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The 6th international exchange of Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion presents a concert festival from October 31 through November 9 featuring cabaret headliners from Paris, London, and Brazil...not to mention Las Vegas, New York and Chicago! More than two dozen cabaret performers are coming to Chicago to share master classes, workshops and round table discussions during the day and live performances at night. The public is invited to see what all the fuss is about-- that cabaret is alive, multicultural and thriving in Chicago with live performances from Rogers Park to the South Loop. A Halloween special at the DANK Haus Oh La La! at the Rhapsody Theater, Piaf & Pizazz at the Alliance Française On The Funny Side of the Street - a showcase of Connexion participants From Chicago to Paris with Love - celebrating Old Town‘s twin neighborhood of Montmarte. Toujours l‘Amour! A post-conference bonus concert on November 9 at PianoForte with piano soloist Jean-Claude ORFALI of the Cabaret Lapin Agile. The concert schedule and ticket links are live at cabaretconnexion.org/rsvp For a full schedule of Cabaret Connexion events, and to register, visit cabaretconnexion.org/

Isabelle Georges, direct from Paris sings us the English! Opening with Chicago diva Lynne Jordan and host Jeff Harnar (New York)

The 6th international exchange of Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion presents a concert festival from October 31 through November 9 featuring cabaret headliners from Paris, London, and Brazil...not to mention Las Vegas, New York and Chicago! More than two dozen cabaret performers are coming to Chicago to share master classes, workshops and round table discussions during the day and live performances at night. The public is invited to see what all the fuss is about-- that cabaret is alive, multicultural and thriving in Chicago with live performances from Rogers Park to the South Loop. A Halloween special at the DANK Haus Oh La La! at the Rhapsody Theater, Piaf & Pizazz at the Alliance Française On The Funny Side of the Street - a showcase of Connexion participants From Chicago to Paris with Love - celebrating Old Town‘s twin neighborhood of Montmarte. Toujours l‘Amour! A post-conference bonus concert on November 9 at PianoForte with piano soloist Jean-Claude ORFALI of the Cabaret Lapin Agile. The concert schedule and ticket links are live at cabaretconnexion.org/rsvp For a full schedule of Cabaret Connexion events, and to register, visit cabaretconnexion.org/

Step into a world of timeless French elegance and vibrant flair with Piaf and Pizazz. This captivating concert brings the romance and magic of Paris to Chicago‘s River North neighborhood, celebrating the heart-stirring songs of the legendary Edith Piaf. Expect an unforgettable evening where classic French chansons meet the lively energy of the Windy City. Featuring an international lineup of exceptional performers, including Steve Normandin (Québec), Jeanie Carroll (Las Vegas), Michèle Barbier, Angélique Dessaint, Mylène Launay, Jean-Claude Ofrali, and Wilfried Touati (Paris), this performance promises to transport you to the streets of Paris with their heartfelt interpretations and dazzling presence. ------ The 6th international exchange of Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion presents a concert festival from October 31 through November 9 featuring cabaret headliners from Paris, London, and Brazil...not to mention Las Vegas, New York and Chicago! More than two dozen cabaret performers are coming to Chicago to share master classes, workshops and round table discussions during the day and live performances at night. The concert schedule and ticket links are live at cabaretconnexion.org/rsvp For a full schedule of Cabaret Connexion events, and to register, visit cabaretconnexion.org/

The 6th international exchange of Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion presents a concert festival from October 31 through November 9 featuring cabaret headliners from Paris, London, and Brazil...not to mention Las Vegas, New York and Chicago! More than two dozen cabaret performers are coming to Chicago to share master classes, workshops and round table discussions during the day and live performances at night. The public is invited to see what all the fuss is about-- that cabaret is alive, multicultural and thriving in Chicago with live performances from Rogers Park to the South Loop. A Halloween special at the DANK Haus Oh La La! at the Rhapsody Theater, Piaf & Pizazz at the Alliance Française On The Funny Side of the Street - a showcase of Connexion participants From Chicago to Paris with Love - celebrating Old Town‘s twin neighborhood of Montmarte. Toujours l‘Amour! A post-conference bonus concert on November 9 at PianoForte with piano soloist Jean-Claude ORFALI of the Cabaret Lapin Agile. The concert schedule and ticket links are live at cabaretconnexion.org/rsvp For a full schedule of Cabaret Connexion events, and to register, visit cabaretconnexion.org/

A light-hearted showcase of Cabaret Connexion Participants Join us for a delightful afternoon of music and laughter with our light-hearted showcase, ON THE FUNNY SIDE OF THE STREET. Led by the charismatic led by Angelina Réaux (San Diego), this performance promises to bring a smile to your face and a spring to your step as we wrap up the Cabaret Connexion in playful style. Featuring a lively mix of songs that embrace humor, joy, and the funnier side of life, this concert is the perfect way to wind down after the conference’s rich lineup of sessions. ------ The 6th international exchange of Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion presents a concert festival from October 31 through November 9 featuring cabaret headliners from Paris, London, and Brazil...not to mention Las Vegas, New York and Chicago! More than two dozen cabaret performers are coming to Chicago to share master classes, workshops and round table discussions during the day and live performances at night. The concert schedule and ticket links are live at cabaretconnexion.org/rsvp For a full schedule of Cabaret Connexion events, and to register, visit cabaretconnexion.org/

Born in the Swinging Sixties- an age of counterculture, hippies, peace, love, and rock & roll. “Feel the earth move under your feet”, whether you’re a sexagenarian, or just hip to Carole, the Beatles, Brubeck, or Werner (yes, Susan)... Get in the groove with flower child Amy Lechelt, and fab friends-Arlene Armstrong, Cathy Glickman, Patricia Salinski, and Jay Cook. Joined by the outta sight trio, Musical Director Beckie Menzie, Irwin Berkowitz, and Scott Mason. A swell evening to include what some call “the best era of music”! $25 cover + 2 drink minimum Davenport’s Piano Bar and Cabaret 1383 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL 60622 773-278-1830 Www.davenportspianobar.com

The 6th international exchange of Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion presents a concert festival from October 31 through November 9 featuring cabaret headliners from Paris, London, and Brazil...not to mention Las Vegas, New York and Chicago! More than two dozen cabaret performers are coming to Chicago to share master classes, workshops and round table discussions during the day and live performances at night. The public is invited to see what all the fuss is about-- that cabaret is alive, multicultural and thriving in Chicago with live performances from Rogers Park to the South Loop. A Halloween special at the DANK Haus Oh La La! at the Rhapsody Theater, Piaf & Pizazz at the Alliance Française On The Funny Side of the Street - a showcase of Connexion participants From Chicago to Paris with Love - celebrating Old Town‘s twin neighborhood of Montmarte. Toujours l‘Amour! A post-conference bonus concert on November 9 at PianoForte with piano soloist Jean-Claude ORFALI of the Cabaret Lapin Agile. The concert schedule and ticket links are live at cabaretconnexion.org/rsvp For a full schedule of Cabaret Connexion events, and to register, visit cabaretconnexion.org/

Anne and Mark Burnell host an international cast to celebrate Old Town‘s twin neighborhood of Montmatre. You can can-can too. Click Register for tickets.

Toujours l’amour! From Piaf to Sinatra and Michel Legrand to his own original songs, Jean-Claude ORFALI, pianist, performs his jazzy and semi-classical arrangements of standards, French and International music. Join him as he takes you on a musical journey with his various improvisations and variations on the world‘s most beautiful melodies. Above all, his aim is to share with his audience the emotional content of his music, taking particular care to bring out its spiritual beauty and qualities. We are serving this concert as “dessert” to the Cabaret Connexion concert festival, with the inestimable pianist Jean-Claude ORFALI, direct from the Cabaret Lapin Agile of Paris and special guest vocalists Christine Steyer, Claudia Hommel and Angélique Dessaint. Offering inventions and variations on new and favorite French love songs.

Broadway, Pop, Rock and Comedy! Charlene Brooks, Carla Gordon, The Boomer Babes, Pam Peterson and Jan Slavin, joining together in a special musical event! This fundraiser will also have many prizes! Tickets: $45

The Burnells will be joined by the musicians on the album for one night ONLY: Joshua Ramos, bass, Jim Widlowski, drums, Fareed Haque, guitar, and Pat Mallinger, saxophone. The evening will feature stories and songs from the album including the single Song Sung Blue, a jazz waltz cover of the 1972 Neil Diamond hit, The Lusty Month of May, Fiets Don‘t Fail Me Now, I Could Have Danced All Night and more! The album was recorded at Chicago‘s Soundmine Studios. Featuring Anne Burnell, vocals, Mark Burnell, piano and vocals, Joshua Ramos, bass, Jim Widlowski, drums and percussion, Fareed Haque, guitar, and Pat Mallinger, sax, with recording engineer Dennis Tousana, mixing & ATMOS Mastering by Erik J Martin and Mastering by Bob Katz, Digital Domain. Visit BurnellMusic.com for further information. Recordings are available for purchase or streaming on Bandcamp, iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon, Pandora, Deezer, Tidal and YouTube. Tickets $30 + processing fees

This special fundraiser, provided by Acts Of Kindness Cabaret, features the talents of Hilary Ann Feldman, Adam Hibma, and Nikki Krzebiot in "Have We Got a Story for You!" From primitive man telling stories to today’s songs, books, programs, and films, stories have been a part of the human experience. They have taught us lessons, preserved our histories, and enriched our lives. Through stories about others, we learn about ourselves, we share laughter, and we travel together to other places and times. Have We Got a Story for You! tells tales both familiar and strange, through poets and songwriters from Shakespeare to The Beatles, and everything in between. Join us for adventure, intrigue, laughter, and a bit of happily ever after for all! The event will include tours of Glessner House, light hors d‘oeuvres, wine, sparking water and a fantastic raffle. $30 per person / $25 for Glessner House members https://www.glessnerhouse.org/events/acts-of-kindness-cabaret

Piano and vocals at Niche Cafe & Wine Bar -- enjoy my musical mix along with wine, spirits, craft beer and small plates in this lovely listening room from 6-8 pm. Located just outside the Geneva National Resort. See you there!!

Join Muffy Fishbasket, Mrs. Yuka Layme and special guest Dixie Deveraux for MY Cabaret’s WHORNAMENTS. The 100% LIVE singing Dragaret Christmas show you never wanted! Muffy Fishbasket (M) and Mrs. Yuka Layme combine the best elements of drag & live cabaret to bring you a night of music, sass, shade, and booze! SPECIAL GUEST: DIXIE DEVEREAUX This is an evening you won‘t want to forget. So, gather that tipping cash and get those tickets for this interactive DRAGARET experience you’re not likely to find anywhere else! www.facebook.com/myproductions Tickets are $10 advance, and $15 at the door. Patrons should enter the Baton Show Lounge Bar entrance at 4703 N. Broadway and ask to be directed to the cabaret space. Due to limited seating capacity, booths and tables will be shared with up to 4 people. You may be seated with other patrons! A fantastic opportunity to make sexy, new friends!Street parking is available for patrons. Tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/mycabaret/1418824? The Wilson Red Line el stop is a short walk away Location The Baton Show Lounge Cabaret, 60640

After 30 years as a psychotherapist and as many years as a vocalist, Chicago Cabaret artist Carol Moss shares how the music in her mind shapes how she interacts with and helps her clients. This fun, insightful and uplifting show reminds us what‘s possible with a healthy mind and an open heart.

For One Night Only! Saturday November 30th, 20204 @ 8PM Cabaret entertainer Jefferey Cooke returns to the Venus Cabaret Theater for a third consecutive holiday season with “My Christmas Spectacular 2024!” In this updated and evolved version of last year’s highly successful “My Christmas Spectacular 2023!” (Which was born from 2022’s “Holly and Berries and Everything Merry … My Christmas Spectacular!”). Cooke kicks it up a notch again for the holidays but, as his audiences have come to expect, just so much more of it! Synopsis Jefferey Cooke- “My Christmas Spectacular 2024!” Jefferey Cooke and his “My Christmas Spectacular!” return to the Venus Cabaret Theater for a third holiday season! For One Night Only, join us for a blowout holiday celebration that is bound to push the limits of good taste. “My Christmas Spectacular 2024!” promises to revive all the best moments of hilarity and heart from the last 2 years … just so much MORE OF IT!!! More SONGS, More PROPS, More GAMES & PRIZES, More CHEESINESS, More COSTUME CHANGES, and definitely... MORE SEQUINS! Musical Direction by: Mr. Chuck Larkin

For One Night Only! Saturday November 30th, 20204 @ 8PM Cabaret entertainer Jefferey Cooke returns to the Venus Cabaret Theater for a third consecutive holiday season with “My Christmas Spectacular 2024!” In this updated and evolved version of last year’s highly successful “My Christmas Spectacular 2023!” (Which was born from 2022’s “Holly and Berries and Everything Merry … My Christmas Spectacular!”). Cooke kicks it up a notch again for the holidays but, as his audiences have come to expect, just so much more of it! Synopsis Jefferey Cooke- “My Christmas Spectacular 2024!” Jefferey Cooke and his “My Christmas Spectacular!” return to the Venus Cabaret Theater for a third holiday season! For One Night Only, join us for a blowout holiday celebration that is bound to push the limits of good taste. “My Christmas Spectacular 2024!” promises to revive all the best moments of hilarity and heart from the last 2 years … just so much MORE OF IT!!! More SONGS, More PROPS, More GAMES & PRIZES, More CHEESINESS, More COSTUME CHANGES, and definitely... MORE SEQUINS! Musical Direction by: Mr. Chuck Larkin