Old Town School of Folk Music
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- Old Town School of Folk Music
- Phone:
- (773) 728-6000
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Address:
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4554 N. Lincoln , Chicago, 60625, United States
Upcoming Events At This Venue
December 11, 2011
Old Town School of Folk Music Presents: Winterbloom
Winterbloom:
Antje Duvekot, Anne Heaton, Meg Hutchinson & Natalia Zukerman
$22 General Public/$20 Old Town School Members/$18 Seniors & Children
BUY TICKETS ONLINE | BOX OFFICE: 773.728.6000
Winterbloom is a collective of four successful, internationally touring singer-songwriters – Antje Duvekot, Anne Heaton, Meg Hutchinson and Natalia Zukerman. While carving their own paths in indie folk, Americana, pop and singer-songwriter music, each have celebrated one another’s accomplishments on the road, and fostered the spirit of collaboration back at home (at one time they all lived in Boston – Anne is now in Chicago, Natalia in Brooklyn).
December 14, 2011
Old Town School of Folk Music Presents: Irish Christmas in America
Wednesday, December 14, 2011 | 9:30 PM
Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall :: 4544 N. Lincoln Ave.
Irish Christmas in America
$25 General Public/$23 Old Town School Members/$21 Seniors & Children
BUY TICKETS ONLINE | BOX OFFICE: 773.728.6000
Produced by Oisín Mac Diarmada of award-winning lrish group Téada, the hugely popular Irish Christmas in America show features top Irish musicians, singers and dancers in an engaging performance rich in history, humor and boundless energy. The 2011 tour features one of the most talked-about vocal acts to emerge from Ireland in recent times – Lumiere, comprising the talents of Sony recording artists Eilís Kennedy and Pauline Scanlon.
This family-friendly performance features evocatively-sung Irish ballads and holiday carols, lively fiddle tunes and thrilling Irish dancing. Narration brings to life ancient customs and stories, while photographic images provide a backdrop of rich historical context. Take a memorable glimpse into the enchanting spirit of Christmas, as some of Ireland’s finest traditional artists bring you on a distinctively Irish journey during the holiday season.
March 18, 2012
Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players at the Old Town School of Music
Sunday, March 18, 2012 | 12:00 & 3:00 PM
Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall :: 4544 N. Lincoln Ave.
Justin Roberts & The Not Ready for Naptime Players
Kids’ Show!
$15 General Public/$13 Old Town School Members/$15 Seniors & Children
BUY TICKETS ONLINE | BUY TICKETS ONLINE | BOX OFFICE: 773.728.6000
People Magazine describes Justin Roberts’s music as “on your feet fun and laugh-out-loud funny.”
One of the “all-stars” of the indie family music scene, Roberts has performed live on the Today Show, was featured on Nick Jr., and brings his inspired and intelligent music to devoted young fans across the country.
April 20, 2012
6-String Social: Adult Guitar Classes, presented by Old Town School of Folk Music
What: Old Town School of Folk Music: “Each week a different teacher will bring in a handful of songs covering a theme, or an artist, or a genre. The experience is open to all levels and all instruments, so bring your friends or family to just hang out and sing. This is a wonderful opportunities to meet other players and folks who share your musical interests. On top of that you go home with at least a dozen songs! Hey, just because it says 6-string doesn’t mean you can’t bring 4 or 8 or 12! Heck, just come and sing!”
When: Fridays @ 6:30pm
Where: Old Town School of Folk Music @ 909 W Armitage Ave
How much: $5 admission!!
Visit the event page to find out more!
April 27, 2012
6-String Social: Adult Guitar Classes, presented by Old Town School of Folk Music
What: Old Town School of Folk Music: “Each week a different teacher will bring in a handful of songs covering a theme, or an artist, or a genre. The experience is open to all levels and all instruments, so bring your friends or family to just hang out and sing. This is a wonderful opportunities to meet other players and folks who share your musical interests. On top of that you go home with at least a dozen songs! Hey, just because it says 6-string doesn’t mean you can’t bring 4 or 8 or 12! Heck, just come and sing!”
When: Fridays @ 6:30pm
Where: Old Town School of Folk Music @ 909 W Armitage Ave
How much: $5 admission!!
Visit the event page to find out more!