This is HILARIOUS!   Technorati Tags: hilarity,funny,when your parents accuse you of lying to them,parents joke,witticism,The Point and Shootist,point and shootist,joke,The Point-n-Shootist,point-n-shootist,point-n-shoot,photos,photography,thought,observation

Judy Roberts Greg Fishman Jeannie Lambert Russ Phillips Petra van Nuis Andy Brown   Pianist, saxophonist, vocalist, trombonist, vocalist and guitarist, these jazzy couples will be swinging together, on … Monday, August 8, 2011 8:00 – 11:30 pm This live music event will be performed on stage, to the delight of the diners, at: Katerina’s [...]

Jane Austen’s PERSUASION: A New Musical Adaptation Saturday, September 10, 2011 Saturday, September 17, 2011 7:30 pm Sunday, September 11, 2011 Sunday, September 18, 2011 3:00 pm at the Athenaeum Theatre 2936 N. Southport Chicago, IL (773) 935 – 6860  World Premiere Event! Based on the novel Persuasion by Jane Austen, this originally written and [...]

These photos taken by/property of The Point-n-Shootist 2011. The slideshow will run by itself, or, you can click on each photo to see the next one. F11 on your keyboard makes it easier to view the slideshow, hit F11 or escape to go back to your regular screen. Also, control + and control – will [...]

The Romathryn Project – Japan Artists; Kathryn Hilger and Romano Maschietto Kathryn Hilger (left) and Romano Maschietto, two artists based in Chicago, worked together on this project as a first time collaboration. They are speaking to the audience at the 2011 Jazz For Japan benefit, about the inspiration for both artists. It was this: to [...]

Founded by James W. Wagner, the Hyde Park Jazz Society presents SUNDAY JAZZ at L26 in The South Loop Hotel 11 W. 26th Street (just off State, near IIT)   Sunday, May 22, 2011 7:30 – 11:30 pm Art Hoyle, trumpet with Pat Mallinger (sax) Brad Williams (piano) Danny Shapera (bass) Robert Shy (drums)   [...]

Chicago Studio Club supports and promotes LIVE MUSIC in Chicago!   Check out Chicago Studio Club live music photos, events and venues   on their websites, including their LIVE MUSIC event calendar!   You can also see their photos at Chicago Studio Club on Flickr .     This Chicago Studio Club collage was made [...]

  Click here for more about Erin McDougald.    Thanks to vocalist Erin McDougald for use of her photo. Poster by Chicago Studio Club 2011.   Technorati Tags: Erin McDougald Quartet,vocalist,Flapper Girl,photo of Erin McDougald,Chicago Studio Club,live music,Chicago,Andy’s,Illinois,music,Erin McDougald,singer,Thursday April 21 2011,jazz,Steve Gibons,Rob Block,Patrick Mulcahey,jazz quartet,Andys Jazz Club

Chicago Studio Club photo of Tracey, Fred and Farrad at the the FUNdraiser for Chicago Studio Club!   Friday, March 18, 2011 5:00 pm – 1:30 am Sofitel Chicago Water Tower 20 E. Chestnut Chicago, IL John Moultrie presents: De’Sean Jones and Resonance! “After Work & “LIVE Jazz” at the Sofitel! NO ADMISSION. Get there [...]

Mary Hunter’s professional experience spans business, law, government and academia. As an entrepreneur, she founded three companies, including a well-loved neighborhood restaurant.  After serving as a litigation paralegal for several law firms in the Chicago area, Mary founded Artemis Enterprises in 2007 to strengthen communities by working with families facing foreclosure or eviction because of [...]

    VALENTINE’S DAY! Monday, February 14, 2011      The Elaine Dame Duo: vocalist Elaine Dame with pianist, Dennis Luxion      6:00 – 9:00 pm      ERWIN CAFÉ PRESENTS THE ELAINE DAME DUO,  A SPECIAL VALENTINE’S DAY PERFORMANCE Chicago jazz singer Elaine Dame has been named a "gem" in the city’s vocal jazz scene by [...]

FUNdraiser for Chicago Studio Club Sunday, February 20, 2011 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Underground Wonder Bar (a few stairs down in The Joynt) 650 N. Dearborn St. (entrance ON Dearborn) Chicago, IL $10 minimum at door (cash only) Some good friends of Chicago Studio Club’s Fred and Tracey are putting together quite a live [...]

Southport Records recommends "If  I’m Not Home" The feature documentary about Chicago jazz musician, Ron Cooper "If I’m Not Home" (trailer) CHECK THIS OUT! Feature-Length Documentary "If  I’m Not Home" to Premiere at Gene Siskel Film Center on Saturday, February 26, 2011 Filmmaker Dustin Grove is pleased to announce that his feature-length documentary, "If I’m [...]

This Pro Jazz Jam which welcomes not ONLY jazz musicians, but other genres too! If you are a pro musician, come out and join in!   Here’s what we hear…   Tom Muellner, piano, Jim Cox, bass, and Phil Gratteau host a  "Pro Jazz Jam" at the Serbian Village Bar and Grill,  3144 W. Irving [...]

  More about vocalist Arlene Bardelle: http://www.chicagojazz.com/ArleneBardelle http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/musician.php?id=25978 http://www.linkedin.com/pub/arlene-bardelle/24/510/145 http://do312.com/event/2011/01/28/arlene-bardelle-w-pianist-tom-hope     More about Katerina’s: http://www.katerinas.com/     Poster by:  Chicago Studio Club      Technorati Tags: Arlene Bardelle,vocalist,Chicago Studio Club,live music,Tom Hope,Katerina’s,singer,Illinois,music,Chicago,jazz,photo of Arlene Bardelle

  Life in the big city . . .  the bad . . . the GOOD! Happy 2010 Hollydaze from " The ‘ Point and ‘ Shootist " ! Technorati Tags: Happy 2010 Hollydaze,Happy Holidays,Merry Christmas,Happy New Year,Best Wishes,photos,photography,Illinois,The Point and Shootist,photos by The Point and Shootist,Chicago,Midwest photos,image of The Point and Shootist,pictures,images,Chicago photos,Illinois images,thepointandshootist,the [...]

Friday, October 22, 2010 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm   4 incredible unique and original Soul acts join forces on stage at Green Dolphin Street. Angele Anise backed by Verzatile, B-Rockstar with Soul Dynasty, Lester Jay featuring Tone Styles, and Nicole Garza & the OH GEEZ . . . will light up the stage with [...]

Saturday, December 4, 2010 7:00 pm Volunteers are also needed to wrap the gifts & load the Army Humvees for distribution!  Let’s pitch in folks! Bottoms Up 1696 Thornton-Lansing Road Lansing, IL       (708) 418 – 3877 Bottoms Up Sports Bar & Grill, 1696 Thornton-Lansing Road, Lansing, IL         Technorati Tags: Toys for [...]

http://www.hydeparkjazzsociety.com/ is the new .com address on the internet for our wonderful friends at the Hyde Park Jazz Society, please check the new link out right now! Our Mission Founded by James W. Wagner, the Hyde Park Jazz Society is committed to the encouragement, promotion, and expansion of jazz performance in the greater Hyde Park [...]

Monday, October 11, 2010 7:00 pm -  11:00 pm Tuesday, October 12, 2010 7:00 pm -  11:00 pm Heartland Cafe 7000 N. Glenwood Ave. Chicago, IL $10 donation at door. Local artists unite for two nights of music, comedy & theatrics in support of the locally loved, nationally famous and financially strapped Heartland Cafe.   [...]

The RWB will be hosting a blues jam OUTDOORS! Saturday, Sept 18, 2010 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Harvest Jam Welles Park Sunnyside & Oakley Streets   Bring your axe, sticks, or just yourselves for a fun time at the last summer fest of the the year!   There will be a key board available [...]