Great theater in the heart of downtown Wilmette. They have a wide variety of movies in the main…read moretheater and a range of live music, comedy and other events in the secondary theater. All your standard movie treats are available along with alcoholic drinks. The staff of super friendly and the seats in the main theater have been renovated recently and they are extremely comfortable. Next time you're in Wilmette, make a day out of it with dinner and a show!

Such a great little theater! Great staff and great concessions. What a nice place to bring kids…read moreon a Sunday afternoon.

I had the great pleasure of joining Larry Axelrod for Opera Adventures in both Santa Fe, New Mexico…read moreand Munchen, Germany. I'll be honest - he had his work cut out for him with me; although I am a product of true opera nuts (My parents, who had been cult followers of Larry's from back in the Ghost Ranch days, followed him to his solo venture, and now my 91 year old Dad - in his solo venture - continues to join Larry's great group of enthusiasts when and where he is able), I was concerned I was adopted because I would not at all describe myself as an opera fan! However, such are Mr. Axelrod's personal charms and skills that he is able to entertain and make cohesive a very diverse group of people. He keeps his groups small enough that one doesn't feel overwhelmed but large enough to feel freedom. He is able to relate in his trademark intelligent, low key, and genuine way to each person as an individual. Example: In Santa Fe, i elected not to attend his very informative opera seminars (which my sister and father LOVE) and Larry knew I liked to hike, so he loaned my partner and I a book on local hikes. Who does that. That is exactly the kind of unassuming and thoughtful person he is. He is also an incredibly talented musician and composer and can interact with the most avid opera aficionado as well as a "lay person" like me (though I am an instrumentalist and also know something about music but...not in his league). Larry's presence is soothing - never overbearing or ostentatious, and it's such a pleasure to be around him that frankly I've left both trips feeling as if I spent it with a friend. The varied group he attracts is another part of his "opera adventures" charm - attendees I've had the pleasure to spend time with are all unique, substantive, and have great senses of humor, and many come back for repeat and new trips. Some of these are long time followers like my parents and celebrate a kind of reunion when they meet, and they also welcome newcomers like me with ease. I am so thankful for the experiences I've had on Larry's opera adventures, and even though (cover your ears Larry) I did a giant eye roll in my brain when my dad initially invited me on my first trip to Santa Fe, it changed my life and I am so glad Larry was our leader. Larry is a star in a world full of wannabes. I'm so glad I've shared music and broken bread with such a good soul.

Some opera tours make the most expensive arrangements and charge accordingly. By contrast, Opera…read moreAdventures costs less but delivers solid value - you get the operas and Larry's informed commentary. Larry also pulls in someone of added knowledge, once even the composer of a scheduled opera, and as a bonus attracts a likable group of opera fans. My wife and I are repeat customers.

They are professional, personable, and give you the best product they can with what you provide. I…read morecould not have had a better first recording experience.

I am a repeat customer. Always a pleasure to record here. Have done demo recordings elsewhere and…read morewill not go anywhere else now. Highly professional and terrific product. Great, well-maintained piano; terrific sound engineer; office prompt with returning calls. When I need a new demo CD for opera/oratorio, I'll definitely be back.

Some friends took me to the Saturday afternoon adult class with Melanie. We had a blast! I hadn't…read moretaken a ballet class in over a year so I was definitely rusty but I felt very comfortable just doing my best and enjoying the class. Melanie and the other dancers were very non-judgemental. I loved her floor combos. Will definitely come back to this class again when I can!

If you want a place where your girls are huffing, puffing, and gasping for breath like the big, bad…read morewolf because they are still forced to wear m-a-s-k-s, if you are more concerned with maintaining p-a-n-d-e-m-i-c standards in normal times,  and if you don't mind your children NOT doing serious ballet for who can really do ballet when they are so focused on huffing and puffing in m-a-s-k-s, then CBA is the dance  place for your children.   Also, if you want a school that is ignoring s-c-i-e-n-t-i-f-i-c data on c-o-v-i-d virus levels and making personal interpretations of the data, CBA is it. Needless to say, I was disappointed by what I saw during their observation week when I went there to find a place for my child next year. But don't worry, I heard that there are other classical ballet studios, one in Highland Park and another one in Schaumburg.

You can see from anywhere. The seats were comfortable! The acoustics were great! We were here for a…read moreconcert. There is campus parking for the events. If there is another event that I like in the future I will attend

Cahn is located on Northwestern University's campus, but it is available for use by outside…read moreorganizations as well. I have visited here for a performance by Music Theatre Works (at the time known as Light Opera Works), and was pleasantly surprised by my visit. Parking can be a big pain in the ass in a city like Chicago, where I've most often been a patron of various theatrical events, so let's get this out of the way early: Parking is a dream at Cahn! On the weekends, I think it is, it's free and abundant. When I was here the lot directly across the street was already filled, but then again I'm not what one would call overly early (though I'm never late for a performance!), so perhaps it would have been an option if I'd been on the earlier side. Luckily there was parking within a block or two that was easy. The theater is surprisingly large; it's about 1,000 seats and is a proscenium stage. Seats are good throughout the theatre. I think Music Theatre Works now plays out of the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, but if I have the opportunity to attend an event at Cahn Auditorium again I won't hesitate because I know that the space will allow for a great experience.

Thank the Sultans of Groupon, and the Board of the Chicago Phiharmonic Orchestra, who allowed me to…read morepurchase a ticket for Sunday's concert at Pick-Staiger Hall. Called "Going for Baroque", it featured (no surprise here, from the title) mostly music of the Baroque period. The concert consisted of Baroque masters J.S. Bach, Antonio Vivaldi, George Frideric Handl, and the almost-classical but mostly baroque Carl Phillip Emanuel Bach. The orchestra, according to the website, draws many of its members from the Lyric Opera Orchestra, as well as other career musicians from the Chicago area. If you are a true Baroque purist, you should be aware that this concert was performed on modern instruments. Some people apparently think that period pieces should be performed on period instruments, so that the modern audience can get closer to hearing what Antonio Vivaldi heard. For example, an absolutely wonderful piccolo player named Alyce Johnson performed pieces that were originally written for the sopranino recorder. It ain't what Vivaldi heard, not exactly, but who cares? I like hearing original instruments, but this was really good, too. I enjoyed this group, and the musical selections, very much. While some compositions from this group of Baroque composers are familiar, the Chicago Philharmonic dug a little deeper into the repertoire for Sunday's concert. The guest conductor and harpsichorist was David Schrader. Along with his musical duties, he also offered a brief history and background of the selected compositions, and I liked that, too. While I really enjoy Baroque and classical music, I am most definitely not a scholar. Getting a little more information broadened my knowledge and enriched the musical experience. And for you Groupon-aholics, I had absolutely no problem redeeming my Groupon. It was a delightful evening. I highly recommend the Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra. Even if you have to pay full price.

Breathtaking and Spectacular performance. The audience was enthralled with the orchestra for their…read moreinnovation!

Nicole and Russell are warm and so talented. I've been taking singing lessons for three years and…read morenow my three boys are taking lessons with Nicole, learning about their voices! It's such a pleasure to sing and learn about our instruments! Very grateful for all we have learned and will continue to learn. Thank you Heart of Singing!

Took 4 singing lessons with them through a Groupon deal as a complete beginner -- had a blast. (My…read moregroupon process went perfectly fine, not sure why so many people seem to be having trouble with it) Russell, my teacher, put forth an effort to make me feel comfortable singing as a newbie and is overall a really warm guy. I got really informative lessons, and I personally wanted to go every time after the first lesson. He's seriously passionate about giving people the opportunity to express themselves through music, and that just seeps through his lessons. I had a really solid time and will come back when I get the chance.