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CHOPIN THEATRE EVENT
Happy Birthday to you, Mr. Chopin!
“A Classical & Jazzy Celebration”
Saturday 2/27/16 @ 7pm
Chopin Theatre in Chicago has the pleasure to celebrate the birthday of the great Polish composer and pianist, Fryderyk Chopin with music and a birthday party.
The headlining artists for this celebration is Grazyna Auguscik Group featuring pianist Ben Lewis, bassist Matt Ulery, guitarist John Kregor and drummer Nate Freedman led by acclaimed vocalist and composer Grazyna Auguscik. Grazyna is one of the jazz scene’s most intriguing vocalists. Her rewriting of classical works pays tribute to their authors while simulataneously charting new territory. Named Best Jazz Vocalist for three consecutive years by European Jazz Forum Magazine -- Grazyna Auguscik is doing important work in advancing the potential for imaginative jazz singing. She is a singer to be watched” – Los Angeles Times; “..She is one of the hottest jazz talents in the country” – American Jazz Scene; “She’s a music machine” – Jazz Times; “..an individual voice in a world of sound-alike singers” – Chicago Tribune.
The Grazyna Auguscik Group will present jazz interpretations of Chopin’s music and other jazz tunes.
The opening performers are Caroline & The Priority (C.T.P). The young & upcoming band features pianist/saxophonist Michael Brook, bassist Michael Salgado, guitarist Daniel Jonak, trombonist Michael Vilker and drummer Sam Subar lead by Polish vocalist & pianist Caroline Baran. The band, named 2015 Artist of the Year (Polish Weekly Chicago), fuses pop, soul, funk and rock styles and recently released their debut single available on iTunes and Facebook (CarolineAndThePriority)
The young artists performance will be followed by the already established pianist, Jana Pavlovska. She is a Faculty member of Roosevelt University and winter of fifteen 1st
and 2nd Prizes in international and national piano compositions. Ms. Pavlovska has performed alongside renowned pianists such as Boris Slutsky, Edward Auer and Emanuel Ax.
She will present her favorite Chopin Nocturnes: Op. Posthume in C sharp Minor; Op. 27, No. 2, in D flat Major and Op. 48, No.1, in C Minor.
Jana’s performance is followed by intermission and then the concert from Grazyna Auguscik Group. Evening concludes with complimentary reception (courtesy Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Chicago)
and a special, for the occasion, designed cake created by Oak Mill Bakery along with Champagne toast.
This is Chopin Theatre’s 25th anniversary as an independent, private arts center presenting annually 500+ events across its Mainstage, Studio Theatre and Pregnant Buffalo Lounge. The events include avante garde presentations from some of Chicago’s finest companies; international troupes as well as jazz, classical music and literary lectures. Chopin Theatre has been actively involved in changing Wicker Park from the most abandoned neighborhood to one of Chicago’s most thriving.
Since 1990, over 1,000,000 have visited Chopin Theatre for its presentations.
Tickets are $25/$15 (students). More information 773.278.1500 or www.ChopinTheatre.com
Zygmunt Dyrkacz, Artistic Director
Lela Headd Dyrkacz, Managing Director
Chopin Theatre
1543 W. Division St., Chicago IL 60642
773.278.1500 (O); 773.396.2875 (M)
Happy Birthday to you, 
Mr. Chopin!
A Classical & Jazzy Celebration
Saturday 2/27/16 @ 7pm
Chopin Theatre in Chicago
Musical delights, birthday cake and champagne toast in honor of Frederic Chopin's birthday (February 22 or March 1, 1810) with concert of:
- Grazyna Auguscik - acclaimed singer and composer voted the Best Jazz Vocalist for three consecutive years by the European Jazz Forum Magazine;
- Jana Pavlovska - winner of many international and national piano competitions and faculty member of the Roosevelt University;
- Caroline & The Priority (C.T.P) band - named the 2015 Artist of the Year by the Polish Weekly Chicago.
See the PHC calendar (2/27/2016) and/ or the Chopin Theatre release more information.
Why not check also the quotes by and about the musical genius of Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) or learn more about the Polish "poet of piano" ....
Flowers, chocolates, postcards (usually red and heart-shaped), love poems, gifts smaller and larger, festive dinners, romantic retreats, festivals of love songs, medieval reenactments and tours of historical locations connected to famous romances... an impressive repertoire for a country that began celebrating the Valentine's Day only in the 1990ties.
Although various forms of Valentine festivities have been enjoyed in Western Europe for centuries (Chaucer's 1382 poem entitled "The Parlement of Foules" is the oldest record linking "Valentines" with romantic love), Poles generally remained faithful to their Slavic tradition of celebrating love, fertility and fire during the "St. John Wigilia" (Noc Świętojańska) coinciding with vernal equinox.But why not open arms to another opportunity for celebrating love?
Flowers, chocolates, postcards (usually red and heart-shaped), love poems, gifts smaller and larger, festive dinners, romantic retreats, festivals of love songs, medieval reenactments and tours of historical locations connected to famous romances... an impressive repertoire for a country that began celebrating the Valentine's Day only in the 1990ties.
Although various forms of Valentine festivities have been enjoyed in Western Europe for centuries (Chaucer's 1382 poem entitled "The Parlement of Foules" is the oldest record linking "Valentines" with romantic love), Poles generally remained faithful to their Slavic tradition of celebrating love, fertility and fire during the "St. John Wigilia" (Noc Świętojańska) coinciding with vernal equinox. But why not open arms to another opportunity for celebrating love?
Walentynki became popular in Poland after the Third Polish Republic (1989–today) opened the borders for Poles aching to travel abroad. This presumably helped to adopt some of the customs observed far from home - and judging by the constant expansion of Valentine-related activities, they found a fertile milieu in contemporary Poland. Since 2002, the country even has an annual festival akin to those enjoyed in Tyrol and Bavarian centers of St. Valentine cult.
Walentynki Chełmińskie are held for three days around February 14 (the Day of St. Valentine) in the city of Chełmno located in Eastern Pomerania. Known for well-preserved monuments of Gothic architecture (i.e. the 1280-1320 church of St Mary housing the St. Valentine relic), the city spares no effort to uphold its status of the "City of People in Love". The festivities intertwine old customs with modern entertainment.
To name a few attractions, you can get rolls with "lubczyk" (lovage - an herb used in old days to make love potions) and various heart-shaped pastries, take the "Alchemy and Amore in the Kitchen" classes, construct huge hearts of flaming candles, roam streets in medieval costumes, race withparty in torture chambers [sic], watch folk dancers, and partake in numerous art competitions and concerts - just to remember that "All That Counts Is Love "...
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Our PĄCZKI DAY was great!
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