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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 two concert series - their regular Sunday evening concert and a new Tuesday evening series.  They've also post past concerts on their website. Free Chicago Symphony Orchestra broadcasts - Sundays The CSO Radio … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Symphony Orchestra broadcasts

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Watch Metropolitan Opera streams for free Update

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Watch Metropolitan Opera streams for free. The world famous Metropolitan Opera in New York is offering a series of free opera streams of past performances beginning with Bizet’s Carmen.  This performance is conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin and starring Elīna Garanča and Robert Alagna. Watch … [Read more...] about Watch Metropolitan Opera streams for free Update

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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

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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 city … [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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Logan Center: third Tuesday free jazz series

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Logan Center: third Tuesday free jazz series. When:  Third Tuesday of the month October-June.  First set 7:30–8:30 pm; second set 9–10 pm Where:  Café Logan,  915 E 60th St at Drexel Avenue, Free parking lot at 60th and Drexel Ave Free admission; seating is first come, first served.  Schedule … [Read more...] about Logan Center: third Tuesday free jazz series

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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

Free concerts at Chicago Cultural Center

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Free concerts at Chicago Cultural Center. The Chicago Cultural Center hosts two free concert series year round at 12:15p-1pm on the 4th Monday and every Wednesday of the month. See schedule below. Chamber Mondays explore a rich diversity of chamber music, featuring Chicago’s most talented … [Read more...] about Free concerts at Chicago Cultural Center

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