BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.8//EN TZID:America/Chicago X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago BEGIN:VEVENT UID:305@workinginconcert.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T210000 DTSTAMP:20260917T023536Z URL:https://workinginconcert.org/events/susan-werner/ SUMMARY:Susan Werner Master Class  DESCRIPTION:\nAn appetizer for our Chicago-area participants:\n\n\n\nThe ac claimed singer-songwriter Susan Werner is bringing a masterclass to Albany Park\, Chicago.\n\n\n\nThursday\, October 22 from 7pm–9 pm.\n\n\n\nS he is ready to coach along these 3 issues of HOW TO: \;\n\n\n\n\n“Si ng Those Singer - Songwriters” because prying a cover tune loose from th e version that made it famous is not always the easiest feat.\n\n\n\n“Ma ke Those Lyrics Make Sense” \n\n\n\n"Make your comedy song funny" \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSusan Werner doesn’t just perform music — she reinvents it every time she steps on stage. A virtuoso guitarist and pianist with a voice-trained musician’s precision and a storyteller’s wit\, Werner ha s spent more than two decades building a reputation as one of the most ori ginal and entertaining performers on the acoustic music scene.\n\n\n\nYou can sign-up now : Susan Werner MasterClass RSVP\n\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://workinginconcert.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/06/Susan-Werner-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Cabaret Connexion,SongShop Related END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:326@workinginconcert.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T213000 DTSTAMP:20261006T023202Z URL:https://workinginconcert.org/events/pre-conference-cabaret-connexion-s how-with-the-brass-tracks-jazz-orchestra/ SUMMARY:Pre-conference Cabaret Connexion show with the Brass Tracks Jazz  Orchestra  DESCRIPTION:\nWe are so eager to get together for the Cabaret Connexion tha t a dozen-plus singers are giving us a pre-conference show with the big ba nd. \n\n\n\nKathryn Hahn\, the Swingin' Sisters\, Kenneth Fobs\, Susan Den nis\, Ava Logan\, Joye Thomas\, Robin Watson\, Jeffery Lyle Segal\, Patric ia Mosley\, Darcelle Williams\, Jeanne Franks\, are joined by Los Angeles based Suzanna Griffith\, Stay tuned for the French joining us on November 11. Come for big band classics and surprises!\n\n\n\nWhy the Messengers of Orpheus ? \n\n\n\nOrpheus was a musician\, poet and prophet in Greek myth ology. His parents were the king of Thrace Oeagrus and the Muse Calliope. As he grew older\, it became apparent that Orpheus was extremely gifted mu sically. He could play any instrument perfectly and his singing voice was so beautiful that it could charm animals\, trees and even rocks. When he w as grown\, Orpheus journeyed to Olympus to meet Apollo\, god of music. Apo llo was so impressed with Orpheus that he gave him the golden lyre and tau ght him how to play. With his new instrument in hand\, Orpheus returned to Thrace where he quickly became famous for his music. Everyone who heard h im play or sing fell instantly in love with him. The Orpheus myth is a pow erful symbol of artistic power and love. \n\n\n\nSource: https://www.greek mythology.com/Myths/Mortals/Orpheus/orpheus.html For information: Orpheus | Myth\, Symbol\, &\; Meaning | Britannica \n\n\n\nNorth &\; Maple K itchen in Tinley Park"Wonderful vibes\, delicious food\, exceptional servi ce" 18401 N Creek Dr\, Tinley Park\, IL 60477 \n\n\n\nIt's worth the trip! \n\n\n\nNo cover charge but generous tips are greatly encouraged! Reserv e your seat at \n\n\n\nVisit cabaretconnexion.org/rsvp2026/ for the Cabare t Connexion Festival lineup. \n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://workinginconcert.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/09/PosterOct28MessengersBrass.png CATEGORIES:Associated Artist,Cabaret Connexion LOCATION:North & Maple Kitchen\, 18401 N. Creek Drive\, Tinley Park\, Illin ois\, 60477\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=18401 N. Creek Drive\, Tinl ey Park\, Illinois\, 60477\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Nort h & Maple Kitchen:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:311@workinginconcert.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T213000 DTSTAMP:20261012T173422Z URL:https://workinginconcert.org/events/creature-cabaret-uwm/ SUMMARY:Cabaret Creatures DESCRIPTION:\nIn cabaret\, anything is possible. You can become a creature of your own making\, in a world where all rules and norms are abolished\, half-human\, half-fantasy\, and in the now. The ego laughs at itself and m imics others\; expressed with irony\, irreverence\, and a rebellious spiri t—a glitter-dusted simulation of the world. International members of the Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion present a concert showcasing the eclectic world of Cabaret creatures. Direct from Lyon\, France — Anne Fromm\, Ma mzelle Amandine and Julie Morel with Paris-based accordionist Wilfried Tou ati.\n\n\n\nTickets are not required for this FREE event! Suggested Donati on $10-$30Also Livestream via https://uwm.edu/arts/event/cabaret-connexion \n\n\n\nArts Center Arts Building2400 East Kenwood Blvd\, Milwaukee\, WI 5 3211\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://workinginconcert.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/09/UWM-Cabaret-Connexion-Instagram-Post-45.jpg CATEGORIES:Cabaret Connexion,Cabaret in the classroom,Working In Concert concerts LOCATION:University of Wisconsin Milwaukee\, 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd\, Milwauk ee\, WI\, 53211\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2400 E. Kenwood Blvd\, Milw aukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=University o f Wisconsin Milwaukee:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:312@workinginconcert.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T200000 DTSTAMP:20261002T230104Z URL:https://workinginconcert.org/events/women-and-expectations/ SUMMARY:Women and Expectations by Mamzelle Amandine &\; Julie Morel DESCRIPTION:\nComing from the triumph of "Cabaret Creatures" in Milwaukee\, Amandine and Julie bring us a new duo show exploring Women and Expectatio ns\, with accordionist Wilfried Touati. Join us in the intimate environs o f Sonia's Salon in Logan Square* to get in touch with two vibrant women of Lyon\, France. It’s a show written in English\, FOR Chicago! :)\n\n\n\ n\nTwo French women\, one American dream… and two very different ways of chasing it ! One is a hopeless romantic\, the other a shameless opportuni st. Together\, they’re ready to take on America… and perhaps turn a fe w conventions upside down. \;\n\n\n\nThrough songs\, comedy\, and a to uch of France extravagance\, Women… and expectations explores the roles women are expected to play\, the rules we are supposed to follow\, and the freedom to write our own story.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*The private home addre ss in Logan Square is shared several days prior to the event to ticket pur chasers\n\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://workinginconcert.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/09/PosterNov1-1-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Cabaret Connexion,Working In Concert concerts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:297@workinginconcert.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T210000 DTSTAMP:20261002T231208Z URL:https://workinginconcert.org/events/chicago-paris-cabaret-connexion/ SUMMARY:Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion DESCRIPTION:\nChicago Paris Cabaret Connexion holds its 8th international e xchange\, this year in Chicago\, with all daytime sessions at DANKHaus Ger man Cultural Center\, 4740 N Western Ave. \n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\n Participate full-time or à la carte. Workshops and master classes are fil ling up!\n\n\n\n\nChoose your sessions\n\n\n\n\nThe Cabaret Connexion fes tival offers shows and events from October 28 through November 21\, from M ilwaukee to Saint Louis and throughout Chicagoland\n\n\n\n\nOrder concert tickets\n\n\n\n\nFor Details of sessions\, concerts and logistics\, visit \n\n\n\n\nCabaret Connexion FAQ\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://workinginconcert.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/04/CPCx-2026-invite.jpg CATEGORIES:Cabaret Connexion,SongShop Related END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:313@workinginconcert.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T210000 DTSTAMP:20261002T231449Z URL:https://workinginconcert.org/events/meet-greet-at-dank-haus-2/ SUMMARY:Meet &\; Greet at DANK Haus DESCRIPTION:\n4740 N Western Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60625 \n\n\n\nMeet the Arti sts and Teachers of the 2026 Cabaret Connexion! Light dinner is included i n the ticket price. \n\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission - $25 \n\n\n\nVIP - $50 \n \n\n\nFull time conference\, Connexion Passport\, Flexpass Donor - prepaid \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://workinginconcert.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/06/159435b6-2374-4b1e-b9c6-9ba46c3ec86a.jpeg CATEGORIES:Cabaret Connexion,SongShop Related END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:314@workinginconcert.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T213000 DTSTAMP:20261009T224613Z URL:https://workinginconcert.org/events/isabelle-georges-oh-la-la-followed -by-international-song-jam/ SUMMARY:Isabelle Georges’ Oh là là! and International Song Fest DESCRIPTION:\nISABELLE GEORGES “Oh la la” direct from Paris!  a joyful combination of musical theatre\, French songs\, classical\, jazz and Yidd ish musicParisian cabaret star Isabelle Georges returns to Chicago with he r trademark soaring vocals and theatrical delivery. Michel Legrand’s mus e will lead you on a passionate journey through the French repertoire and beyond\, featuring the music of Edith Piaf\, Jacques Brel\, Charles Aznavo ur and Charles Trenet along with original compositions\, including a song by Maury Yeston. An unbeatable mixture of jazz\, cabaret\, and pop. “She ’s every inch a star\,” wrote The Scotsman. Chicago music agent Barb B ailey gushes: Parisian Cabaret Singer\, Dancer\, Storyteller\, Isabelle G eorges and her Music Director\, Frederik Steenbrink\, are a Tour de Force unto themselves. Fueled with high energy\, Isabelle’s performance casts a spell on her audience\, begging the question\, “Can it get any better than this?”Witty and enchanting – she turns on a dime\, soaring into a n impossible high note –then descending into a breathy\, soft dynamic - a true triple threat that is undeniable. Isabelle’s passion and stories leave us transfixed.And Frederik’s compelling\, imaginative arrangements foster her unpredictable\, sometimes almost unattainable musical riffs th at are the signature of a one-of-a-kind artist.  Isabelle Georges and Fre derik Steenbrink are a Master Class in live performance – the kind of en tertainment you only see once in a lifetime! Accompanied by Frederik Stee nbrink and the Kevin King combo.The second set of the evening is Chicago P aris Cabaret Connexion’s International Song Fest\, emceed and directed b y Lou Ella Rose of SamaSama Project with a dozen singers offering songs in Spanish\, Portuguese\, German\, Italian\, Créole\, Tagalog\, and possibl y Polish (to honor our venue host Copernicus Center).\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ n\nVisit cabaretconnexion.org/rsvp2026 for more information on our other p erformances!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGateway Lounge at the Copernicus Center5215 W. Lawrence AvenueChicago\, IL. 60630\, USA FREE AND ACCESSIBLE PARKING LOT (just west of Kennedy Fwy)\n\n\n\nCash bar and light refreshments\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://workinginconcert.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/09/PosterNov3CH-1-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Cabaret Connexion,Working In Concert concerts LOCATION:Gateway Lounge at the Copernicus Center\, 5216 Lawrence Avenue\, C hicago\, IL\, 60630\, Jefferson Park\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=5216 Lawrence Avenue\, Chic ago\, IL\, 60630\, Jefferson Park\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TIT LE=Gateway Lounge at the Copernicus Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:315@workinginconcert.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T210000 DTSTAMP:20261002T232742Z URL:https://workinginconcert.org/events/a-brief-history-of-berlin-kabarett -concert-with-anne-fromm-thomas-kellner-and-johanna-paliege/ SUMMARY:A Brief History of Berlin Kabarett  DESCRIPTION:\nDirect from Europe : Anne Fromm\, Thomas Kellner\, and Johann a Paliege\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy sit alone in a room. Come to the KABARETT!\n\ n\n\nStep into a relaxed nightclub atmosphere as three German cabaret arti sts\, actors\, and singers—Anne Fromm\, Thomas Kellner\, and Johanna Pal iege —invite you on a wild ride through the history of German cabaret.Th is witty\, frivolous\, yet deeply touching showcase weaves together songs\ , anecdotes\, and mini-scenes into a captivating historical mosaic.The jou rney begins at the dawn of the 20th century. Heavily inspired by the Paris ian avant-garde of Montmartre and Montparnasse\, these early artistic expe riments paved the way for the Golden Twenties and Thirties—a roaring hey day of variety shows in Berlin and Munich that sparked an explosion of cre ativity\, originality\, and diversity. This open-minded\, critical golden age met a brutal end under the Nazi regime. The forced emigration and depo rtation of Jewish\, queer\, and labeled "degenerate" (Entartete Kunst) art ists stripped the art form of its bite\, weaponizing it into mere wartime propaganda and distraction. Yet\, small glimmers of hope endured through u nderground resistance and exile in Zurich and overseas. The post-war era s plit the stage: in the GDR\, political cabaret survived behind a veil of s trict censorship\, forcing artists to deliver encrypted messages between t he lines\, while West Germany’s economic miracle years brought a lighter \, more exuberant style of entertainment. The late 1960s revived cabaret's combative spirit\, fueled by the peace\, anti-nuclear\, and ecological mo vements. Over time\, the traditional revue evolved into the distinctly Ger man Kabarett—a sharp\, spoken-word format driven by biting socio-politic al satire and razor-sharp linguistic wit rather than music and spectacle. What remains of cabaret today? It lives on. Sometimes steeped in historica l nostalgia\, other times loud\, cheeky\, and underground\, the scene acro ss Berlin\, Munich\, and Cologne is constantly being reinvented by interna tional artists and diverse\, boundary-pushing art movements.\n\n\n\nDANK H aus\, 4740 N Western Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60625Free parking at the 5/3 Bank on the northside of Lawrence. Cash beer bar Visit cabaretconnexion.org/rsv p2026 for the complete Cabaret Connexion lineup!\n\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://workinginconcert.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/09/posterNov4kabarett-2-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Cabaret Connexion,Working In Concert concerts LOCATION:DANK Haus\, 4740 N Western Ave\, Chicago\, IL \, 60625\, Lincoln S quare\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4740 N Western Ave\, Chicag o\, IL \, 60625\, Lincoln Square\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITL E=DANK Haus:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:316@workinginconcert.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T213000 DTSTAMP:20261008T171747Z URL:https://workinginconcert.org/events/piaf-in-perspective/ SUMMARY:"Piaf in Perspective" featuring Anne-Sophie Guerrier and Angélique Dessaint DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nAnne‑Sophie Guerrier began singing in the Paris met ro in 2019\, then established herself in Montmartre in 2021 as a street pe rformer by creating “Montmartre en chansons\,” sung tours blending her itage and French repertoire. After going viral in 2022 with a video viewed 3.8 million times\, she represented Île‑de‑France in the Grand Conco urs des Régions (France 3)\, performed with an orchestra in a European to ur tribute to Édith Piaf\, and has since been developing new formats of m usical tours\, from the Marne to Saint‑Germain‑des‑Prés.Angélique Dessaint's passion began with dance\, evolved into singing\, spread to the theater (classical repertory to one-woman shows)\, broke into musicals\, tested herself on the street\, exposed herself to the camera\, then return ed to classrooms to entertain kids. Her ambition is to share a line\, a no te\, an image\, a laugh\, an emotion. "Passion drives my boat and the enco unters that make it glide along."\n\n\n\nAnne-Sophie Guerrier and Angéliq ue Dessaint are joined direct from Paris by singer-songwriter-author (and once private secretary to Josephine Baker) Michèle Barbier\, singer-song writers Maryline Rollet and  Louise Roy\, pianist (from the Cabaret Lapi nAgile) Jean-Claude Orfali and accordionist Wilfried Touati. From Chicago: Claudia Hommel\, Lou Ella Rose\, and the Swingin' Sisters. Directed by Jeanie Carroll from Las Vegas.\n\n\n\nBrought to the Alliance Française by the Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion\, now in its 8th annual internation al exchange. The full calendar of concerts\, workshops\, masterclasses and round tables is available at https://cabaretconnexion.org\n\n\n\nSelect your tier when ordering tickets: $60 VIP seating\, $40 general admission\, $30 Alliance members\, $20 youth and low-income. Light beverages will be served.\n\n\n\nAlliance Française de Chicago810 N Dearborn St\, Chicago\, IL 60610(Enter at 54 W. Chicago Ave)Validated discounted parking availabl e at 100 W Chestnut\n\n\n\nVisit cabaretconnexion.org/rsvp2026 for the Cab aret Connexion Festival lineup. \n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://workinginconcert.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/09/PosterNov5Piaf-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Cabaret Connexion,Working In Concert concerts LOCATION:The Alliance Française de Chicago\, 54 W. Chicago Ave. \, Chi cago\, IL\, 60654\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=54 W. Chicago Ave. \, C hicago\, IL\, 60654\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Allianc e Française de Chicago:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:317@workinginconcert.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T210000 DTSTAMP:20261015T010802Z URL:https://workinginconcert.org/events/bronzeville/ SUMMARY:The Black Songbook Volume I: Bronzeville  DESCRIPTION:\nA celebration of Black music\, history and legacy. We begin w ith Bronzeville where American cabaret was created and flourished more tha n 100 years ago along the famous "Stroll". \n\n\n\nBlack Songbook\, Vol. I : Bronzeville invites the audience to spend one night on Chicago’s South Side\, experiencing Bronzeville through its music\, nightlife\, people\, stories\, and cultural legacy. Singers Sheran Goodspeed Keyton and Terren ce Patrick Davis serve as our guides along with an ensemble of Charles An derson\, Ava Logan\, Kenesha Reed\, Suzie Telep\, R. Darryl Thomas\, Pat ricia Tyson\, and Gene Williams. We share a night on the town— from dus k when the city comes alive\, moving through the clubs\, blues\, jazz\, re lationships\, laughter\, and late-night conversations of Bronzeville until the intimate and reflective minutes before dawn. Eventually morning arriv es\, but Bronzeville’s story and influence continue. The Bronzeville vol ume is conceived and directed by Carmen Bell (managing director of Black Voices in Cabaret) with Theodis Rodgers\, Jr. as music director and pianis t. \n\n\n\nKennedy-King CollegeU-Building Black Box Theatre (U-143)740 W. 63rd StreetChicago\, IL 60621 Parking available\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit caba retconnexion.org/rsvp2026 for more information and to purchase tickets!\n\ n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://workinginconcert.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/09/PosterNov6BVIC-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Black Voices in Cabaret,Cabaret Connexion,Working In Concert concerts LOCATION:Kennedy-King College - Black Box Theatre\, 740 W. 63rd Street - U Building\, Room 143\, Chicago\, IL\, 60621\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=740 W. 63rd Street - U Bui lding\, Room 143\, Chicago\, IL\, 60621\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100 ;X-TITLE=Kennedy-King College - Black Box Theatre:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:318@workinginconcert.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T160000 DTSTAMP:20261002T234324Z URL:https://workinginconcert.org/events/seasons-showcase/ SUMMARY:Seasons—a celebration DESCRIPTION:\nPerformers from Paris\, Berlin\, Chicago and beyond step into the limelight to explore Seasons in all their musical variations\, from L es feuilles mortes ("Autumn Leaves) to Summertime. Participants of the Cab aret Connexion conference are directed by Angelina Réaux and Michael Soko l with Howie Pfeifer and Stefan Kukurugya at the piano.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVis it cabaretconnexion.org/rsvp2026 for the Cabaret Connexion Festival lineup .\n\n\n\nFree and metered street parking in the near neighborhood. Reserve at SpotHero for the lot adjacent to the CheckOut.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://workinginconcert.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/09/PosterNov7Seasons-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Cabaret Connexion,SongShop Related,Working In Concert concerts LOCATION:The CheckOut\, 4116 N Clark St\, \, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4116 N Clark St\, \, Chicag o\, IL\, 60613\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The CheckOut:geo :0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:319@workinginconcert.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T210000 DTSTAMP:20261009T225317Z URL:https://workinginconcert.org/events/old-town-montmartre/ SUMMARY:Old Town Meets Montmartre  DESCRIPTION:\nInspired by the Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion\, the neighbo rhoods of Old Town Chicago and Montmartre Paris have been twinned since 20 23\, The Commune Libre de Montmartre shakes hands with Old Town through it s many civic organizations (Old Town Merchants &\; Residents Associatio n (OTMRA)\, the Old Town Triangle Association (OTTA)\, Near North Library\ , the Special Services Area). Together we celebrate with music\, art and e ncounters in both cities. Tonight's concert is led by Anne &\; Mark Bur nell with a lineup of musical genres and performers from Paris and Chicago to swap songs and stories. \n\n\n\nThe Old Town Triangle Association1763 N North Park Avenue\, Chicago\, IL 60614 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit https://cab aretconnexion.org/rsvp2026 for the full Cabaret Connexion Festival lineup. \n\n\n\nThe lookout at Montmartre features Old Town and Chicago with an ou tdoor photo gallery\n\n\n\nOld Town/Chicago photo exhibit in Montmartre is even more spectacular than the former location. \;The new location is close to the foot of the Sacre-Coeur Basilica\, just at \;the top of the funicular\, on a fence with a spectacular view overlooking Paris\, inc luding the Eiffel Tower.  \; Thousands of people walk by it every day.  \; (Photos by our "ambassador" David Reithoffer\, September 2026) \n\ n\n\n\nChicago photo exposition\n\n\n\nDavid Reithoffer in light blue and Jean-Loup Bouvier at right\n\n\n\nChicago photo exposition\n\n\n\nChicago photo exposition\n\n\n\nChicago photo exposition\n\n\n\nPicturing the Old Town Art Fair\n\n\n\nChicago photo exposition\n\n\n\nChicago photo exposit ion\n\n\n\nChicago photo exposition\n\n\n\nChicago photo exposition\n\n\n\ nChicago photo exposition\n\n\n\nChicago photo exposition\n\n\n\nChicago p hoto exposition\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://workinginconcert.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/09/PosterNov7montmarte2-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Cabaret Connexion,Working In Concert concerts LOCATION:Old Town Triangle Association\, 1763 N. Park Avenue\, Chicago\, IL \, 60614\, Old Town\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1763 N. Park Avenue\, Chica go\, IL\, 60614\, Old Town\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Old Town Triangle Association:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:320@workinginconcert.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T160000 DTSTAMP:20261002T234743Z URL:https://workinginconcert.org/events/color-and-light-showcase/ SUMMARY:Color and Light —a celebration of song and spirit DESCRIPTION:\nParticipants of the weeklong Cabaret Connexion master classes and workshops step into the spotlight with musical variations of Color &a mp\; Light. Directed by Angelina Réaux and Michael Sokol with Howie Pfeif er and Stefan Kukurugya at the piano. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit https://cabare tconnexion.org/rsvp2026 for more information and to purchase tickets!\n\n\ n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://workinginconcert.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/09/PosterNov8colorandlight2-1-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Cabaret Connexion,SongShop Related,Working In Concert concerts LOCATION:DePaul School of Music Holtschneider Performance Center\, Brennan Recital Hall\, 2330 N Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2330 N Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=DePaul School of Mus ic Holtschneider Performance Center\, Brennan Recital Hall:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:321@workinginconcert.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261109T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261109T210000 DTSTAMP:20261002T235059Z URL:https://workinginconcert.org/events/homage-to-cabaret-lapin-agile/ SUMMARY:Homage to Yves Mathieu’s Cabaret Lapin Agile DESCRIPTION:\n\nPart I-solo piano by Jean Claude Orfali\; \n\n\n\nPart II- a potpourri of Paris in songs \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJean-Claude Orfali is a favorite of PianoForte Chicago's owner Thomas Zoells for good reason. His ability to create infinite variations of musical themes\, the delightful t echnique of embellishment and emotion\, have captured his audiences from P aris to Montréal\, Cairo to Chicago. A longtime principal pianist at the Lapin Agile\, he will begin our evening of homage to Yves Mathieu\, the la te owner of the Cabaret Lapin Agile.\n\n\n\n\nThe Lapin Agile is the oldes t extant cabaret room in Paris\, the birthplace of cabaret as a gathering place for musicians and artists. Veterans of the Cabaret Connexion have ha d the privilege of performing at the Lapin Agile since 2017\, joining the ongoing late-nights of song and camaraderie. Tonight we celebrate the fami ly legacy carried on by Yves Mathieu and his sons Frederic and Vincent wit h more songs and a short video montage by Christine Steyer and Jean-Claude Orfali. Visit our video homage to Yves Mathieu here.\n\n\n\nLIVESTREAM wi ll be available.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit https://cabaretconnexion.org/rsvp202 6 for more information on all of our concerts!\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://workinginconcert.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/09/PosterNov9aulapinLS-1-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Cabaret Connexion,Virtual Events,Working In Concert concerts LOCATION:PianoForte Chicago\, 1335 S. Michigan Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\ , United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1335 S. Michigan Ave.\, Chi cago\, IL\, 60605\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=PianoForte Ch icago:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:322@workinginconcert.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T213000 DTSTAMP:20261003T001615Z URL:https://workinginconcert.org/events/french-singers-join-the-brass-trac ks-jazz-orchestra/ SUMMARY:French singers join the Brass Tracks Jazz Orchestra  DESCRIPTION:\nHow to follow up the fabulous summer series of Cabaret Connex ion Singers with the Brass Tracks big band? Bring in the French singers wi th their Joie de Vivre.\n\n\n\nChicago singers Lou Ella Rose\, Anne Burnel l\, Sonia Oyola\, Claudia Hommel\, Ava Logan\, Jeanne Franks\, Robin Watso n are joined by Los Angeles based Suzanna Griffith\, French chanteurs Anto ine Naik and Jean-Claude Orfali\, and French chanteuses Suzie Telep\, Ang élique Dessaint\, Lauryle Jacqueminet and Louise Roy for big band classic s and surprises!\n\n\n\nNorth &\; Maple Kitchen in Tinley Park"Wonderfu l vibes\, delicious food\, exceptional service" 18401 N Creek Dr\, Tinley Park\, IL 60477 \n\n\n\nIt's worth the trip! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit cabaretconnexion.org/rsvp2026/ for the Cabaret Connexion Festival lineup. \n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://workinginconcert.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/09/PosterNov11StarsBrassTracks.png CATEGORIES:Cabaret Connexion LOCATION:North & Maple Kitchen\, 18401 N. Creek Drive\, Tinley Park\, Illin ois\, 60477\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=18401 N. Creek Drive\, Tinl ey Park\, Illinois\, 60477\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Nort h & Maple Kitchen:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:324@workinginconcert.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T210000 DTSTAMP:20261012T193403Z URL:https://workinginconcert.org/events/suzie-telep-at-the-checkout/ SUMMARY:Suzie Telep at the CheckOut DESCRIPTION:\nJoin French-Cameroonian vocalist and songwriter Suzie Telep f or "Afropean Travel"\, a musical journey blending jazz\, soul\, French cha nson\, and Afro-diasporic rhythms.\n\n\n\nThrough original compositions an d a reimagined repertoire of standards and traditional African songs\, Suz ie explores themes of identity\, migration\, belonging\, and connection\, drawing from her life experiences between Cameroon\, France\, and the Unit ed States. Singing in French\, English\, Basaa\, Creole\, and more\, she c reates a vibrant soundscape where storytelling\, improvisation\, and cultu ral memory meet.\n\n\n\nA former presence on the Paris jazz scene at venue s including 38 Riv’ and Péniche Marcounet\, Suzie now brings her cross- cultural artistry to Chicago audiences. She is currently preparing her deb ut EP\, "Afropean Travel".\n\n\n\nFeaturing Suzie Telep on vocals and will be joined by her wonderful band: Adam Kastler on piano\, Ellie Rui on drums and djembe\, and Sofia Rabiela on bass. \n\n\n\nExperience Suzie Telep’s artistry in this live performance video: https://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=wk68nb77pKk\n\n\n\nPerformance: 7:30–9:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://workinginconcert.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/11/xSuzyT-00000785-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Associate artist of Black Voices in Cabaret,Associated Artist,Black Voices in Cabaret,Cabaret Connexion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:325@workinginconcert.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261115T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261115T210000 DTSTAMP:20261003T001905Z URL:https://workinginconcert.org/events/patricia-tyson-at-sonias-salon/ SUMMARY:Patricia Tyson at Sonia’s Salon DESCRIPTION:\nMore information about tickets coming soon!\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://workinginconcert.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2024/11/PatTyson.jpeg CATEGORIES:Associated Artist,Cabaret Connexion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:323@workinginconcert.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T210000 DTSTAMP:20261003T001716Z URL:https://workinginconcert.org/events/lou-ella-rose-at-sonias-house-conc ert/ SUMMARY: Lou Ella Rose at Sonia’s house concert DESCRIPTION:\nMore information about tickets coming soon!\n\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://workinginconcert.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2023/03/Sama2.jpg CATEGORIES:Associated Artist,Cabaret Connexion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20261101T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR