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The CheckOut

Join us at The CheckOut on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 7:30pm! We’re excited to perform for the first time at this new venue created by Access Contemporary Music.

Check back soon for programming and tickets. Don’t miss our season 11 closing concert!

4116 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60613

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PianoForte Studios

We can’t wait to return to PianoForte Studios and present a program around our season theme “You Can Dance if You Want to” on Friday, May 29, 2026 at 6:30pm.

Check back for program details and ticketing info as we get closer to the event!

1335 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605

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Northbrook Public Library

We can’t wait to return to the Northbrook Public Library next season on Sunday, April 19 at 2pm!

Stay tuned for programming and registration details as we get closer to the event.

Northbrook Public Library
1201 Cedar Ln
Northbrook, IL 60062

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Fireside Concert & Fundraiser

A chill is in the air! Don’t forget to join Lakeshore Rush for our annual Fireside Concert and Fundraiser on Saturday, November 22 at 6PM!

Our programmatic theme for this season is “You can dance if you want to,” which focuses on the lighter side of contemporary music and will feature works inspired by dance. The Fireside will showcase music by Jeffrey Chappell, Pedro Ituralde, Carl Fruhling, Amos Gillespie, and Nino Rota. Performers include Laura McLaughlin Lingle, Amos Gillespie, Elena Doubovitskaya, Chris Ferrer, and guest artist vocalist Rebecca Prescott.

The reception will be generously sponsored by JB Alberto’s Pizza with other snacks, desserts, and beverages provided. Don’t miss this cozy evening!

Location:
Amos Gillespie & Rebecca Prescott's Home
1216 W. Sherwin Ave., Apt 1
Chicago, IL 60626

RESERVE TICKETS

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Thirsty Ears Festival

Save-the-date for our Thirsty Ears Festival performance in Chicago’s Ravenswood neighborhood on Sunday, August 24 at 8pm on the Main Stage.

Repertoire will include Valerie Coleman’s Portraits of Langston (2nd movement), Amos Gillespie’s Musics (3 movements), Lowell Liebermann’s Trio for flute, saxophone, and piano (1st movement), Brian Nabors’ 7 Dances for flute, clarinet, and cello (3 movements), Keyna Wilkins’ Titan Tango, and Takashi Yoshimatsu’s Fuzzy Bird Sonata (1st movement).

For more information, go to Thirsty Ears Festival.

See you there!

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One Small World: A Program Inspired by the African Diaspora

Join us for our concert One Small World: A Program Inspired by the African Diaspora at the Epiphany Center for the Arts on Sunday, May 25 at 3pm.

Works by Valerie Coleman, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Amos Gillespie, Lowell Liebermann, Jessie Montgomery, Brian Raphael Nabors, and Paul Simon.

Event Information

Tickets (Adult - $25 | Students & Seniors - $15)

Facebook Event

Epiphany Center for the Arts (The Sanctuary)
201 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60607

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One Small World at Northbrook Public Library

We’re thrilled to return to Northbrook Public Library with our One Small World 10th anniversary season programming on Tuesday, May 13 at 2pm!

We’ll be presenting a program inspired by Asia including music by Aram Khachaturian, Lowell Liebermann, Brian Nabors, Astor Piazzolla, Jeajoon Ryu, Keyna Wilkins, and Takashi Yoshimatsu.

Enjoy a reception with us after the concert! 

Register here for the event.

Northbrook Public Library
1201 Cedar Ln
Northbrook, IL 60062

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One Small World at PianoForte Studios

Please join us for One Small World: Celebrating Musical Works by Composers from South America program at PianoForte Studios in Chicago on Saturday, May 10 at 4pm!

Our program will include Astor Piazzolla Four Seasons, Juan Orrego Salas Partita, Aram Khachaturian Trio for Violin, Clarinet, and Piano, Lowell Liebermann Trio for Flute, Alto Saxophone, and Piano, op. 137, Keyna Wilkins Titan Tango, Brian Nabor 7 Dances, and Louis Armstrong What a Wonderful World.

Purchase Tickets

PianoForte Chicago
1335 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605

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Fireside Concert and Fundraiser

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 19th at 7pm!

We will be hosting our annual Fireside Concert and Fundraiser at 1216 W Sherwin Ave. The program will feature music from Ukraine, including homemade Ukrainian Pierogis and other delicious treats and beverages — yum! 

Tickets are $35 ($25 for students/seniors) in advance and $40 (or $30) at the door!

TICKET LINK

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Thirsty Ears Festival

Save-the-date for our Thirsty Ears Festival performance in Chicago’s Ravenswood neighborhood on Sunday, September 8 at 4pm.

Repertoire will include Kenji Bunch Ralph's Old Records, Valerie Coleman’s Maombi Asante, Ross Edwards’ Trio for violin, cello, and piano, and Astor Piazzolla’s Cafe 1930. For more information, go to Thirsty Ears Festival.

See you there!

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10th Anniversary Concert and Celebration at Guarneri Hall

We invite you to join us in Guarneri Hall for our 2024-25 season opener, The 10th Anniversary Concert and Celebration, featuring works from North America on Friday, September 6 at 6:30pm. The concert will feature music by Kenji Bunch, Valerie Coleman, Amos Gillespie, Adolphus Hailstork, Jessie Montgomery, and Alex Wurman. A reception will follow the performance.

Tickets are available HERE.

The programmatic theme for the upcoming season is “One Small World,” which is both a nod to the Disneyland attraction and a unifying message of peace. This 10th Anniversary season will feature seven concerts highlighting composers from each of the seven continents. Concerts will take place in neighborhoods throughout Chicago beginning in September and continuing through June 2025. Programs will include works by composers from Japan and South Korea, Ukraine, South America, South Africa, Antarctica, North America, and Australia.

Lakeshore Rush is partnering with UNICEF this season to help raise awareness of the work UNICEF does to ensure every child everywhere in the world is healthy, educated, protected, and respected.

This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.

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Lakeshore Rush's 10th Anniversary Season

Lakeshore Rush is celebrating our 10th Anniversary Season from September 2024 to June 2025! To mark this special milestone, the ensemble’s programmatic theme for the season will be “One Small World,” which is both a nod to the ride at Disneyland, as well as a unifying message of peace.

Our 10th Anniversary Season will feature seven concerts for each of the seven continents, where each concert will highlight several pieces from a particular continent. Concerts this season will take place in various neighborhoods throughout Chicago, and we hope to increase awareness and access to new music and address broader social issues through the universal language of music.

Programs will include One Small World: Celebrating Musical Works by Composers from Japan and South Korea; Ukraine; South America; South Africa; Antarctica; North America; and Australia.

Check back soon for upcoming dates and venues!

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PianoForte Studios

Join us for a concert at PianoForte Studios in Chicago on Sunday, April 28 at 5pm!

Repertoire will include works by Anton Arensky, Kenji Bunch, Louise Farrenc, Amos Gillespie, Slava & Svetlana Kazykin, Astor Piazzolla, and Carl Maria von Weber.

1335 S Michigan Ave, 2nd floor, Chicago

Tickets: $20 adults, $10 students

Purchase Tickets Here!

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Northbrook Public Library Quartet Recital

We’re looking forward to returning to the Northbrook Public Library for a Quartet Recital on Sunday, April 21 at 3pm! Musicians include saxophonist Amos Gillespie, violinist Pascal Innocenti, cellist Chris Ferrer, and pianist Elena Doubovitskaya.

Compositions by Arensky, Tchaikovsky, Mendelssohn, Ravel, Peterson, and Piazzolla.

Northbrook Public Library
1201 Cedar Lane

Northbrook, IL 60062

Register for the event at LINK.

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Saint John's On The Lake

We’re excited to return to Saint John’s On The Lake in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Tuesday, February 20 at 3pm!

Our program will include Kenji Bunch’s Ralph’s Old Records, Louise Farrenc’s Trio for Flute, Cello, and Piano, Amos Gillespie’s Sunlit, Russel Peterson’s Tribute Trio No.2, Astor Piazzolla’s Cafe 1930 from Histoire du Tango, Walter Rabl’s Clarinet Quartet, and Carl Maria von Weber’s Trio for Flute, Cello, and Piano.

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Fireside Salon Concert

Save-the-Date for an evening of new music with Lakeshore Rush! Join us for our annual fundraising event Saturday, October 14 at 7pm (drinks start at 6:30pm). This cozy evening will take place at Lakeshore Rush’s office, a home in Rogers Park with the stage set next to the fireplace. There will be food and drinks, a silent auction, and original music by Amos Gillespie, among others. The home has been owned by musicians for generations, and Lakeshore Rush is thrilled to continue to bring together members of the community through this special connection with the arts!

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Lakeshore Rush at Thirsty Ears

Lakeshore Rush looks forward to performing at Thirsty Ears on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at 4pm. Amy Wurtz will join us this year as special guest pianist. Can't wait!

Don’t miss Chicago’s only outdoor classical music street festival!  They'll be food trucks, a beer tent, and live music galore! More info here.  

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