**** Highly Recommended **** If you’re a fan of the Rolling Stones, you have to see “Exhibitionism – The Rolling Stones” while the show is in town. With over 500 original objects from the Stones’ private collections, this is the definitive exhibition of Stones memorabilia. Chicago is the third stop for “Exhibitionism” after it premiered in London, followed by a star-studded success in New York. Next stop on the tour is Sydney, Australia. I’m a lifelong Stones fan, and I loved this show! 4 BIG Spotlights

***** Highly Recommended ***** Cavalia Odysseo is an awesome show, in fact, I’d call it totally spectacular! It is definitely one of the best things I’ve ever seen. Odysseo is all about horses – horses with riders, horses running free, horses following a trainer – no bridles, no halters, no reins – amazing! It’s horses, horses, horses, blended with unique, human circus acts. I loved it! 4 BIG Spotlights

****HIGHLY RECOMMENDED**** "More Than a Letter" is a joyous celebration of LGBTQ composers and musicians. Presented by Chicago Sinfonietta this program enjoyed two performances over the past week, one in Naperville and the other in downtown Chicago. The guest conductor was Michael Morgan of the Oakland Symphony and former Assistant Conductor of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. 4 SPOTLIGHTS

**** Highly Recommended **** Although I saw Chicago Tap Company’s incredibly creative “Time Steps”, a story told in dance, last year, I didn’t know much about the company. Since I was fascinated by their style of tap dance, I decided then that I’d definitely go to see them dance again. When I got an invitation to see CTT’s “Liaison”, an international exploration of tap dance, I was ready to go! Ab Fab production! 4 Spotlights

Highly Recommended **** The Joffrey Ballet’s “Game Changers”, another brilliant smorgasbord of contemporary ballet, includes “Fool’s Paradise”, a graceful, sensual, and very sexy ballet; “Infra”, a strong yet mournful urban abstract; and finally, the intricate and ever-changing patterns of “Year of the Rabbit”. As always, the Joffrey dancers execute the most complicated choreography with flawless technique while a live orchestra adds depth to the experience. I give “Game Changers” 4 Spotlights.

***** Highly Recommended ***** The Joffrey Ballet’s “new” version of “The Nutcracker”, choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon is magnificent. By setting “The Nutcracker” against the Columbian Exposition of 1893, Wheeldon has given the city a unique gift. I am in awe! Loved everything about “The Nutcracker”. 4 BIG Spotlights!

I’d never been to a performance of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, although I’d always heard they were an uber-talented company. I was delighted to attend the opening of their Fall Series at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance. The three-part program (with two intermissions) featured pieces choreographed by Jiří Kylián, Brian Brooks and Alejandro Cerrudo. I was in awe of the grace and strength displayed by the entire ensemble. 4 Spotlights!

I didn’t know anything about Giordano Dance Chicago when I went to their fall engagement at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance. I wasn’t all that familiar with jazz dance, either. The Giordano dancers are so strong, so talented, so creative, they absolutely blew me away! I gave them 4 BIG Spotlights.