What: 826 Prom When: Saturday, May 17 @ 8pm Where: Pulaski Park Fieldhouse, 1419 W. Blackhawk St. Cost: $38.26 (see the 8, the 2, the 6…*noted on their official site) About: This nonprofit writing center/tutoring organization takes you back to the days of puffy sleeves, cumber buns & boutonnieres. This one night only benefit is a prom for people that are looking to have a good time & a trip down memory lane second hand style while supporting a great cause. Contact: http://www.826chi.org/
Who: Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players When: Friday, May 2 Where: Vic Theatre Cost: $20 per ticket Website: www.slideshowplayers.com About: I first heard of this band a few years ago... and well let me tell you - a mom, a dad & a little one have never been quite so eclectic. The story of the Trachenburg's goes a little something like this: *Family goes garage saling *Family finds old projector slides *Family purchases slides, writes songs about slides - and performs live as the slides advance from behind. All songs are fictional tales of their perception of what just might have happened in those slides. A very interesting and unique concept that you are sure not to simply stumble upon all too often. I highly urge you check out this performance - as a bit of nostalgia is sure to be in store - something reminiscing an old red plastic View-Master... Oh, the toys of yesteryears - what fun!!!
(Note: Unfortunately, they are supporting headliner Kate Nash - so I can't promise a full and lengthy show, but I'm sure it will be worthwhile regardless.)
Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players - "Mountain Trip to Japan, 1959"
I've lived in Chicago, moved away, moved back, etc.... but one thing always remains - Chicago Street Festivals - my summertime favorite. Not only are they an excuse to have a great time w/ friends & strangers alike - but they typically bring good drinks, good music & good weather all as a package.
Based on the 2nd Random Chicago Poll, it looks like each Street Fest got equal love -- with that I bring you some highlighted festivals of May/June.... July/August to come soon!
Who: Ray St. Ray Where: All Around Chicago Cost: Regular Cab Fare + Tip ($2.25 plus each additional 1/9 mile) About: It was a sunny day back in 2004 when my co-workers & I were leaving work to head to a softball game at Grant Park - we were lucky enough to hail down what we believed to be a regular cab, but much to our surprise it was Ray St. Ray, The Singing Cab Driver. This "Urban Legend Come to Life" is sure to bring a little laugher to your ride from Point A to Point B. Once you plop down in the car - he asks you to pick a topic - something along the lines of "Love", "Sex", "Social Significance" or "Other". Going into our ride & not knowing a thing about The Singing Cab Driver (but rather thinking we were on an episode of HBO's Taxi Cab Confessions), I do remember that my friends & I chose "Sex"... and it was quite humorous. Hopefully you get so lucky someday - in the meantime - check him out on Myspace. Contact: http://www.myspace.com/singingcabdriver
What: 826 Prom
