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SUMMARY:America: Songs and Stories of Protest and Freedom
DESCRIPTION:2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the United States’ Declaration of Independence. America: Songs and Stories of Protest and Freedom is a multi-genre concert of spoken word and music. It’s written and narrated by award-winning journalist\, Cheryl Corley\, and features a stellar band lead by singer/songwriter Lucy Smith. This performance encompasses the rage\, hope\, resilience and history that shaped the country over its many years; from Thomas Paine’s 18th century “Liberty Tree” to Beyonce’s 21st century “Freedom.” \nA FREE AND ALL AGES EVENT \nCheryl Corley\, narrator\nLucy Smith Quintet\nLucy\, vocals\nJon Deitemyer\, drums\nCarmani Edwards\, bass\nWilliam Kurk\, keys\nGreg Ward\, alto sax \nA Night Out in the Parks (NOITP) program \nBring your chairs and snacks for a great Night Out in the Park! \nhttps://lucysmithjazz.com/
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/america-songs-and-stories-of-protest-and-freedom/
LOCATION:Washington Park  (in front of DuSable History Museum)\, 740 56th Place\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke
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SUMMARY:America: Songs and Stories of Protest and Freedom
DESCRIPTION:2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the United States’ Declaration of Independence. America: Songs and Stories of Protest and Freedom is a multi-genre concert of spoken word and music. It’s written and narrated by award-winning journalist\, Cheryl Corley\, and features a stellar band lead by singer/songwriter Lucy Smith. This performance encompasses the rage\, hope\, resilience and history that shaped the country over its many years; from Thomas Paine’s 18th century “Liberty Tree” to Beyonce’s 21st century “Freedom.” \nA FREE AND ALL AGES EVENT \nCheryl Corley\, narrator\nLucy Smith Quintet\nLucy\, vocals\nJon Deitemyer\, drums\nCarmani Edwards\, bass\nWilliam Kurk\, keys\nGreg Ward\, alto sax \nA Night Out in the Parks (NOITP) program \nBring your chairs and snacks for a great Night Out in the Park! \nhttps://lucysmithjazz.com/
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/america-songs-and-stories-of-protest-and-freedom-4/
LOCATION:Washington Park  (in front of DuSable History Museum)\, 740 56th Place\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke
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SUMMARY:Chicago Gay Men's Chorus: Rhythm and Blues
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the musical stylings of everything from old school to current R&B! CGMC explores this uniquely American genre with noticeable hits and original songs.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-gay-mens-chorus-rhythm-and-blues/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke
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SUMMARY:Chicago Gay Men's Chorus: Rhythm and Blues
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the musical stylings of everything from old school to current R&B! CGMC explores this uniquely American genre with noticeable hits and original songs.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-gay-mens-chorus-rhythm-and-blues-2/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke
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SUMMARY:Chicago Gay Men's Chorus: Rhythm and Blues
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the musical stylings of everything from old school to current R&B! CGMC explores this uniquely American genre with noticeable hits and original songs.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/chicago-gay-mens-chorus-rhythm-and-blues-3/
LOCATION:Center on Halsted\, 3656 N. Halsted St.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:concert-music-karaoke
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SUMMARY:ORD Lip Sync 2026
DESCRIPTION:Pay tribute to your fav icon by dressing like them and come out to support Wings Foundation! Join us at Joe’s on Weed St. for ORD Lip 2026 \nORD Lip Sync 2026 is back for our 5th annual year to benefit Wings Foundation. We are VERY excited to be at our new venue\, Joe’s on Weed St\, located downtown Chicago in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. \nStarring ORD’s very own Barbie Doll and Eve Madison as the evening’s Master of Ceremonies. We will be raising money for the Wings Foundation by performing some of the hottest songs from our personal favorite icons all night. \nWe have some of the best queens and kings lined up for this event. Come support ORD FAs Bryan Crowe\, Tess DeStefano\, Katrina Fraley\, Juan Geara\, Adam Hintz\, Drew Lemish\, Len Matchiau\, Lexi Noparstak\, Monica Skylling\, Sanford Smith\, Anthony Valdez and special guests from DFW and CLT: Alex Bermea\, Keian Delgado\, Britt Roach and Michael Tierney Moran. (Cast members are subject to change.) \nYou don’t want to miss out on the 50/50 Raffle\, Chance and Live Auctions. Bring lots of dollars to tip these kings and queens. They will be donating 100% of their tips made to Wings Foundation. Be sure to dress like your favorite icon\, as there will be a costume contest with prizes!
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/ord-lip-sync-2026/
LOCATION:Joe’s On Weed Street\, 940 W. Weed St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60642\, United States
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