Lubeznik Center for the Arts Explores the Work of Vivian Maier in Newest Exhibition || “Vivian Maier: In Color” Opens to the Public Monday, June 26

Visit the CVPA on June 30th for "Rhythm on Ridge." Enjoy Cocktails, Cuisine, Live Music, and Relaxing Fun!

The Schaumburg Boomers busted out at Lake Erie in the series finale, notching a 15-3 to take two-of-three in the series.

**** Highly Recommended **** The Second City’s 111th Mainstage Revue, Don't Quit Your Daydream is downright hilarious.  Although there were a couple of political zingers, this revue wasn’t angry, political or even newsy.  It was just funny!  If fact, I think it’s quite possibly the funniest revue they’ve done in ages.  Everywhere I looked people were laughing.   4 BIG Spotlights

Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks (23-12) starting pitcher Tyler Grauer could do no wrong as he tossed a complete game shutout to take down the Gary SouthShore RailCats (15-23) 6-0 to close out their three-game set. 

Brian Gutiérrez Selected to MLS Team of the Matchday for Matchday 20 || Gutiérrez registered two assists in the Fire’s first-ever victory against Portland Timbers

Theatre at the Center’s John Denver Musical Tribute starring Ted Vigil was a wonderful afternoon of music.  Vigil said he’s not a John Denver imitator, rather he’s a John Denver tribute artist.  He entertained the sell-out audience for just over 2 hours with a song list including most of Denver’s hits. 

**** Recommended **** The Music Theater Works production of "Pippin", directed by Kyle A. Dougan, is a bright, colorful, fantastical extravaganza.  The set reminded me of the comedy wall in 60’s TV hit, Rowan & Martin’s "Laugh In", with several monitors scattered among multiple nooks and crannies.  The talented cast was in constant motion with sexy and suggestive Fosse-esque choreography (totally appropriate since Fosse choreographed the original production).  4 Spotlights 

Chicago Fire FC (4-6-8, 20 points) defeated the Portland Timbers (5-8-6, 21 points) for the first time in Club history with a 2-1 victory on Wednesday night at Providence Park.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats (15-22) mounted a pair of late comeback efforts, but once again, the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks (22-12) constructed a large enough early lead to grab a 5-2 victory.