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Join us in Freedom Hall’s newly remodeled Nathan Manilow
Theatre "where every seat is a great seat"
for musical theatre, outstanding theatre performances and popular
attractions!
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Saturday, February 20,
2010
8:00 p.m. $23
The Chicago Reader’s 2008 “Best World Music
Group” fuse Latin, African, and contemporary
funk into an uplifting show! The 5-Time Winner
of The Chicago Music Awards, FUNKADESI is
capturing the attention of the U.S. and the rest
of the globe. Funkadesi’s one-world sound,
roots-watering vision, and positive vibe make
the band a unique and compelling musical force.
This
performance is sponsored by J. Murray &
Associates and US Bank Park Forest.
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Saturday, March 13, 2010
8:00 p.m. $23
Original Americana, traditional Celtic, plus a
few nods to genres off the beaten path delivered
by two excellent musicians who create a
full-band sound. Superb songwriting and
harmonies reflect an uncommon grasp on the roots
of American music, taking the traditional into
the present. Bassist/vocalist Martin McCormack
and guitarist/mandolinist Brian FitzGerald have
been performing together for 23 years and have
released 11 albums to date and have been
described as “breath-taking scenery for your
ears!” The Irish Music Association has lauded
Switchback as Top Duo for 2008.
This
performance is sponsored by J. Murray &
Associates and SouthtownStar.
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Saturday, April 10, 2010
8:00 p.m. $23
A musical tribute to Carlos Santana covering
five decades of Santana hits. Inspired by the
incredible intensity of his music, Abraxas
shares a passion for recreating the electrifying
sounds of Carlos Santana. Audiences, without
exception, have been awed by the authentic
Santana sound that Abraxas delivers during their
stunning shows. With Abraxas, it’s all there:
the propulsive Latin percussion, the fiery lead
guitar work, the “groove” that connects to the
soul of the audience.
This
performance is sponsored by Baxter & Woodman
Consulting Engineers and SouthtownStar.
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Friday,
October 23, 2009
8:00 p.m.
$25
One show, fifty years, a million laughs- The
Second City has brought laughter and joy to
packed houses all over North America! The show
will feature the best sketches from 50 years of
The Second City.
This
performance is sponsored by Bimba Manufacturing
and SouthtownStar.
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Saturday, November
7, 2009
7:00 p.m. $25
Blues harmonica legend Billy Branch, an
ambassador of Chicago Blues, and the Sons of
Blues are one of the hottest blues bands working
today, defining the sound of the blues for
present and future generations. Billy Branch is
a 2-time Grammy nominee who has played on over
100 recordings with Willie Dixon, Koko Taylor,
Lou Rawls and others.
Joining Billy Branch and the Sons of Blues Band will be singer Zora Young!
This
performance is sponsored by J. Murray &
Associates and Sharper Homes.
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Pre-Concert: Blues
Harmonica Workshop
Saturday, November 7, 2009
3:00 p.m. $23
Learn to play the harmonica from blues legend
Billy Branch. Billy Branch developed the “Blues
in Schools” program over 25 years ago and has
taught students all over the world. Beginners
and experienced, young or old, learn from the
harmonica master.
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Saturday, December 12,
2009
8:00 p.m. $25
Enjoy the talents of Barbara Higbie and Samite
as they illuminate your winter evening with cool
rhythms of the snow covered north, the vibrant
winters of Africa, and the awe inspiring beauty
of the sky with this multi-media musical
performance.
Samite of Uganda is a
world-renowned musician/composer/vocalist whose
recordings have topped the World Music Charts.
Barbara Higbie is a Grammy nominated
multi-instrumentalist/vocalist. Windham Hill
Winter Solstice is sure to be a great winter
concert!
This
performance is sponsored by J. Murray &
Associates and SouthtownStar.
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FREEDOM HALL NATHAN
MANILOW THEATRE I 410 Lakewood Boulevard
I Park Forest, IL 60466 I 708.747.0580 |
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