Entertainment
Closing Night: A Tribute to Violeta Parra
The International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago in cooperation with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and AARP, concludes its concert series with an impromptu reception and concert celebrating the life of the great Chilean songwriter and singer Violeta Parra. This concert is presented as part of the New Millennium New Music series. Attendees will be delighted with an improvisational approach to Latin American music blending traditional music with jazz, contemporary and electronics. This exciting celebration will occur on Monday, November 24, 2008 at the Chicago Cultural Center, Claudia Cassidy Theater -78 East Washington Street. Reception begins at 6:00 pm with concert to follow at 7:00 pm. This is a free concert and reception. To reserve please call 312-431=2600.
The music features works by: Violeta Parra and Chicago Latino Composers Gustavo Leone, Elbio Barilari and Guillermo Gregorio. Taking center stage will be: Tito Carrillo-trumpet, Guillermo Gregorio-sax and clarinet, Jeff Bishop-trombone, Jim Baker-piano and keyboards, Elbio Barilari-electric guitar, Gustavo Leone-acoustic guitar, Joshua Ramos-double bass, Sharon Goepfert-berimbao & voice, and Ernie Adams-drums.
CHICAGO CULTURAL CENTER
CLAUDIA CASSIDY THEATER
78 East Washington Street, Chicago, IL
Monday, November 24 @ 6:00
For more information visit: www.latinoculturalcenter.org
International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago
676 N. LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60654-USA Tel (312) 431-1330 • Fax (312) 786-0126 • www.latinoculturalcenter.o
CHICAGO (Sep. 19, 2008) - Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® presents Over The Top, an all-new, wacky and whimsical circus spectacular, is scheduled to appear Nov. 6-16 at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill., and Nov. 18-30 at Chicago’s United Center. Audiences will experience maniacal mayhem as Ringmaster Chuck Wagner and clown eccentric Tom Dougherty compete for control of a magical top hat that brings to life their fantastical imaginations. From the silliness evoked by the clown to the stupendous spectacle conjured by the Ringmaster, Over the Top provides excitement for the whole family. Dogs fly, Asian elephants skip, hop, and groove, and one courageous man stands eye to eye with a pack of powerful Bengal tigers, all at the 138th Edition of The Greatest Show On Earth®.
From the renowned Cossacks’ unbelievable equestrian stunts to the Flying Caceres high-altitude feats on an enormous double-decker trapeze, the 138th Edition of Ringling Bros. will take daredevil thrills to new extremes. Circus celebrities will help rev-up the motorcycle madness featuring one cycle on a high wire and an amazing seven speeding riders in a Globe of Steel. Audiences will flip their lids as this Ringling Bros. circus really goes Over the Top!
$12* Tickets
Use promotional code RBBB at Ticketmaster.com, United Center and Allstate Arena Box Office or by calling 312-559-1212
November 6-16 @ Allstate Arena
November 18-30 @ United Center
Applies to all shows EXCEPT Sunday, November 9 at 5:00 PM and Sunday, November 23 at 5:00 PM
*(Excludes Circus Celebrity and VIP seats. No double discounts. Service charges, handling and facility fees may apply.)
Who We Are
Ratio Network (RN) is an organization focused on improving diversity within the business world through “out of the box” networking. We believe networking is an important tool used by individuals and companies to share resources with others and in turn enhance their growth. The events are unique in theme but remain loyal to the ideals of professional networking while integrating diversity to corporate philosophies. Ratio Network creates this casual setting for the development of business relationships through events such as educational seminars, multimedia exhibits, business workshops and creative expos. We also assist emerging entrepreneurs in the difficult task of building real connections that will expand their business reach.
Event Details
Ratio LLC and it’s two brands, Ratio Nation and Ratio Network (”Ratio”) would will bring produce a two day event labeled CONCEPTS, which will feature emerging entrepreneurs in the music, dance and fashion industries. The events will take place November 20 and 21, 2008 at two of Chicago’s most unique venues.
November 20 will start with a networking event branded with Ratio Network at Zocalo 358 W Ontario Chicago IL. This professional networking event will include many of the major networking organizations in Chicago while Marcelo Cezan plays for the very first time in Chicago from his Latin collection. Attendees will be able to network with Marcelo as well as Mauricio Arcas designer and owner of the all new Missle clothing line (www.missleclothing.com), Gisela Castaneda designer and owner of her San Francisco based self-titled line(www.giselacastaneda.com), Venezuelan born and New York natives The Fantastek Duo a ultra-unique live dance music band, world renowned dj and composer Dj Afro (www.elafro.com) and many more all in an exclusive setting with some of Chicago’s most successful entrepreneurs. We will be mailing personal invitations to CEOs of organizations such as Chicago Latino Network, Young Professionals of Chicago, Chicago Urban League, and many others. These featured artists will be on hand to mingle with everyone involved.
Thursday, November 20
ZOCALO
358 W. Ontario St.
(Invitation-Only Event)
Networking Reception @ 7:00 p.m.
Marcelo Cezan Performance @ 10:00 p.m.
Experience “out of the box” networking with Ratio way.
If you are interested in receiving an inviation to this event, please send your contact information to info@e-hispanics.com.
I Saw You: The Improvised Musical breathes life into those most hopeful, most romantic, most implausible of love’s maneuvers, the “missed connection” classified ads. Whether it’s small talk in the Dominicks’ checkout line, shy glances on the CTA, or eyes locking across a crowded bar, Recapitulation uses a real “I Saw You” ad and audience suggestions to improvise a full musical that follows a missed love connection that actually, fantastically, and musically reconnects.
THE APOLLO THEATRE
2540 N.Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
Wednesday Oct. 15 - Nov. 19 @ 8PM
$12 general
$10 student/military (with ID)
$8 industry (with headshot&resume)
Visit www.recapimprov.com for more information.
November 21 will be a Ratio Nation event at the Victor Hotel 311 N Sangamon, Chicago IL. This production will feature an exclusive DJ set from grammy award winner Dj Afro. Also, a full ultra-unique fashion show featuring Mauricio Arcas who will be showing his all new clothing line, Missile, emerging fashion designer from San Francisco, Gisela Castaneda and Venezuelan purse, handbag, and accessories designer Karen Soto who will launch her www.sotoandtorres.com from New York here in Chicago. This night will be capped off by the debut performance in Chicago by the live dance music band the Fantastek Duo from New York City.
Ratio LLC will donate a large percentage of proceeds to the Chicago Gateway Green environmental organization. With this in mind, we are submerging our event in green to show our support of the efforts to save our world. http://www.gatewaygreen.org
A free drink reception sponsored by MODELO and CORONA will be offered from 8 to 9 PM, doors open at 8 PM
Friday, November 21
VICTOR HOTEL
311 N. SangamonDoors open @ 8:00 p.m.
For more ticket information, please click here
If you have never experienced Lucha Libre this is your chance to experience all the hype.Check out GALLI every Saturday Morning at 9:00 A.M. on Azteca America(Channel 13 Dish & Direct Tv & Comacst Channel 599) Whether you grew up watching WWE in the United States or AAA in Mexico GALLI gives you a taste of both worlds.
Enjoy the show with your kids and friends as masked luchadores take acrobatics and wrestling to the next level.
