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SUMMARY:Art Walk 2026 ~ Holding Space: Grounded ~ Curated by Kimberly Leja Atwood
DESCRIPTION:Holding Space: Grounded\nCurated by Kimberly Leja Atwood (Director of Elephant Room Gallery) \nBeverly Art Center – Simmerling Gallery \nSeptember 26th – October 24th \nOpening on Saturday\, September 26th \n11am to 5pm during the Beverly Art Walk \nHolding Space: Grounded is a group exhibition that reflects on the ways we navigate both internal and external pressures. To hold space is a reminder to pause\, adjust\, and connect with others or return to ourselves. \nThrough diverse perspectives\, the artists in this exhibition translate a moment of stillness into visual form. The idea of being grounded evokes different things for different people; a place of refuge\, a fleeting moment\, a remembered presence\, a repetitive action\, an emotional state. Each artwork created becomes an interpretation of what it means to hold space and be grounded; inhaling\, exhaling\, being present. \nThe creative process in itself can be an act of grounding – making room for reflection\, restoration\, and connection. In bringing these works together\, Holding Space: Grounded explores both the healing process of making and the object that remains.
URL:https://thebeverlyartscenter.com/event/art-walk-2026-holding-space-grounded-curated-by-kimberly-leja-atwood/
LOCATION:Baffes Theatre at Beverly Arts center\, 2407 W 111th St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Shows
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SUMMARY:The Red Well Foundation Presents: Game Night 
DESCRIPTION:The Red Well Foundation Presents:\nGame Night\nOctober 2nd\, 2026 @ 7:00pm  \n$20  \nGet ready for a spelling bee unlike any you’ve seen before! This live\, high-energy competition reinvents the classic school spelling bee with the excitement of a game show and a Royal Rumble-style format. \nTen contestants take the stage at a time\, with each receiving one word to spell. Spell it correctly\, and they stay in the game. Spell it incorrectly\, and they’re eliminated—making room for a new contestant to enter. The competition continues at full speed as the words become progressively more difficult and the field narrows. \nSurviving spellers advance through three exciting stages: The Rumble\, The Finalists and the Cash Prize Showdown. In the final round\, the remaining contestants compete head-to-head until only one speller remains to claim the title of Spelling Bee Champion—and the cash prize! \nA charismatic host\, live DJ\, music\, crowd reactions and real-time results create the atmosphere of an interactive game show. Audience members can follow who’s competing\, who’s coming up next and who can survive the longest. \nThis isn’t a school spelling bee. It’s a live\, high-energy\, family-friendly spelling competition where every word could be the difference between elimination and victory. \n  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE
URL:https://thebeverlyartscenter.com/event/the-red-well-foundation-presents-game-night/
LOCATION:Baffes Theatre at Beverly Arts center\, 2407 W 111th St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Shows
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SUMMARY:26th World Music Festival Chicago
DESCRIPTION:26th World Music Festival Chicago\nSaturday\, October 3\nDoors open at 1:30 p.m. | Performances begin at 2:00 p.m.\nBeverly Arts Center\n2407 W. 111th St.\, Chicago\nAll ages \nExperience music that crosses borders and generations as the 26th World Music Festival Chicago comes to the Beverly Arts Center! \nThe afternoon features two dynamic 75-minute performances by Grammy Award-winning klezmer pioneers The Klezmatics and acclaimed Mexican son jarocho ensemble Los Vega. \nFor four decades\, New York’s The Klezmatics have brought new life to klezmer music\, blending Yiddish traditions with elements of jazz\, gospel\, folk and punk. Los Vega carries forward the vibrant musical heritage of Veracruz\, Mexico\, combining deep family roots\, spirited musicianship and the rhythmic energy of traditional son jarocho. \nPresented as part of World Music Festival Chicago\, this free\, citywide celebration showcases the sounds\, traditions and artistry of musicians from Chicago and around the globe. \nAdmission is free and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Early arrival is highly encouraged. \nLearn more about The Klezmatics\, Los Vega and the World Music Festival Chicago.
URL:https://thebeverlyartscenter.com/event/26th-world-music-festival-chicago/
LOCATION:Baffes Theatre at Beverly Arts center\, 2407 W 111th St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Shows
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SUMMARY:The Petty Kings: A Tribute to Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
DESCRIPTION:The Petty Kings: A Tribute to Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers\n\n\n\n\nOctober 10th\, 2026 @ 7:30pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\nNon-members $35\nMembers $32\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Petty Kings is the premiere Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band in the Midwest. Formed in 2016 and based in Chicago\, the band delivers an authentic recreation of a live Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers show. \nThe lineup features Bob Vasilou as Petty\, on vocals and harmonica. Vasilou is backed by Jessica Hornsten on vocals\, Dave Steffen on lead guitar and vocals\, Rick Demski on bass and vocals\, Dave Wiesnewski on drums and Dan Patten on keys. From American Girl to Wildflowers\, The Petty Kings deliver the Full Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers experience. \n\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE
URL:https://thebeverlyartscenter.com/event/the-petty-kings-a-tribute-to-tom-petty-the-heartbreakers/
LOCATION:Baffes Theatre at Beverly Arts center\, 2407 W 111th St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sons of Chicago: The Rolling Stones & Rocking Blues
DESCRIPTION:Sons of Chicago: The Rolling Stones & Rocking Blues\nSaturday\, October 17\, 2026 | 7:30 PM \nNon-members – $35 \nMembers – $32 \nJoin us for a special evening of classic rock and electric blues as the legendary eight-piece band Sons of Chicago takes the stage in support of the Beverly Arts Center—one of Chicago’s most treasured cultural institutions. \nThis high-energy concert celebrates the music of rock and blues icons including The Rolling Stones\, Jimi Hendrix\, Stevie Ray Vaughan\, The Doors\, Leon Russell\, Muddy Waters\, and more. Featuring powerful performances\, exceptional musicianship\, and an electrifying stage presence\, Sons of Chicago delivers a night of timeless songs that will keep audiences movin’ and groovin’ from start to finish. \nJoining the band for this unforgettable event are Chicago Blues Hall of Fame inductees Brother John Kattke and Sam Cockrell\, along with dynamic frontman Lucca Feracota. \nExperience an extraordinary night of music\, community\, and celebration while supporting the Beverly Arts Center’s mission to bring arts and culture to Chicago’s South Side and beyond. \nSpecial thanks to the Bomher Family Foundation and other generous supporters whose contributions help make this event possible. \nA special evening of classic rock and electric blues as legendary eight piece band Sons of Chicago take the stage in support of the Beverly Art Center — one of Chicago’s most cherished cultural institutions. \n​This high-energy tribute concert presents the music of The Rolling Stones\, Jimi Hendrix\, Stevie Ray Vaughan\, The Doors\, Leon Russell\, Muddy Waters\, and other greats that keep the audience movin’ and groovin’ all night long. \n​Joining Sons of Chicago are Chicago Blues Hall of Fame inductees Brother John Kattke and Sam Cockrell\, alongside dynamic frontman Lucca Feracota. \n​Experience an extraordinary night of powerful music and community connection — an essential concert event of 2026 — in support of our renowned and beloved Beverly Arts Center. \n​Many thanks to the Bomher Family Foundation and others for their generous support of this very special event. \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE!
URL:https://thebeverlyartscenter.com/event/sons-of-chicago-the-rolling-stones-rocking-blues/
LOCATION:Baffes Theatre at Beverly Arts center\, 2407 W 111th St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Smiley Tillmon Band with Billy Flynn
DESCRIPTION:The Smiley Tillmon Band with Billy Flynn\nSaturday\, October 24th @ 7:30pm  \nNon-members – $35 \nMembers – $32 \n  \nABOUT THE SMILEY TILLMON BAND \n\n\n\nOne of the busiest blues outfits in Chicagoland\, the Smiley Tillmon Band is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. There’s an obvious reason why the veteran guitarist’s booking schedule is so jam-packed: Smiley knows how to have a good time and makes sure his audience does too. After 55 years on the local blues scene\, Tillmon serves up the blues and soul standards that people never seem to stop craving\, his rich vocals and fluid guitar backed by a band that keeps his grooves tight and right. \nBorn Moses Tillmon in rural Jefferson County\, Georgia\, Smiley grew up on a hearty musical diet of gospel\, country\, and a little blues. His mother moved to Fort Lauderdale when he was ten; there he was exposed to calypso music\, adding up to a singular list of influences. Tillmon took up guitar and was good enough by the dawn of the ‘60s to back Miami R&B singer Billy Miranda in the studio. He joined Sammy Ambrose & the Afro-Beats\, a calypso-oriented band\, touring from Canada to New York. Smiley bid the Afro-Beats adieu in 1962 and moved to Chicago. There he established himself on the blues circuit\, playing with Billy “The Kid” Emerson\, Denise LaSalle\, and other South Side luminaries until he opted for a day job in 1977. \nUpon his 2007 retirement\, Smiley reverted to full-time musical status. He joined forces with bassist Tom Rezetko\, and they’ve been inseparable onstage ever since. Kate Moss shares guitar duties with Tillmon; married to another blues guitar standout\, Nick Moss\, Kate’s sound is heavily influenced by Freddie King and Magic Sam (she fell in love with the blues at age 21 when she met Buddy Guy\, and she’s shared stages with Buddy\, Jimmy Johnson\, Eddie Shaw\, and Lurrie Bell\, to name just a few). Drummer George Baumann completes one of the Windy City’s toughest blues combos\, one that’ll keep you smiling from ear to ear.   – Bill Dahl \n\n  \nABOUT BILLY FLYNN \n\nBilly Flynn has a long and storied history playing Chicago blues. At age 14\, he met Jimmy Dawkins in Green Bay\, Wisconsin\, while sitting outside a blues club and listening through the back door. Five years later\, Dawkins invited Billy to hit the road in 1975\, working with The Southside Blues All-Stars and its ensemble cast including: Eddie Shaw\, Hubert Sumlin\, Jimmy Dawkins\, and Junior Wells. His discography includes over 70 recordings on Sony\, Delmark\, Alligator\, Blind Pig\, MC\, Electro-Fi\, Earwig\, Severn\, The Sirens\, Big Eye\, Random Chance\, Ichiban\, and Easy Baby labels. His 2017 Delmark recording\, Lonesome Highway\, was recently re-released and was #1 on AirPlay charts. His live performance and recording history includes: Jimmy Dawkins\, Otis Rush\, Deitra Farr\, Billy Boy Arnold\, Willie Smith\, Kenny Smith\, Pinetop Perkins\, Willie Kent\, Kim Wilson\, Barrelhouse Chuck\, James Wheeler\, Bob Stroger\, The Cash Box Kings\, Chicago Blues A Living History Band\, Bob Corritore\, Demetria Taylor\, Mud Morganfield\, and more. He’s a 6-time Grammy nominated musician and winner of 2 Grammys–including one for his guitar work on Beyonce’s 2009 R&B Song Of The Year\, At Last.. Flynn’s work was featured as the guitar sounds of Muddy Waters and Chuck Berry throughout the Grammy nominated soundtrack of the movie Cadillac Records. Billy was a backing guitarist for the Howling For Hubert (Sumlin) Tribute at the Apollo Theater\, supporting Eric Clapton\, Keith Richards\, Elvis Costello\, Kim Wilson\, Billy Gibbons\, and Steve Jordan. He’s performed at the world’s greatest blues fests\, including the Chicago Blues Fest\, King Biscuit Fest\, San Francisco Blues Fest\, Lucerne Blues Festival (Switzerland)\, Montreux Jazz Festival (Switzerland)\, Cognac’s Blues Passion (France)\, Eutin (Germany)\, Notodden (Norway)\, and Bellinzona (Italy). Billy is an inductee of the Wisconsin Music Association’s Hall of Fame and a member of the Chicago Blues Hall Of Fame. Billy kicked off the Tribute to Otis Rush at the 2016 Chicago Blues Fest\, which highlighted 30 musicians paying homage in an all-star tribute. Known as a musician’s musician\, he is a multi-instrumentalist known for his innovative and unexpected solos steeped in history yet expressing today’s blues and beyond. \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE
URL:https://thebeverlyartscenter.com/event/the-smiley-tillmon-band-with-billy-flynn/
LOCATION:Baffes Theatre at Beverly Arts center\, 2407 W 111th St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Shows
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SUMMARY:Rocky Horror Picture Show with Live Shadow Cast
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a BAC Community favorite. Complete with Shadow Cast and all the props to have an adult fun filled – ladies\, gents\, or date night out. \n$25 before October 30th. $30 at the door. \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE
URL:https://thebeverlyartscenter.com/event/rocky-horror-picture-show-with-live-shadow-cast/
LOCATION:Baffes Theatre at Beverly Arts center\, 2407 W 111th St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
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