Reading, Writing, Revolution: Our Role in Education Reform
Top
A Panel with Bill Ayers, Erica Meiners, Therese Quinn and David Stovall
Moderated by Kevin Kumashiro at Goodman Theatre
Tuesday, May 12 | 6 - 8pm
America's education system is in crisis and nowhere is that more evident than here in Chicago, where less than 60% of public school students graduate each year. Thousands of children are being left behind without the skills to compete in our increasingly information-driven global society. This event is a call to action for education reform, and will educate the community on what they can do to impact the lives of the next generation.
Learn more.
Call 312.443.3800 to reserve tickets to this FREE program.
Community Partners:
Chicago Freedom School, a nonprofit organization committed to supporting liberatory education and youth-led social change.
Public Square, a program of the Illinois Humanities Council.
WXRT Night at the Theater
Top
Thursday, May 14 | 5:30pm reception; 7:30pm performance
WXRT and Goodman Theatre are teaming up for a rockin’ night of theater featuring the Broadway hit Rock 'n' Roll by Tony Award winner Tom Stoppard!
Before the play, get insider access at an exclusive reception where you’ll meet acclaimed director Charles Newell and XRT’s own Lin Brehmer and hear live rock and roll from Chicago’s Fair Herald. Partake in drinks and hors d’oeuvres—and enter to win special prizes for WXRT listeners only!
5:30 - 7pm Reception featuring WXRT’s Lin Brehmer, Director Charles Newell and
live music from Fair Herald
7:30 Rock 'n' Roll performance
Tickets for the reception and the play are only $50!
Call 312.443.3800 and mention XRT Night to access these special tickets.
Music, Politics and Revolution: WBEZ's "Sound Opinions"
Live at the Goodman
Top
Monday, May 18 | 6pm
Join two of the most respected music critics and best-recognized pop music writers in the country—Jim DeRogatis of the Chicago Sun-Times and Greg Kot of the Chicago Tribune—as they explore the revolutionary power of rock and roll during their WBEZ show, "Sound Opinions," at the Goodman. The Chicago-based "Sound Opinions," the world's only rock and roll talk show, fires up smart and spirited discussions about a wide range of popular music, from cutting-edge underground rock and hip-hop, to classic rock, R&B, electronica, worldbeat, or just about any other genre, every week.
Call 312.443.3800 to reserve tickets to this FREE program.
A Culinary Tour for Rock 'n' Roll
Top
Inspired by the music of
Rock 'n' Roll, four of the Goodman's Preferred Partner Restaurants present a "Culinary Tour," featuring specialty drinks, appetizers and main course items that embody the spirit of the play. Participants include: South Water Kitchen, Catch Thirty Five, Crimson Lounge and Trattoria No. 10. Specialty items are featured below. Specialty items are only available through the run of the play, May 2 through June 7, 2009.
South Water Kitchen | 225 N. Wabash
The restaurant sponsor of
Rock 'n' Roll, South Water Kitchen has created a special drink menu featuring three rockin' cocktails:
"Wouldn't It Be Nice"—Stoli Blueberry Vodka, Limoncello and Blueberry Purée, served straight-up ($10)
"Give Peace a Chance"—Citrus Green Tea, Hendrick's Gin and Limoncello, served straight-up ($11)
"It's Only Rock 'n' Roll (But I Like It)"—Grey Goose Orange, Plymouth Gin, Peach Liqueur and citrus juices blended and topped with fresh peaches ($11).
Catch Thirty Five | 35 W. Wacker
Rock Shrimp Egg Roll Appetizer—Fresh rock shrimp with plum dipping sauce ($8.95)
Pink Floyd Punch—Watermelon Vodka, Bacardi Limon, Sour Mix and a splash of Grenadine ($9.95)
Crimson Lounge in Hotel Sax | 333 N. Dearborn
"Golden Hair"—A cocktail of fine Champagne, St. Germain and a Lemon Twist, the "Golden Hair" has a smooth tone, like the dulcet tones of the Syd Barrett song of the same name. ($14)
Trattoria No. 10 | 10 N. Dearborn
"Give Peas a Chance"—Fettuccini with Smoked Duck Breast, English Peas and Fresh Mozzarella. ($18)