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Free Music Navy Pier Beer Garden

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Free Music Navy Pier Beer Garden.  When: Select dates May 29 – September 6, 2021 Schedule here. Where: Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand, Beer Garden Free Trolleys Canceled in 2021 Navy Pier offers free Live on the Lake! outdoor music performances. The Pier has announced that their free … [Read more...] about Free Music Navy Pier Beer Garden

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Free concerts at Chicago Cultural Center

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Free concerts at Chicago Cultural Center.  The Chicago Cultural Center is currently closed.  Due to the pandemic the DCASE (Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events) budget has been cut by 50% so no idea when it will re-open.  They are broadcasting the Dame Myra Hess concert … [Read more...] about Free concerts at Chicago Cultural Center

What to watch on TV: Tina Turner: One Last Time

What to watch on TV: Tina Turner: One Last Time What to watch on TV:  Tina Turner: One Last Time In 2000, Tina Turner's final UK concert was filmed at London's Wembley Stadium with a state-of-the-art stage set, 18 cameras, and one of the world's top directors. Turner's inspiring, powerful … [Read more...] about What to watch on TV: Tina Turner: One Last Time

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Free Chicago Symphony Orchestra broadcasts

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Free Chicago Symphony Orchestra broadcasts.  The Chicago Symphony Orchestra offers CSOtv. CSOtv gives you at-home access to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, with on-demand digital performances that can be streamed on your computer, tablet, smartphone or smart TV. Most performances on CSOtv … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Symphony Orchestra broadcasts

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Free Seattle Symphony performances

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Free Seattle Symphony performances Like many cultural organizations around the world Seattle's Symphony Orchestra is sharing performances that provide strength, comfort and joy. The musicians of the Seattle Symphony have generously volunteered to share free broadcasts with everyone during this … [Read more...] about Free Seattle Symphony performances

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Stream Broadway show tunes for free

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Stream Broadway show tunes for free.  AccuBroadway.com is the world's first and only personalizable, multichannel, all-Broadway radio station, with over two dozen channels of great musicals. You don't have to spend any money or even leave your home to listen to Broadway show tunes from the 1950's … [Read more...] about Stream Broadway show tunes for free

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Free musical performances Chicago Cultural Center

Free musical performances Chicago Cultural Center When: Tuesdays, March 17, April 21, May 19, 2020 12:15–1pm Location:  78 E. Washington St., Claudia Cassidy Theater, 2nd Floor North, 312-744-6630. New Music Chicago advocates for the importance of a vital, vibrant music scene in our … [Read more...] about Free musical performances Chicago Cultural Center

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Discount Civic Orchestra Tickets

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Discount Civic Orchestra Tickets.The Civic Orchestra is the training orchestra for the Chicago Symphony.  Civic concerts in Orchestra Hall are free, but tickets are required. A non-refundable $5.00 per ticket service fee applies. Enjoy! The fee is charged whether you buy them online, by … [Read more...] about Discount Civic Orchestra Tickets

Free Young People’s Concerts Chicago Cultural Center

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Free Young People's Concerts Chicago Cultural Center Where: Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St., 312-744-6630, Preston Bradley Hall, 3rd Floor South. Take the elevators at the Washington Street entrance. When:  Thursdays, November 21, December 19, 2019; January 23, February 20, March … [Read more...] about Free Young People’s Concerts Chicago Cultural Center

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Discount Chicago Symphony Orchestra Student Tickets

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Discount Chicago Symphony Orchestra Student Tickets Where: Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan, 312-294-3000 Contact Us The CSO is offering $15 advanced purchase tickets ($20 Walk up tickets) for select performances for students with valid student ID. How it Works: Step 1: Enter promo … [Read more...] about Discount Chicago Symphony Orchestra Student Tickets

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Free New Music Chicago concerts

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Free New Music Chicago concerts When: Third Tuesday of Every Month 12:15pm-1:00pmpm Where:  Chicago Cultural Center 78 E. Washington, Claudia Cassidy Theater, 2nd Floor North (unless indicated) About New Music Chicago New Music Chicago advocates for the importance of a vital, vibrant music … [Read more...] about Free New Music Chicago concerts

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