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Chicago Symphony Orchestra musicians perform an evening of chamber music celebrating Amy Beach and Fanny Mendelssohn, two pioneering composers whose extraordinary works deserve a place at the center of the Romantic repertoire.

CSO Chamber Music: Carving Out History

<a href="https://qjxtjxbbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001tWd0KLhgV3ejdTv7nHvtEJlBDjsKfZBl1CEaxJyo-zNCxuUVR3npEubMyLodqZ2dhZLgFZ1Y0kViKLlkAxMdyIEtpdVFEOb5bbbMA4Do8FgnmvV0BtB5IDB9bqE-oAhw4z_rTbGbXqNnAKGgV9q0MdEuo5zu2N6yyX4f5cnap5s=&amp;c=yxW9peuiSsEPound8onznGrTiKliiRNjUupFHPKYEk4tC9xiY3Caag==&amp;ch=Q8nvqQIGanLOs_GAt1kh8Htl5RbWwvMCHTDbb4MzEA1ya4_ls99RiA==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The bridge</a>, a transatlantic network for jazz and creative music, presents an intimate, immersive performance in the&nbsp;<a href="https://qjxtjxbbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001tWd0KLhgV3ejdTv7nHvtEJlBDjsKfZBl1CEaxJyo-zNCxuUVR3npEgl2fcA3TSOGtyXdDL-_GfE1jvYo9CioPxv6lf8TK4tvPcfbeEKx9NZmDSTekOwHYyI6T7OicungeKbO3mQg4yqomclGocOVLLOifL3YTP0T05Gc8Le9XqWwUYjM8mqZmaZlnkI4tixCSZGCYxhbHrxCN5ILmxataQ==&amp;c=yxW9peuiSsEPound8onznGrTiKliiRNjUupFHPKYEk4tC9xiY3Caag==&amp;ch=Q8nvqQIGanLOs_GAt1kh8Htl5RbWwvMCHTDbb4MzEA1ya4_ls99RiA==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Drawing with Metal</a>&nbsp;exhibition, where musicians will respond to Bill Brady’s work and to each other in real time. Featuring French musicians Magic Malik (flute and voice) and Toma Gouband (percussion), alongside Chicago-based musicians Lia Kohl (cello) and Macie Stewart (violin and voice), the performance brings together international and local artists in a shared musical experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Museum admission is $20, and the performance is included with admission; advance reservations are required, and seats are limited.&nbsp;<a href="https://qjxtjxbbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001tWd0KLhgV3ejdTv7nHvtEJlBDjsKfZBl1CEaxJyo-zNCxuUVR3npEubMyLodqZ2dySFyoCpXLNljfE4HU-lhWy-lKcasz4X72axAsKsYa4WF5H-5K9lV_0gPPgIv_1nbbDnYtCYF8VA2rBVkIJGuGCTCF-zX7fjqDsTIRvOJ7aWq2uzOovpnp3wWwHrmS_2aR-LjPF8uaW_IhqBXrSTXwPaAyKdbUx0DdaYbclnKFAU=&amp;c=yxW9peuiSsEPound8onznGrTiKliiRNjUupFHPKYEk4tC9xiY3Caag==&amp;ch=Q8nvqQIGanLOs_GAt1kh8Htl5RbWwvMCHTDbb4MzEA1ya4_ls99RiA==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Reserve your ticket now</a> Left to right: Macie Stewart, Magic Malik, Toma Gouband and Lia Kohl by Leah Wendzinski.&nbsp;

The Bridge at Intuit Art Museum

"I always thought the most productive part of grieving is to try and wring&nbsp;something beautiful out of it." – Tony&nbsp;Fitzpatrick	 							SOMETHING BEAUTIFULThe Words, Songs &amp; Poems ofTONY FITZPATRICK Jon Langford and Rick Kogan present an evening of words, songs and poems written by the late visual artist, author, actor, gallerist and podcaster Tony Fitzpatrick. Long renowned for his etchings, illustrations and multi-media collages, Tony’s deep well of creative output also included poetry, personal essays, and on a much lesser-known basis, songwriting. Shining a light on these works, alongside Jon and Rick, will be vocalists Kelly Hogan and Sally Timms, drummer Quin Kirchner, guitarist John Szymanski, multi-faceted performer Al Scorch and lighting director Tracey Dear, with promotional support from John Soss. Jon Langford is a songwriter, musician, artist and founding member of The Mekons, The Waco Brothers, The Pine Valley Cosmonauts and countless other musical ensembles. Rick Kogan is a celebrated veteran Chicago newspaperman, author, radio host, podcaster and champion of the arts.&nbsp; This event will take place at&nbsp;Constellation&nbsp;for two nights:&nbsp;Wednesday, November 18Thursday, November 19, 2026.&nbsp;Show time each night is 8:00 pm. Doors open at 7:00 pm.&nbsp; This will be a fully-seated general admission performance with tickets priced at just $25.00 plus fees. Tickets for both shows can be purchased online through <a href="https://constellation-chicago.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://constellation-chicago.com</a>	November 18 tickets&nbsp;<a href="https://wl.eventim.us/event/something-beautiful-words-songs-and-poems-of-tony-fitzpatrick/700909?afflky=ConstellationChicago" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(56, 101, 115);" target="_blank">here</a>November 19 tickets&nbsp;<a href="https://wl.eventim.us/event/something-beautiful-words-songs-and-poems-of-tony-fitzpatrick/700911?afflky=ConstellationChicago" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(56, 101, 115);" target="_blank">here</a> Constellation is located at 3111 North Western Avenue on the northwest side of Chicago. A portion of the proceeds will be allocated to the Tony Fitzpatrick Family Trust. For further information, contact John Soss: <a href="mailto:HeySossMan@yahoo.com?subject=Fitzpatrick%20Show" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HeySossMan@yahoo.com</a>

Something Beautiful: The Words, Songs & Poems of Tony Fitzpatrick

Sounding/BODY: V. Vecker, Casey Adams, &amp; Paige Alice Naylor Friday, November 20 7 PM - 9 PM Join us for a performance by V. Vecker, Casey Adams and Paige Alice Naylor!

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