Calendar: On Tour, On Stage
(updated 7/8/2010)
- Summer 2010 and beyond
- Select Tuesdays
Songshop sessions at DePaul School of Music - Friday Nights
Cabaret at the Little Bucharest Bistro - July 24, 2010
Antique Festival on Randolph Street - July 30, 2010
Songshop Showcase at the Little Bucharest Bistro - August 2 and 3, 2010
The Jazz Fauré Theatre Project at The Theatre Building - August 6, 2010
French Night at the Little Bucharest Bistro - August 12, 2010
Celebrating Downtown Oak Park - September 26, 2010
Addison Public Library , "Autumn in Paris" - October 3, 2010
Wilmette Public Library , "Autumn in Paris" - November 20, 2010
Fitton Center for the Arts in Hamilton, Ohio; "Women of Paris" - November 21, 2010
Alliance Française of Detroit at Cliff Bell's Nightclub - December 4, 2010
Espresso—4 Chicago Voices at the Box Factory in St. Joseph - February 10, 2011
North Park University presents the Travel Abroad Quintet - February 12, 2011
Center Foundation of Palos Park presents Espresso's Valentine Brew - April 28, 2011
Darke County Center for the Arts in Greenville, Ohio; "Women of Paris" - April 29, 2011
Fairfield Community Arts in Fairfield, Ohio; "Women of Paris"
JUST ADDED: SATURDAY, JULY 24
3 PM to 4 PM
Randolph Street Antique Festival has entertainment from 10 AM to 6 PM and we're joining the fun! Meet Claudia with accordionist Don White at the music stage in the parking lot (Randolph Street side) at historic Plumbers Hall Facility - 1351 West Randolph between Ada and Ogden. Other performers during the day include: The Hoyle Brothers (formally known as The True Historians); Pyrotechniq Hula Hoop Contest; Kapsalas and Goran Ivanovic guitar duo; DJ Carla Starla and on Sunday: Tony Morrison, Andre Kapsalas Trio, and Bloudhounds
Select TUESDAYS except August
DePaul School of Music,
Songshop sessions are open to new participants
Led by Claudia Hommel with Sue Keller at the piano;
Songshop (the art of song interpretation): an exploration of character and truth-telling in song; a theatrical approach to strengthening performance skills.
6:30 to 9 PM most Tuesdays at 804 W. Belden, Room 308
Call 773-509-9360 to audit or participate.
FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2010
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
"Time After Time: a songshop showcase" comes to Little Bucharest Bistro , 3661 N. Elston Ave in Chicago
With Adrienne Minnes, Arlene Armstrong, Carmen Bodino, Carol Weston, Jim Anderson, Joan Kuersten, Jo Rainey, Kathleen Lahiff, Leona Zions, Ron Anderson, Ruth Fuerst, Sue Susmann, and Sue Keller at the keyboard.
It helps when you reserve in advance! 773-604-8500.
MONDAY and TUESDAY, AUGUST 2 and 3, 2010
Summer on the Seine—the new 1880s jazz musical is what happens when French impressionism and American jazz go off to the theatre! Join us for the first staged reading at the Theatre Building in Chicago. Book by Amanda Hartley and Claudia Hommel. Lyrics by Arnie Johnston. Music by Gabriel Fauré. Music direction by Elizabeth Doyle. Directed by Lara Filip.
A powerhouse includes Cory Goodrich*, Johanna McKenzie Miller*, Ann McMann*, KT McCammond*, Jeny Wasilewski; Nathan Johnson*, John Eskola*, Ron Keaton*, Sean Harris, and Sean Effinger-Dean (*appearing courtesy of Actors' Equity Association). The thrill of the New York season, Johnny Rodgers is coming direct from wowing the crowds at the Algonquin Hotel and on tour with Liza Minnelli.
Learn about this multi-layered process at "The Musical" menu as we take the Project literally to a new stage. Details at www.jazzfaure.com
Claudia curates CABARET NIGHT FRIDAYS
at Little Bucharest Bistro, FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 2010
THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 2010 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2010
3661 N. Elston Ave in Chicago
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
French Night at Little Bucharest Bistro , 3661 N. Elston Ave in Chicago
Join the party each month for French Night at the Little Bucharest. Chanteuse Claudia Hommel and accordionist Djula Milo stroll table to table while you dine on fine Romanian cuisine with a contemporary twist.
AUGUST 13 is SINGER'S SHOWCASE, emceed by Carla Gordon with Beckie Menzie at the keyboard. This month it's Chicago Cabaret Professionals' "Meet and Greet" and the public is invited to join the fun.
Thank you for reserving in advance! 773-604-8500.
By car, easy access from the Kennedy and plenty of street parking. Or leave the driving to Branko with his free limo service for parties of 5 or more.
No cover, no minimum. Suggested $10 donation for the musicians.
5 PM to 7 PM
Celebrate Downtown Oak Park with live music: Claudia and Djula Milo will set you to dancing in the street (Marion and Lake Streets).
SEASON 2010-2011
2 PM
Addison Public Library
Autumn in Paris with Bob Moreen at the piano. Free and open to the public.
Autumn in Paris with Claudia Hommel, accordionist Don Stille and pianist/singer Bob Moreen. Free and open to the public.
847-256-6925
OHIO–MICHIGAN TOUR—We are open for additional dates in Ohio, Indiana and Michigan before and after:
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2010
8 PM
Fitton Center for the Arts in Hamilton, Ohio
Women of Paris features Claudia Hommel and Elizabeth Doyle at the piano as we pay homage to the 20th century women who brought Paris to the world with their songs, among them: Yvette Guilbert, Paulette Darty,Mistinguett, Josephine Baker, Bricktop, Lucienne Boyer, Juliette Gréco, Edith Piaf. More details to follow.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2010
5 PM until ....
Alliance Française of Detroit celebrates Beaujolais Nouveau with dinner & show at Cliff Bell's Nightclub
230 Park Avenue in Detroit
Details to follow
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2010
Evening
Espresso—4 Chicago Voices are percolating a Holiday Brew at the Box Factory in St. Joseph, Michigan. Details to follow.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2011
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
North Park University at the Anderson Chapel
TheTravel Abroad Quintet has been invited back by the French Department, the Ciné Club and the Dean's office. We'll be swinging a Bistro concert with Claudia Hommel, Elizabeth Doyle and Sean Harris, Jim Cox on bass and Phil Gratteau on drums! Come dance to an international potpourri of love songs.
3225 W. Foster (just west of Kedzie; parking lot just east)
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2011
5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Center Foundation of Palos Park at 12500 Southwest Highway
Espresso will return to celebrate the annual Valentine's Day Dinner with its own brew of "Love, Fables & Foibles"; and a good dose of French love songs, bien sûr.
Reservations requested. 708-361-3650. Stay tuned for details.
OHIO TOUR—We are open for additional dates in Ohio, Indiana and Michigan before and after:
THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2011
7 PM
Darke County Center for the Arts in Greenville, Ohio
Women of Paris features Claudia Hommel and Elizabeth Doyle at the keyboard as we continue our tribute to the great 20th century women who brought Paris to the world with their songs, among them: Yvette Guilbert, Paulette Darty, Mistinguett, Josephine Baker, Bricktop, Lucienne Boyer, Juliette Gréco, Edith Piaf. More details to follow.
FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2011
8 PM
Fairfield Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Drive, Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Women of Paris features Claudia Hommel and Elizabeth Doyle at the piano and we continue our tribute to the great 20th century women who brought Paris to the world with their songs, among them. More details to follow.
