THE CHICAGO AIDS QUILT SONGBOOK

EVENT DATE
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 - 6:30 PM

LOCATION
Center on Halsted

DESCRIPTION

The Chicago AIDS Quilt Songbook, created by Chicago Opera Vanguard’s Artistic Director Eric Reda has commissioned works from a wide variety of Chicago-based and associated artists including classical, pop, traditional, experimental, musical theater to cabaret style music. “I am so excited to help facilitate the revival of this powerful tradition,” said Chicago Opera Vanguard Artistic Director Eric Reda. “This is an amazing opportunity for Chicago ’s rich and active musical community, both composers and performers, to share their voices in remembering those infected or affected by HIV/AIDS.”

This one-night only benefit concert featuring songs by Chicago musical artists responding to the HIV/AIDS crisis will be presented on World AIDS Day 2009.

8pm curtain, with pre-show reception beginning at 6:30pm.

PRICE

TICKETS:  
$40 VIP Tickets premiere seating and two complimentary drink tickets.
$20, General Admission.
Tickets may be purchased at the door.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

For more information contact Serena Worthington at culture@centeronhalsted.org or call 773.661.0673.

Photos be Steve Starr.