June Sawyers

Capercaillie Sidewaulk (Green Linnet) (STAR)(STAR)(STAR)(STAR) Capercaillie is one of the best of the new generation of traditional Scottish bands. Their sound is otherworldly and richly evocative of their native land,...

A sampling of Irish pubs that do their best-either through music, decor or atmosphere-to remain Irish all year round: The Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace St.; 478-4408. Traditional Irish music...

Here is a sample of some of the more interesting singles clubs, organizations and groups in the Chicago area with mailing addresses and/or phone numbers, target audience and membership fees...

Here is a list of Chicago-area performing dance companies, dance centers and dance organizations. Addresses and phone numbers are followed by each group`s artistic director (unless otherwise indicated), type of...

A tragic event inspired Hammond, Ind., concert promoter Lewis Carver to sponsor a benefit concert. Capitol recording act Helix and local rockers Bojicada and Kevin Friend & 20/20 will shake...

Movement, word and image come together during a two-week Columbia College interarts extravaganza. ''After the Fall Festival''-sponsored by the departments of dance, English and interdisciplinary arts education-features lectures, workshops, readings,...

Now that Thanksgiving is over, it`s time to think about Christmas. The Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce invites one and all to celebrate the Yuletide season by attending the 23d annual...

Indian dancing is ceremonial by nature. Traditionally, it has played an important role in the religious, agricultural, military and social life of a village. On Saturday and Sunday at the...

From 1933 to 1943, the federal government funded the work of countless unemployed artists and displayed their paintings and murals on the walls of public buildings across the country. Sixty-one...

Dwight Okita is a Chicago poet-sort of a soft-spoken rebel with a cause. His dream is to reach as wide an audience as possible by whisking poetry off the printed...