Calendar: On Tour, On Stage
(updated 9/1/2010)
- The 2010-2011 Season
- September 10, 2010
Little Bucharest Bistro , "Singers' Showcase" - Beginning September 14,
Songshop sessions at DePaul School of Music - September 26, 2010
Addison Public Library , "Autumn in Paris" - October 3, 2010
Wilmette Public Library , "Autumn in Paris" - October 14, 2010
Eric Vincent and Claudia at the Little Bucharest Bistro - October 17, 2010
Chicago Cabaret Professionals' 12th annual gala: "We Love a Piano" - November 18, 2010
Alliance Française of Grosse Pointe for "Beaujolais Nouveau" - November 20, 2010
Fitton Center for the Arts in Hamilton, Ohio; "Women of Paris" - November 21, 2010
Alliance Française of Detroit at Cliff Bell's Nightclub - December 4, 2010
Espresso—4 Chicago Voices at the Box Factory in St. Joseph - December 11, 2010
Espresso— at the Chicago Cultural Center - February 10, 2011
North Park University presents the Travel Abroad Quintet - February 12, 2011
Center Foundation of Palos Park presents Espresso's Valentine Brew - April 2, 2011
Cedarburg (WI) Cultural Center, "Women of Paris" - April 28, 2011
Darke County Center for the Arts in Greenville, Ohio; "Women of Paris" - April 29, 2011
Fairfield Community Arts in Fairfield, Ohio; "Women of Paris"
SEASON 2010-2011
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
Little Bucharest Bistro, 3661 N. Elston, Chicago
Second Fridays are SINGER'S SHOWCASE, emceed by Carla Gordon with Beckie Menzie at the keyboard. I'll join the fun...Beckie is so heavenly to sing with (you'll see why Chicago Cabaret Professionals will honor her next month).
Thank you for reserving in advance! 773-604-8500.
By car, easy access to Addison and Kedzie from the Kennedy and plenty of street parking.
No cover, no minimum. Suggested $10 donation for the musicians.
NOTE: No "French Nights" in September or October. See my News page for more.
Beginning September 14, 2010 most TUESDAYS
DePaul School of Music,
Songshop sessions are open to new participants
Led by Claudia Hommel with Elizabeth Doyle at the piano;
Songshop (the art of song interpretation): an exploration of character and truth-telling in song; a theatrical approach to strengthening performance skills.
6:30 to 9 PM most Tuesdays at 804 W. Belden, Room 308
Call 773-509-9360 to audit or participate.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2010
2 PM
Addison Public Library
Autumn in Paris with Bob Moreen at the piano. Free and open to the public.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2010
2 PM
Wilmette Public Library 1242 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette, IL
Autumn in Paris with Claudia Hommel, accordionist Don Stille and pianist/singer Bob Moreen. Free and open to the public.
847-256-6925
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2010
6 PM and 8 PM
Little Bucharest Bistro, 3661 N. Elston in Chicago
The great singer-songwriter and world troubadour Eric Vincent returns to Chicago for one night only. Claudia will open for him with accordionist Yefim. Two dinner-show seatings, to benefit local Haitian-community media connections. Details to follow.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2010
6:15 PM cocktail show, 7 PM -- main show in 2 acts
Park West Theater, 322 West Armitage Ave in Chicago
Chicago Cabaret Professionals' Twelfth Anniversary Benefit Gala is "We Love a Piano!"
Honoring Andrea Marcovicci, Beckie Menzie and Denise Tomasello
Cocktail Show: Anne and Mark Burnell, Jeff Dean, Elizabeth Doyle, Hilary Feldman, Michelle Greenberg and Carol Weston
ACT ONE: Joan Curto, Rob Dorn, David Edelfelt, Laura Freeman, Carla Gordon, Scott Gryder, Claudia Hommel, Nan Mason, KT McCammond, Ann McGregor, Heather Moran, Marianne Murphy Orland, Suzanne Petri, Cheryl Szucsits, Melissa Young
Musical Director and Performer: Bob Moreen. Host and Performer: Daryl Nitz
ACT TWO: Honorees Beckie Menzie (with guest Tom Michael,) Denise Tomasello, and Andrea Marcovicci (accompanied by Shelly Markham)
Tickets $27-$50 (through October 1st only!) and $30 - $60 at the door.
Visit Chicago Cabaret Professionals for details.
OHIO–MICHIGAN TOUR—We are open for an additional date on November 19 in Ohio, Indiana or Michigan:
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2010
Evening. Details to follow.
Alliance Française of Grosse Pointe celebrates Beaujolais Nouveau at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial. Stefan Kukurugya joins Claudia at the piano.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2010
8 PM
Fitton Center for the Arts in Hamilton, Ohio
Women of Paris features Claudia Hommel and Elizabeth Doyle at the piano as we pay homage to the 20th century women who brought Paris to the world with their songs, among them: Yvette Guilbert, Paulette Darty,Mistinguett, Josephine Baker, Bricktop, Lucienne Boyer, Juliette Gréco, Edith Piaf. More details to follow.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2010
5 PM until ....
Cliff Bell's Nightclub, 230 Park Avenue in Detroit
Alliance Française of Detroit celebrates Beaujolais Nouveau with dinner & show featuring Claudia Hommel, singer-pianist Elizabeth Doyle and members of Hot Club of Detroit. Details to follow.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2010
Evening
Espresso—4 Chicago Voices are percolating a Holiday Brew at the Box Factory in St. Joseph, Michigan. Details to follow.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2010
Afternoon: free and open to the public, first come, first seated.
Espresso— brings a Holiday Brew to the Chicago Cultural Center, with all six members: Bob Moreen, KT McCammond, John Eskola, Elizabeth Doyle, George Howe and Claudia Hommel. Ring in the holiday season!
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2011
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
North Park University at the Anderson Chapel
TheTravel Abroad Quintet has been invited back by the French Department, the Ciné Club and the Dean's office. We'll be swinging a Bistro concert with Claudia Hommel, Elizabeth Doyle and Sean Harris, Jim Cox on bass and Phil Gratteau on drums! Come dance to an international potpourri of love songs.
3225 W. Foster (just west of Kedzie; parking lot just east)
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2011
5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Center Foundation of Palos Park at 12500 Southwest Highway
Espresso will return to celebrate the annual Valentine's Day Dinner with its own brew of "Love, Fables & Foibles"; and a good dose of French love songs, bien sûr.
Reservations requested. 708-361-3650. Stay tuned for details.
8 PM
Cedarburg Cultural Center in Wisconsin
Women of Paris features Claudia Hommel, singer-pianist Elizabeth Doyle and accordionist as we continue our tribute to the great 20th century women who brought Paris to the world with their songs, among them: Yvette Guilbert, Paulette Darty, Mistinguett, Josephine Baker, Bricktop, Lucienne Boyer, Juliette Gréco, Edith Piaf. More details to follow.
OHIO TOUR—We are open for additional dates in Ohio, Indiana and Michigan before and after:
THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2011
7 PM
Darke County Center for the Arts in Greenville, Ohio
Women of Paris features Claudia Hommel and Elizabeth Doyle at the keyboard as we continue our tribute to the great 20th century women who brought Paris to the world with their songs, among them: Yvette Guilbert, Paulette Darty, Mistinguett, Josephine Baker, Bricktop, Lucienne Boyer, Juliette Gréco, Edith Piaf. More details to follow.
FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2011
8 PM
Fairfield Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Drive, Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Women of Paris features Claudia Hommel and Elizabeth Doyle at the piano and we continue our tribute to the great 20th century women who brought Paris to the world with their songs, among them. More details to follow.
