Working In Concert - A Performing Arts Alliance

PERFORMANCE:

“Up close and personal”

ADVOCACY:

Advancing the art of cabaret and classical vocal arts

ED UCATION:

For all ages; for the development of professional and avocational artists

About Us

A nonprofit performing arts facilitator for collaborative projects

Upcoming Events

Inspired performances and workshops

Donate!

Help us bring vocal arts and education to our communities

Upcoming Performances and Projects

October 25 – World Opera Day, sign up for this Special Newsletter
October 27 – Open Mic in PARIS
October 28 – International Jam Session
October 29 – Chicago Sounds Concert in PARIS
October 30 – Paris’Ci
October 31 – Halloween Spirits Concert in PARIS
November 1 – Halloween Fest Concert in PARIS
Nov 3 – Dordogne
October 26-November 2 – Cabaret Connexion in Paris
Coming soon – Bellissima Holiday Fundraiser
Bellissima Opera’s under 30 Showcase
March 8, 2026 – International Women’s Day Concert
July 30-31, 2026 Summer Opera Marriage of Figaro
Chicago Sun Times shines a spotlight on BVIC’s Dec 7th show

Previous Featured Events

October 12 – Chicago Sounds: Off to Paris!
September 28 – Off to Paris! with Barbara Smith and Friends
August 24 – Garden concert in River Forest
August 3, 202 – Garden Concert in Albany Park
July 17 -18, 2025- Midsummer Dream
Jun 29, 2025 – Road Trip garden concert in Albany Park
May 17, 2025 – Reimagining Cabaret Bronzeville Edition
May 13, 2025 – From Chicago to Paris with Love
May 10, 2025 – Reimagining Cabaret: Genres Explored
Apr 27, 2025 – On the Menu with SongShop Live!
Mar 22, 2025 -Reimaging Cabaret: The Journey Continues
Mar 21, 2025 – Barbara and Friends: Roots and Wings
March 8, 2025 – International Woman’s Day concert
Feb 12, 2025 – Romance Language at Rockwell on the River
Jan 22, 2025 – Fresh Airs
at Rockwell
Jan 21-24, 2025 – BVIC popcorn fundraiser
Dec 11, 2024 – River Wonderland with SongShop Live!
Dec 7, 2024 – Reimagining Cabaret: Jazz, Rhythm, and Blues
Nov 18, 2024 – Claudia Hommel awarded at French Consulate New York (click photo for video)
Oct 28-Nov 4, 2024 Cabaret Connexion in Chicago
Sept 18, 2024 – BVIC presents Remagining Cabaret
Sept 13-22, 2024 Edgar Lee Master’s Former home
July 20-21, 2024 – Opera doubleheader
Jun 23, 2024 – SongShop Live: Weather Report
May 10-19- Chicago Cabaret Week 2024
Workshops to develop new classroom projects for 2024-25
Mar 8, 2024 – International Women’s Day Concert
July 9, 2023 – Blooming Opera and Cabaret
March 2023 Opera in the Classroom
January 2023 Opera In the Classroom
With our award-winning
Lynne Jordan and Arlene Armstrong
View the trailer and the full opera!
View our award-winning virtual opera
Watch the award-winning 2021 virtual concerts