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Webinars
January 20th, 2:00 pm, Free SCORE Webinar: Operations Management - How Does the Management Team Create a Operational Model. Register at https://score.tfaforms.net/112?EventID=a10Vt000002zhje&activeChapter=Chicago&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=central_region_events&utm_id=January2025
January 20th, 6:30 pm, Free SCORE Webinar: Legal Contracts - They Really Do Mean Something. Register at https://score.tfaforms.net/112?EventID=a10Vt000002u50f&activeChapter=Fox%20Valley&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=central_region_events&utm_id=January2025
January 21st, 12:00 pm, Free SCORE Webinar: Win With Effective Email Marketing Campaigns. Register at https://score.tfaforms.net/112?EventID=a10Vt000003OMIb&activeChapter=Canton?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=central_region_events&utm_id=January2025
January 22nd, 9:30 am, Free SCORE Webinar: Taking the Guesswork Out of Pricing. Register at https://score.tfaforms.net/112?EventID=a10Vt00000320Oo&activeChapter=Akron&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=central_region_events&utm_id=January2025
January 22nd, 2:00 - 3:30 pm, Americans for the Arts and Arts Action Fund Advocacy 101 Webinar: Introduction to the new 119th Congress. We will discuss the new 119th Congress and our 2025 legislative arts priorities and advocacy strategies for the new year. Register at https://artsusa.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PXSCee6wTi2Znzt-E0DjPw#/regi...
January 22nd, 6:30 pm, Free SCORE Webinar: Tax Insights To Prepare Your Small Business For Tax Season. Register at https://score.tfaforms.net/112?EventID=a10Vt000002scbp&activeChapter=Fox%20Valley&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=central_region_events&utm_id=January2025
January 23rd, 9:00 - 10:30 am, Indiana Department of Administration Division of Supplier Diversity & US Small Business Administration Free Webinar: Root Your Business with Bonding. Register at https://tinyurl.com/3uwjcv2a
January 23rd, 12:00 pm, Free SCORE Webinar: A Basic QuickBooks Guide for Small Business Owners. Register at https://app.webinar.net/9lVjRLDRQA1?mcc=bizsuccess
January 23rd, 1:00 - 2:30 pm, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office on Women’s Health (OWH), Prevention through Innovation: Addressing Human Trafficking in Your Community webinar series, Youth-Centric Prevention Education. FYI https://womenshealth.gov/events/webinars/prevention-through-innovation-addressing-human-trafficking-your-community-week-1?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Concerts Online
Films Online
Opera Online
Open Run, Lyric Opera of Chicago’s recent Verdi Voices concert starring three of the world’s most accomplished Verdians — soprano Tamara Wilson, tenor Russell Thomas, and conductor and Lyric Opera of Chicago Music Director Enrique Mazzola — is now available digitally and can be streamed for free here.
Open Run, new, original film production of Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci, filmed at the Lyric Opera House. Audiences can now secure a free, on-demand viewing of this gripping production for screenings. Reservations are available at lyricopera.org/pagliacci.
Theater Online
Theater in the Dark
Open Run, BIO-DAD, by Chicago actor and playwright Julian “joolz” Stroop, Original Audio Play, available to stream. A Theatre in the Dark. The recording of BIO-DAD is now available for online pre-orders, and will be available to stream for $14.99 at https://www.atheaterinthedark.com beginning June 10.
Open Run, Audio Drama THE WHITE CITY: AN AUDIBLE EXHIBITION ON H.H. HOLMES, MURDERER, A Theatre in the Dark. Available for straming or download. $12.99,. FYI https://atheaterinthedark.com/whitecity .
Open Run, A Murder in the Court of Xanadu, Original Audio Play, available to stream. A Theatre in the Dark. $12.99 to receive both a digital download and online streaming access to the recording or $30 for the season. On sale now at https://www.theatreinthedark.com/store/2223seasonpass.
Open Run, A Matter of Red Herrings, Original Audio Play, available to stream. A Theatre in the Dark. $25 "season pass" FYI https://www.theatreinthedark.com/a-matter-of-red-herrings
Note: A Theatre in the Dark - Patreon subscriptions are available at https://www.patreon.com/atheaterinthedark for $3.25 per month and will provide the additional benefit of access to A Theater in the Dark’s entire library of streamable audio plays (THREE STORIES UP, A WAR OF THE WORLDS, A CHRISTMAS CAROL IN THE DARK, A WHITE WHALE, and A MATTER OF RED HERRINGS), along with access to the ’22-’23 season’s new productions.
Congo Square
Seasons One, Two & Three of Congo Square radio drama The Clinic can be streamed by visiting congosquaretheatre.org/audio-series; suggested donation is $15. FYI www.congosquaretheatre.org/audio-series
4th Season, Congo Square’s popular online sketch comedy series, THE BLACKSiDE (formerly Hit ‘em on the Blackside), Nine new episodes will be released weekly on Congo Square Theatre’sYouTube channel with the final episode airing on December 9. Episodes from the first three seasons of THE BLACKSiDE are currently available at www.congosquaretheatre.org/theblackside.
Collaboration
Open Run, The Lost Story of Emmett Till: Trial in the Delta, NBC Chicago and Collaboraction Theatre Company. Now available to view on NBCChicago.com, Peacock, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire and NBC Chicago’s app.
Children's Programming Online
Virtual programs available 24/7 on Chicago Children's Theatre CCTV YouTube channel, CCTV: Virtual Theater and Learning from Chicago Children’s Theatre include:
**** This Ability: Episode 1, For Ages 6 and Up. Daniel Carlton and Nambi E. Kelley’s new superhero web series. What sets This Ability apart is its special trio of young lead actors who, in life, are blind, deaf and autistic. Free. donation suggested. FYI chicagochildrenstheatre.org.
**** This Ability: Episode 2, For Ages 6 and Up. Daniel Carlton and Nambi E. Kelley’s new superhero web series. What sets This Ability apart is its special trio of young lead actors who, in life, are blind, deaf and autistic. Free, donation suggested. FYI chicagochildrenstheatre.org.
**** This Ability: Episode 3, For Ages 6 and Up. Daniel Carlton and Nambi E. Kelley’s new superhero web series. What sets This Ability apart is its special trio of young lead actors who, in life, are blind, deaf and autistic. Free, donation suggested. FYI chicagochildrenstheatre.org.
**** The Relocation of Nokwsi - For Ages 8 and Up. This virtual puppet production by Robert Hicks Jr. is inspired by the story of his grandfather, who journeyed from his people, the Cherokee, Paiute, Yakama and Shoshone, to live and work in Chicago in the 1950s. Free, on-demand viewing for children and families in Chicago and around the world. FYI chicagochildrenstheatre.org.
**** Exquisite - For All Ages. The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks introduces children to one of Chicago’s most treasured poets via music by composer Florence Price, narration by Eve L. Ewing and animation courtesy of CCT’s Liviu Pasare. Produced in association with the Negaunee Music Institute at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Free, on-demand viewing for children and families in Chicago and around the world. FYI chicagochildrenstheatre.org.
**** Open Run, Maybe Something Beautiful, Chicago Children's Theatre and the Negaunee Music Institute at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association with promotional partner, The Chicago Public Library. 13-minute video five CSO musicians performing classical works by Latino composers, bilingual English/Spanish narration, and playful puppetry to tell a true story about how even the smallest artists can accomplish something big. Free, on-demand viewing for children and families in Chicago and around the world. FYI chicagochildrenstheatre.org.
**** Diamond’s Dream - For ages 9 and up. This world premiere short puppet film by Chicago artists Jerell L. Henderson and Caitlin MacLeod tells the story of an African-American boy on a Chicago CTA Red Line car navigating pandemics past and present. Free study guide available. Free, on-demand viewing for children and families in Chicago and around the world.FYI chicagochildrenstheatre.org.
**** My Magic Breath - For all ages. CCT’s first virtual co-production with the CSO, narrated by First Lady of Chicago Amy Eshleman, fuses classical music and modern animation to help children ages 4 through 8—along with their parents, caregivers, and teachers—harness the calming and restorative power of mindful breathing. It’s based on the book by New York Times best selling author Nick Ortner and Alison Taylor. Free, on-demand viewing for children and families in Chicago and around the world.FYI chicagochildrenstheatre.org.
**** Doll Face Has a Party - For all ages. This charming, zany, toy theater show is directed by Brian Selznick, writer and illustrator of “The Invention of Hugo Cabaret” and “The Houdini Box,” and the illustrator of the 20th anniversary “Harry Potter” box set. Free, on-demand viewing for children and families in Chicago and around the world.FYI chicagochildrenstheatre.org.
**** Leo Lionni’s Frederick - For all ages. Leo Lionni’s Caldecott Award-winning picture book comes to new life as a clever and colorful virtual puppet show gently narrated by Michael Shannon. Free study guide available. Free, on-demand viewing for children and families in Chicago and around the world.FYI chicagochildrenstheatre.org.
**** Iconic Dance Moves Playlist - For all ages. Chicago Children’s Theatre teaching artist Emily Daigle has already gone viral with her trio of tutorials teaching kids all the coolest dance movies. Her 80s dance tutorial has surpassed 60,000 views alone! Free, on-demand viewing for children and families in Chicago and around the world.FYI chicagochildrenstheatre.org.
**** Puppet Making Playlist - For ages 6 and up. It’s a perfect time to make a puppet show for your family. This playlist showcases CCT teaching artists showing kids how to make shadow puppets, finger puppets and talking vegetables out of household materials. Free, on-demand viewing for children and families in Chicago and around the world.FYI chicagochildrenstheatre.org.
**** Open Run, The Plane That Took A Train, New Musical Play Podcast Six-episode available to listen on all podcast platforms including Apple and Spotify. $5 suggested donation. FYI https://theplanethattookatrain.com/
**** Open Run, Imagine U Storytime, Northwestern theater students, faculty, and alumni share weekly stories for young audiences. Free and available on https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnnywRBuUnwmsuKoOq5JnbjmUACcehPM8
**** Open Run, Stupid Shakespeare's Merchant of Sesame Street, Otherworld Theatre Company, Available on Patreon. Access to all stage productions recordings: $5 FYI www.OtherWorldTheatre.org
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