic short story reading series, makes its Steppenwolf debut. The theme of the 2007 season is “The Stuff of Dreams.” This program focuses on The Dreamer – that high-flyer with fire in the belly, that visionary with unbendable will, that castle-builder who's best on a quest.Director Cheryl Lynn Bruce
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Stories on Stage: Tilting at Windmills
Chicago Public Radio's Stories on Stage, Chicago's only dramatic short story reading series, makes its Steppenwolf debut. The theme of the 2007 season is “The Stuff of Dreams.” This program focuses on The Dreamer – that high-flyer with fire in the belly, that visionary with unbendable will, that castle-builder who's best on a quest.Greg Leisz, Jenny Scheinman and Bill Frisell
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Bill Frisell
Bill Frisell – jazz guitarist, composer and recording artist – is appearing here in a trio that includes guitarist Greg Leisz and violinist Jenny Scheinman. Bill Frisell presents his characteristically inimitable and modern take on bluegrass, jazz and country blues.Bill Frisell
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Bill Frisell
Bill Frisell – jazz guitarist, composer and recording artist – is appearing here in a trio that includes guitarist Greg Leisz and violinist Jenny Scheinman. Bill Frisell presents his characteristically inimitable and modern take on bluegrass, jazz and country blues.Greg Leisz
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Bill Frisell
Bill Frisell – jazz guitarist, composer and recording artist – is appearing here in a trio that includes guitarist Greg Leisz and violinist Jenny Scheinman. Bill Frisell presents his characteristically inimitable and modern take on bluegrass, jazz and country blues.Bill Frisell
credit: Jay Geneske
Bill Frisell
Bill Frisell – jazz guitarist, composer and recording artist – is appearing here in a trio that includes guitarist Greg Leisz and violinist Jenny Scheinman. Bill Frisell presents his characteristically inimitable and modern take on bluegrass, jazz and country blues.Jenny Scheinman
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Bill Frisell
Bill Frisell – jazz guitarist, composer and recording artist – is appearing here in a trio that includes guitarist Greg Leisz and violinist Jenny Scheinman. Bill Frisell presents his characteristically inimitable and modern take on bluegrass, jazz and country blues.credit: Jay Geneske
Sandra Bernhard is Plan B From Outerspace
Actress, comedienne, author, singer and provocateur, Sandra Bernhard’s performances are the stuff of legend. The outrageous and outspoken star brings her band The Rebellious Jezebels for an unforgettable night of music, wit and social commentary.credit: Jay Geneske
Sandra Bernhard is Plan B From Outerspace
Actress, comedienne, author, singer and provocateur, Sandra Bernhard’s performances are the stuff of legend. The outrageous and outspoken star brings her band The Rebellious Jezebels for an unforgettable night of music, wit and social commentary.credit: Jay Geneske
Sandra Bernhard is Plan B From Outerspace
Actress, comedienne, author, singer and provocateur, Sandra Bernhard’s performances are the stuff of legend. The outrageous and outspoken star brings her band The Rebellious Jezebels for an unforgettable night of music, wit and social commentary.credit: Jay Geneske
Sandra Bernhard is Plan B From Outerspace
Actress, comedienne, author, singer and provocateur, Sandra Bernhard’s performances are the stuff of legend. The outrageous and outspoken star brings her band The Rebellious Jezebels for an unforgettable night of music, wit and social commentary.credit: Jay Geneske
Sandra Bernhard is Plan B From Outerspace
Actress, comedienne, author, singer and provocateur, Sandra Bernhard’s performances are the stuff of legend. The outrageous and outspoken star brings her band The Rebellious Jezebels for an unforgettable night of music, wit and social commentary.credit: Jay Geneske
Sandra Bernhard is Plan B From Outerspace
Actress, comedienne, author, singer and provocateur, Sandra Bernhard’s performances are the stuff of legend. The outrageous and outspoken star brings her band The Rebellious Jezebels for an unforgettable night of music, wit and social commentary.credit: Jay Geneske
Sandra Bernhard is Plan B From Outerspace
Actress, comedienne, author, singer and provocateur, Sandra Bernhard’s performances are the stuff of legend. The outrageous and outspoken star brings her band The Rebellious Jezebels for an unforgettable night of music, wit and social commentary.credit: Jay Geneske
Sandra Bernhard is Plan B From Outerspace
Actress, comedienne, author, singer and provocateur, Sandra Bernhard’s performances are the stuff of legend. The outrageous and outspoken star brings her band The Rebellious Jezebels for an unforgettable night of music, wit and social commentary.credit: Jay Geneske
Sandra Bernhard is Plan B From Outerspace
Actress, comedienne, author, singer and provocateur, Sandra Bernhard’s performances are the stuff of legend. The outrageous and outspoken star brings her band The Rebellious Jezebels for an unforgettable night of music, wit and social commentary.credit: Jay Geneske
Sandra Bernhard is Plan B From Outerspace
Actress, comedienne, author, singer and provocateur, Sandra Bernhard’s performances are the stuff of legend. The outrageous and outspoken star brings her band The Rebellious Jezebels for an unforgettable night of music, wit and social commentary.credit: Jay Geneske
Sandra Bernhard is Plan B From Outerspace
Actress, comedienne, author, singer and provocateur, Sandra Bernhard’s performances are the stuff of legend. The outrageous and outspoken star brings her band The Rebellious Jezebels for an unforgettable night of music, wit and social commentary.credit: Jay Geneske
Sandra Bernhard is Plan B From Outerspace
Actress, comedienne, author, singer and provocateur, Sandra Bernhard’s performances are the stuff of legend. The outrageous and outspoken star brings her band The Rebellious Jezebels for an unforgettable night of music, wit and social commentary.Howard Fishman
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Howard Fishman
Returning to the Steppenwolf stage, the singer-guitarist presents his tribute to what was once the ultimate rock bootleg – Bob Dylan & The Band's Basement Tapes. Howard Fishman’s hyper-quirky, genre-confounding performances are renowned for an experimental and improvisational style.Violinist Mazz Swift
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Howard Fishman
Returning to the Steppenwolf stage, the singer-guitarist presents his tribute to what was once the ultimate rock bootleg – Bob Dylan & The Band's Basement Tapes. Howard Fishman’s hyper-quirky, genre-confounding performances are renowned for an experimental and improvisational style.Mark McLean, Mazz Swift and Howard Fishman
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Howard Fishman
Returning to the Steppenwolf stage, the singer-guitarist presents his tribute to what was once the ultimate rock bootleg – Bob Dylan & The Band's Basement Tapes. Howard Fishman’s hyper-quirky, genre-confounding performances are renowned for an experimental and improvisational style.Set list
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Howard Fishman
Returning to the Steppenwolf stage, the singer-guitarist presents his tribute to what was once the ultimate rock bootleg – Bob Dylan & The Band's Basement Tapes. Howard Fishman’s hyper-quirky, genre-confounding performances are renowned for an experimental and improvisational style.Guitarist Michael Daves
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Howard Fishman
Returning to the Steppenwolf stage, the singer-guitarist presents his tribute to what was once the ultimate rock bootleg – Bob Dylan & The Band's Basement Tapes. Howard Fishman’s hyper-quirky, genre-confounding performances are renowned for an experimental and improvisational style.Ron Caswell on tuba
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Howard Fishman
Returning to the Steppenwolf stage, the singer-guitarist presents his tribute to what was once the ultimate rock bootleg – Bob Dylan & The Band's Basement Tapes. Howard Fishman’s hyper-quirky, genre-confounding performances are renowned for an experimental and improvisational style.Performing Bob Dylan & The Band's
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Howard Fishman
Returning to the Steppenwolf stage, the singer-guitarist presents his tribute to what was once the ultimate rock bootleg – Bob Dylan & The Band's Basement Tapes. Howard Fishman’s hyper-quirky, genre-confounding performances are renowned for an experimental and improvisational style.Howard Fishman
credit: Jay Geneske
Howard Fishman
Returning to the Steppenwolf stage, the singer-guitarist presents his tribute to what was once the ultimate rock bootleg – Bob Dylan & The Band's Basement Tapes. Howard Fishman’s hyper-quirky, genre-confounding performances are renowned for an experimental and improvisational style.Mark McLean, Mazz Swift and Howard Fishman
credit: Jay Geneske
Howard Fishman
Returning to the Steppenwolf stage, the singer-guitarist presents his tribute to what was once the ultimate rock bootleg – Bob Dylan & The Band's Basement Tapes. Howard Fishman’s hyper-quirky, genre-confounding performances are renowned for an experimental and improvisational style.Ron Caswell and Mark McLean
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Howard Fishman
Returning to the Steppenwolf stage, the singer-guitarist presents his tribute to what was once the ultimate rock bootleg – Bob Dylan & The Band's Basement Tapes. Howard Fishman’s hyper-quirky, genre-confounding performances are renowned for an experimental and improvisational style.Howard Fishman
credit: Jay Geneske
Howard Fishman
Returning to the Steppenwolf stage, the singer-guitarist presents his tribute to what was once the ultimate rock bootleg – Bob Dylan & The Band's Basement Tapes. Howard Fishman’s hyper-quirky, genre-confounding performances are renowned for an experimental and improvisational style.New York Times food writer Michael Ruhlman
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The Making of a Chef
Grant Achatz, Chef and owner of Alinea, will be joined on stage by best-selling author and New York Times contributing food writer Michael Ruhlman to discuss the place of the "celebrity" chef in America, the Hypermodern food movement, and what defines excellence in an industry increasingly molded by media hype and image-making.Alinea chef Grant Achatz
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The Making of a Chef
Grant Achatz, Chef and owner of Alinea, will be joined on stage by best-selling author and New York Times contributing food writer Michael Ruhlman to discuss the place of the "celebrity" chef in America, the Hypermodern food movement, and what defines excellence in an industry increasingly molded by media hype and image-making.Grant Achatz and Michael Ruhlman
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The Making of a Chef
Grant Achatz, Chef and owner of Alinea, will be joined on stage by best-selling author and New York Times contributing food writer Michael Ruhlman to discuss the place of the "celebrity" chef in America, the Hypermodern food movement, and what defines excellence in an industry increasingly molded by media hype and image-making.Amanda backstage
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An Evening with The Ditty Bops
The Ditty Bops are comprised of musical duo Abby deWald and Amanda Barrett. The quirky duo are establishing themselves as genuine innovators, playing a blend of folk, bluegrass, jazz, western swing, ragtime and musical theater.Amanda
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An Evening with The Ditty Bops
The Ditty Bops are comprised of musical duo Abby deWald and Amanda Barrett. The quirky duo are establishing themselves as genuine innovators, playing a blend of folk, bluegrass, jazz, western swing, ragtime and musical theater.Abby
credit: Jay Geneske
An Evening with The Ditty Bops
The Ditty Bops are comprised of musical duo Abby deWald and Amanda Barrett. The quirky duo are establishing themselves as genuine innovators, playing a blend of folk, bluegrass, jazz, western swing, ragtime and musical theater.Amanda
credit: Jay Geneske
An Evening with The Ditty Bops
The Ditty Bops are comprised of musical duo Abby deWald and Amanda Barrett. The quirky duo are establishing themselves as genuine innovators, playing a blend of folk, bluegrass, jazz, western swing, ragtime and musical theater.Abby
credit: Jay Geneske
An Evening with The Ditty Bops
The Ditty Bops are comprised of musical duo Abby deWald and Amanda Barrett. The quirky duo are establishing themselves as genuine innovators, playing a blend of folk, bluegrass, jazz, western swing, ragtime and musical theater.Abby
credit: Jay Geneske
An Evening with The Ditty Bops
The Ditty Bops are comprised of musical duo Abby deWald and Amanda Barrett. The quirky duo are establishing themselves as genuine innovators, playing a blend of folk, bluegrass, jazz, western swing, ragtime and musical theater.credit: Jay Geneske
Maude Maggart:Good Girl/Bad Girl
Good Girl/Bad Girl is a seductively enchanting musical narrative igniting the cabaret scene. The sultry chanteuse and protégé of legends Andrea Marcovicci and Michael Feinstein creates a “richly textured slate of potent songs that pursue the glory and pangs of the heart” (Variety).credit: Jay Geneske
Maude Maggart:Good Girl/Bad Girl
Good Girl/Bad Girl is a seductively enchanting musical narrative igniting the cabaret scene. The sultry chanteuse and protégé of legends Andrea Marcovicci and Michael Feinstein creates a “richly textured slate of potent songs that pursue the glory and pangs of the heart” (Variety).credit: Jay Geneske
Maude Maggart:Good Girl/Bad Girl
Good Girl/Bad Girl is a seductively enchanting musical narrative igniting the cabaret scene. The sultry chanteuse and protégé of legends Andrea Marcovicci and Michael Feinstein creates a “richly textured slate of potent songs that pursue the glory and pangs of the heart” (Variety).credit: Jay Geneske
Maude Maggart:Good Girl/Bad Girl
Good Girl/Bad Girl is a seductively enchanting musical narrative igniting the cabaret scene. The sultry chanteuse and protégé of legends Andrea Marcovicci and Michael Feinstein creates a “richly textured slate of potent songs that pursue the glory and pangs of the heart” (Variety).credit: Jay Geneske
Maude Maggart:Good Girl/Bad Girl
Good Girl/Bad Girl is a seductively enchanting musical narrative igniting the cabaret scene. The sultry chanteuse and protégé of legends Andrea Marcovicci and Michael Feinstein creates a “richly textured slate of potent songs that pursue the glory and pangs of the heart” (Variety).