INTERSTELLAR will celebrate the boundless musical universe in which smartbar exists and showcase the skills and knowledge of the city’s best residents. On December 31st, 2016 we will draw inspiration from the vast abyss of deep space, pulling cosmic sounds from unexplored regions of the universe. An installation by visual artist Nate Love will set the tone for sonic explorers as we embark on our...
Find out more »This is a 21+ ONLY event. Attendees will receive complimentary bottomless champagne and lite bites. "Is there a cut off for the champagne", you ask? Nah. We're popping bottles all night! Don't drink? The event will include a show line up of live performers and a DJ to get your life to. Why bring any bad juju into the new year? Let's make well-wishes, set...
Find out more »Mocrep is a Chicago-based ensemble dedicated to the performance of radical, 21st century music that engages with contemporary culture - aesthetically, socially, and politically. We specialize in works that not only synthesize music, theater, and performance art, but also productively embrace the differences between these mediums. In this way, we hope to expose and explore new possibilities in performance today. Comprised of eleven performers, the group’s...
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