Columbia College Students Raising Awareness

“Torture: A Lasting Impression”
Hosted by The Columbia College  – Amnesty International Chapter

Walt Whitman: A rehearsal and performance space
1278 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Friday May 1.
7 p.m. – 11p.m.

“Torture: A Lasting Impression” is an art exhibition. The exhibition focuses on the effects of torture in our contemporary world, utilizing artists and students as a medium to portray the degrading consequences of torture on society. Lent from a private collection, the main art piece on display is by renowned international artist Hani Mazhar, an Iraqi-born artist with solo exhibitions in many galleries across the world in the last 20 years.

This student-run exhibition focuses on how detention institutions such as Guantánamo Bay and concurrent torture techniques cripple our societal capacity of moving towards resolving conflict. Through predominately student performances, including modern dance, music, spoken word and most of all visual art, the group hosting this event hopes to raise awareness on the needed accountability for torture and create a substantial donation towards Amnesty International campaign on torture.

In addition, there will be complimentary hors’doeuvres and light refreshments along with student performances and live entertainment from 10 p.m.– 11 p.m.

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Hi There!

I am here today to let you know (or remind you if already know) about an upcoming show that is NOT TO MISS!

You Are Here by Margot Bordelon
April 19th & 20th @ 7:30pm
Victory Garden Biograph Theatre

“Last fall I dropped everything to spend three months breaking out of my liberal bubble and exploring the country at a politically charged time. I documented my journey with digital audio, photography, and video and have shaped the material into a multimedia story that debuts at the Victory Gardens Biograph Theatre on April 19th and 20th.”

Reviews of past performances by Bordelon:
[Love, Valor & Technology] Named “Top 5 Solo Shows of 2007”
-NewCity Chicago

“Bordelon…is in total command of her airtight material. She also is pretty, funny, observant, fast-talking and knowingly sexy — with a 1950s girl-next-door allure that disguises a mischievous, naughty-girl persona. Highly recommended”
-Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun Times

Many of you know Margot from Theatre Seven of Chicago, or Serendipity Theatre Collective’s 2nd Story or Around the Coyote or Collaboraction or Lookingglass or Steppenwolf – the list goes on and on. I have included you in this email about “You Are Here” because you have either come to shows I have recommended in the past or because you know Margot personally and I am 100% confident you are going to enjoy this. All the info is below and a discount code for $5 off when you purchase your ticket ahead of time.

See you at The Biograph,

Cassy

Victory Gardens Fresh Squeezed Series presents
YOU ARE HERE
April 19 & 20, 7:30pm, $20
Written and performed
by Margot Bordelon

Directed by William S. Rogers
Sound by Mikhail Fiksel, USA
Video by Sean J.S. Jourdan & C.J. Arellano
Dramaturgy by Christopher Devine

Use the code “MARGOT”
when you order online or by calling 773.871.3000

Read more at Victorygardens.org
$3 PBR and $1 Girl Scout Cookie Flights

Tickets available by clicking here
or by calling 773.871.3000
Victory Gardens Biograph Theater
2433 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
victorygardens.org

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The Dastardly Ficus and Other Comedic Tales of Woe and Misery
by Emily Schwartz

here is a link to buy tickets

Featuring the totally amazing Carol Enoch and Nancy Friedrich

February 19th – April 4
Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St.
Tickets: $20
Industry: $10

Two Devious Sisters. One Dastardly Ficus. More Info

Cassy Saw this play over the weekend and it was amazing, funny and truly special. Do Not miss out on this!!! The house I went to was not super big and that is a total tragedy, because Carol and Nancy are SO BRILLIANT and everyone should see them. Don’t wait till closing to go. Go now!

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Walt Whitman Recommends Theatre Seven…

On a Chicago stage for the first time in decades, T7 presents legendary playwright Lanford Wilson’s The Sand Castle

January 9 – February 8, 2009

Thurs – Sat @ 8 pm & Sun @ 3 pm
@ Chopin Downstairs Theatre
1541 W Division St @ Milwaukee Ave
Division Blue Line stop
Tickets: $18, discounts available

On a quiet California beach, the Renolds family spends a wistful summer evening gossiping, studying and singing forgotten songs. But in the twilight, the Earth is moving. Irene faces a life-changing decision, and Sunset Cliffs won’t be the only thing a summer storm brings crashing to the ground. With poetry, wit and humor, Lanford Wilson delivers a forgotten classic of American theatre, a dazzling meditation on family, heartbreak and growing older. Join Theatre Seven for a rare treat: a brand new production of this seldom produced masterpiece!

Cast:
Robin Kacyn*, Tracey Kaplan*, Chris Popio, David Raymond, Joel Reitsma, Joshua Rollins and Annie Slivinski
Contributing artists: Justin Wardell*, Brenda Winstead*, Wendy Silva, Miles Polaski, Amy Gilman, Jon Ravenscoft, Jeff Augustin, Emily Guthrie and Lauren Glass

Special Thanks: Walt Whitman

Tickets: $18 general admission – $14 for students, seniors & industry – $12 for groups of 7 or more
To purchase, click “Buy Tickets Now” button above or call 773.853.3158

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Workshop of New Play.

QUICK AND DIRTY
written and directed by Braden LuBell

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Ben Montague
Austin Campion
Margaret Katch
Dani Bryant
Brian Kavanaugh
Sue Redman
Brian Bell
Cyd Blakewell
Anne Adams

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