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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

Discount tickets for online entertainment

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Discount tickets for online entertainment Tired of watching tv, cable, streaming, movies?  Seen every episode of your favorite shows so many times you can recite the lines?  Consider some online theater, musical performances and other entertainment!  All events EduHam at Home: … [Read more...] about Discount tickets for online entertainment

Watch Metropolitan Opera streams for free

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Watch Metropolitan Opera streams for free. Watch Metropolitan Opera streams for free Each day, a different encore presentation from the company’s Live in HD series is being made available for free streaming on the Met website, with each performance available for a period of 23 hours, … [Read more...] about Watch Metropolitan Opera streams for free

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Millennium Park At Home Thursday Music Series

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Millennium Park At Home Thursday Music Series. Millennium Park is offering live music on Thursday on their YouTube channel. To receive all the latest news on deals, discounts and free events in Chicago, sign up for the daily Chicago on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow me on Instagram … [Read more...] about Millennium Park At Home Thursday Music Series

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Free Jimmy Buffett Cabin Fever Spring 2020 tour

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Free Jimmy Buffett Cabin Fever Spring 2020 tour I just discovered this. It started March 25, 2020.  Live touring may be temporarily paused as Jimmy socially distances, but he will be re-broadcasting a show from the archives "live". Watch on Margaritaville.tv or listen on Radio Margaritaville on … [Read more...] about Free Jimmy Buffett Cabin Fever Spring 2020 tour

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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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Free Civic Orchestra virtual concert

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Free Civic Orchestra virtual concert The Civic Orchestra of Chicago has prepared an historic “virtual concert” of newly recorded content. Audiences around the world can access the Civic Orchestra of Chicago 100th Anniversary Virtual Concert online at the Civic Orchestra's Facebook and on the … [Read more...] about Free Civic Orchestra virtual concert

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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

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