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Working In Concert concerts

  • Bastille Day, July 14th – dinner & show!

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    Claudia

    Jul 14, 2022 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm – An evening of French cabaret music at Norman’s Bistro Come kick up your heels with Claudia Hommel and accordionist Patricia Spaeth as we bring you the magic of Paris for Bastille Day. You’ll be humming “Bonjour Paris” as we stroll down the “Champs Elysées” “Under…

  • World Premiere of Future Perfect – A Modern Tale of Curiosity

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    Dave DeGooyer

    Jun 23, 2022 – Jun 26, 2022 @ 12:00 am – TICKETS AND DETAILS at workinginconcert.org/futureperfect

  • Garden Party Friendraiser for Future Perfect

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    Claudia

    May 28, 2022 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm – Support the Future Perfect Opera premiere through this delicious musical event on Saturday, May 28.

  • Josephine Baker and the legacy of fervor

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    Claudia

    May 16, 2022 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – A grand finale for both Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion and Chicago Cabaret Week 2022. In Person – In French & English. Ten performers from Paris and Chicago pay tribute to an extraordinary woman and artist! Featuring Michèle Barbier, who served as Josephine’s personal assistant. With…

  • Showcase concert

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    Claudia

    May 14, 2022 @ 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm – Reserve your place here! 2019 post-conference concert Cabaret Connexion participants are showcasing the work of our fourth international exchange of French and US performers. Be regaled with songs from American songbook, French chanson, jazz, blues, comedy and more. The show at the DePaul Recital Hall…

  • Pieces of a Song — Chris McCarthy & Clotilde

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    Claudia

    May 10, 2022 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – With this duo, the interdisciplinary French artist Clotilde and the acclaimed American pianist and keyboardist Chris McCarthy deepen their collaboration. Opening with manouche-gypsy jazz by Christy Bennett’s Fumée Duo. Inspired by the Beat Generation poets Chris and Clotilde create a repertoire of rageous yet ecstatic…

  • Welcome dinner & show

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    Claudia

    May 8, 2022 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm – At 5 PM, conference participants get to meet and greet while dining on an informal buffet in the front room at Davenport’s Cabaret. At 7 PM, attend Jeff Harnar’s Because of You: 50s Gold . A block of tickets has been reserved in the back…

  • The 4th International Exchange of the Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion

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    Dave DeGooyer

    May 8, 2022 – May 16, 2022 @ 12:00 am – The conference of Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion is a unique opportunity to advance the art of cabaret, for artists to create an intimate connection with the public, and to meet new people in a welcoming and stimulating international atmosphere. From May 8-16, 2022 REGISTRATION…

  • Le 4ème échange international de la Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion

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    Dave DeGooyer

    May 8, 2022 – May 16, 2022 @ 12:00 am – La conférence de la Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion est une occasion unique de faire progresser l’art du cabaret, pour les artistes de créer une connexion intime avec le public, et de rencontrer de nouvelles personnes dans une atmosphère internationale accueillante et stimulante. Du 8…

  • Cabaret Week Kickoff! (separate ticket required)

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    Claudia

    May 6, 2022 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm – Where: Epiphany Center for the Arts, 201 S. Ashland Ave in West Loop, Chicago. Street parking available.   Doors: 5PM for Golden Hour  Showtime: 7:30PM  Tickets: $30 – General Admission THIS TICKET IS NOT INCLUDED in the registration packet for the Connexion’s week-long conference. About: Chicago Cabaret…

  • Celebrating the life and music of Bob Moreen, the Quintessential Cabaret Man

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    Claudia

    Nov 29, 2021 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm –   Le Piano, 6970 North Glenwood Avenue, Chicago 6 PM: Passed hors d’oeuvres with Red, White and Bubbly will be followed by cash bar and Le Piano’s fine menu. Entertainment beginning at 7 PM provided by Barb Bailey, Carla Gordon, Ester Hana, Claudia Hommel, Daryl…

  • Our operatic love letter “On Call: COVID-19” for essential healthcare workers

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    Claudia

    Nov 28, 2021 – Feb 28, 2022 @ 12:00 am – LEARN MORE or SIGN IN to WATCH NOW We are bringing our acclaimed online opera in thanks to health care workers who have been on the frontline of the fight against COVID-19. We’re especially please to have Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 73…