Martin Koenig: Voices and Images from Bulgaria, 1966–1979

Listed on the Chicago Cultural Center website:

Martin Koenig: Voices and Images from Bulgaria, 1966-1979

through September 28, 2008
Chicago Cultural Center, Michigan Avenue Galleries
78 E. Washington St., Chicago
Free

There's also a talk about the exhibition on Aug. 7, at 12:15pm.

And this related event is mentioned, though I couldn't find a link with the details:

Saturday, September 20, 1pm: Film Screening and Lecture with the artist as part of the World Music Festival in Claudia Cassidy Theater.

Over 40 years ago, famed dance ethnographer and cultural specialist Martin Koenig embarked on a trip to Bulgaria armed with a letter of introduction from Margaret Mead. In this initial trip and on several subsequent visits, he worked in villages throughout the country filming, recording and photographing the lively yet endangered aspects of the traditional culture he observed. These historic, black and white photographs portray villagers, especially musicians and dancers, and document a traditional way of life that has since been transformed by modernization and globalization.


Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs: 312-744-6630

Chicago Taste of Polonia Aug 29-Sep1

Taste of Polonia

August 29-September 1, 2008

5216 W. Lawrence Ave.

8/29: 5pm-11pm, 8/30 & 31: 12pm-11pm, 9/1: 12pm-10pm

Copernicus Foundation
773-777-8898

www.copernicusfdn.org

Chicago Serbfest Aug 1-3 Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthdox Cathedral

Serbfest

August 1-3, 2008

5701 N. Redwood Dr.
8/1: 5pm-10pm, 8/2: 12pm-10pm, 8/3: 12pm-10pm
Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Cathedral
773-693-3366

www.serbiancathedral.org

Pierogi Fest 2008 - Whiting IN July 25-27

Also spotted in the Trib:

Pierogi Fest 2008:
Celebrate Eastern European heritage with pierogies and other foods, a parade, dancers, polka bands, film screenings, a beer garden, contests, an art show and kids' activies.
Fri+Sat July 25-26 11am-10pm, Sunday 11am-5pm. Free. Downtown Whiting, 1900-1919 Indianapolis Blvd, Whiting, IND 2199-659-0292

Czechoslovak Festival - Brookfield IL July 27

Spotted this item in the Tribune event listings:

Czechoslovak Festival, Czechoslovak American Congress, 11am to 5pm Sunday July 27,
Kiwanis Park, 8820 Brookfield Ave., Brookfield.  Traditional foods, booths, music, dancing. 
Features the United Moravian Societies' Besidka Dance Group and the
Bohemian American Concertina Association

Chicago - Pullman Hobo Fest Barndance - Sept 7th

Received from the Pullman Hobofest:

Pullman Historic District

Chicago - South Side

September 6-7, 2008

http://hobofest.southchicago.info

Dear Dance Friends,

Please let us know if you would be able to promote the barn dance that we are hosting in the historic Pullman neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago on September 7th from 3-6pm.

This dance will be part of the Pullman Hobo Fest, featuring a Hobo concert, poetry, folklore, exhibits, tours, camping and "Chicago's Largest Mulligan Stew Ever!"

Music will be provided for the dance by Acie Cargill & the Sunshine Band. See their video preview at http://hobofest.southchicago.info/sunshineband.html.

We hope your members and dance friends from all over will join us for this event.

For directions, event schedules, and more information, please see http://hobofest.southchicago.info.

Thank you! Tom Shepherd (773-370-3305)

Chicago Ghanafest July 26 Washington Park

Ghanafest 2008

July 26, 2008

5600 S. Payne Drive (Washington Park)

11am-10pm

Ghana National Council of Metropolitan Chicago
773-636-7013

www.ghananationalcouncil.org

Chicago Peruvian Festival July 23-25 Daley Plaza

Peruvian Festival

July 23-25, 2008
Daley Plaza (50 West Washington Street)
10am-5pm

Free Admission

EMNFD: 7/21 Balkan Cabaret - Live music and dancing

Received from Harry:

Evanston Monday Night Folk Dancers announce

Monday, July 21

Bring your friends - Live music and dancing

Balkan Cabaret with John Morovich

Lake Street Church of Evanston – Lake St and Chicago Ave
enter from courtyard – 7:30-10:30pm

always $5

Bring a snack to share if you care to

Also catch Balkan Cabaret:

Tonight July 17, 8 p.m. at Restaurant Bulgaria, 4724 W Lawrence, $10

July 18, 10 p.m. at Ethnic Dance Chicago, 4146 N Elston, $12
(after-party following Grant Park Summerdance)

July 19, 10 p.m. at Katerina’s Bistro, 1920 W Irving Park, $10

July 20, 4 p.m. at Towner Green, Long Grove, free

Evanston Monday Night Folk Dancers is not affiliated with Lake Street Church of Evanston

News from ethnicdance.net

Received from Paul:

Dear Folks:

This message contains information

Message Contents
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#1: Jul US Tour – Boban & Marko Marković Orchestra
#2: Jul Midwest Tour – Balkan Cabaret Orchestra
#3: Jun-Aug Chicago SummerDance – Outdoor downtown dancing
#4: Sep 19-25 - Chicago World Music Festival – SAVE THE DATES
#5: Jul 11 – Martin Koenig photographic exhibit opens in Chicago
#6: Jul 15 – Balkan Cabaret @ Hart Park Dance in Milwaukee
#7: Jul 16 – Balkan Cabaret @ Old Town Restaurant in Milwaukee
#8: Jul 17 - Balkan Cabaret @ Restaurant Bulgaria in Chicago
#9: Jul 18 – Chicago SummerDance w/ Boban & Marko Marković Orchestra
#10: Jul 18 – EDC After-Party @ Latvian Center w/ Balkan Cabaret
#11: Jul 19 - Balkan Cabaret @ Katerina’s Bistro in Chicago
#12: Jul 19 – Boban-Marko Marković Orch-Chicago Pitchfork Music Fest
#13: Jul 19 Boban-Marko Marković Orch-Evanston Ethnic Arts Fest
#14: Jul 20 – Balkan Cabaret @ Long Grove Arts & Music Council
#15: Jul 21 – Balkan Cabaret @ Evanston Monday Night Folk Dance Group
#16: Sep 19 – EDC Chicagoland Fall Ball-Chicago World Music Festival
#17: Mailing List Policies for ethnicdance.net/dcff.net

More detailed info: www.ethnicdance.net/calendar

Boban Markovic, Jim Stoyanoff & Lamajamal, Balkan Cabaret, also Martin Koenig photo exhibition

Received from John K.:

Dear Friends,


If you are a Balkan music fan, then it is great to be alive and in Chicago!! For the next week, we are the Balkan music, dance, and cultural capital of North America due to:


Photo Exhibition - Martin Koenig's selected archival photos taken in Bulgaria & the Balkans Continuing through 9/29/2008, Cultural Center's, 78 E Washington, Chicago. You can still help support this exhibition with a tax-deductible donation - make checks to "4Culture" & send to: B
Balkanske Igre, PO Box 1157, Chicago, IL 60690


Boban and Marko Marković Orchestra & Romski truba fans!!
This is the Serbian Rom brass band from Vladicin Han near Vranje that is the four-time grand champion of the Dragacevski Sabor in Guca and arguably
the greatest brass band in the world! Their music was featured in Kusturica's film Underground and Black Cat, White Cat, etc.

7/17, 6pm, Millennium Park-Pritzker Pavilion, Music without Borders Preview - FREE. NOTE: Boban's band is scheduled to play 7:05-7:35pm, so we recommend the following for Thursday evening, 7/17:

6:00pm, Millennium Park-Pritzker Pavilion, stay through Boban
Markovic's set
===>> we are encouraged to dance, but we need to stay out of the aisles
7:35pm, SummerDance, 600 S Michigan to hear Jim Stoyanoff and
Lamajamal
9:30pm, Restaurant Bulgaria, 4724 W Lawrence, Chicago to hear
Balkan Cabaret

7/18, 6-9:30pm, SummerDance, 600 S Michigan Ave, Chgo. FREE + dance lesson
7/19, 12:30pm, Pitchfork Festival, 1501 W Randolph, Chicago
7/19, 5:30pm, Dawes Park, Church & Sheridan, Evanston Ethnic Arts Festival
7/21, evening, Martyrs, 3855 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago (age 21 and over only)


SummerDance, mid-June to end of August, Spirit of Music Gardens, 600 S Michigan, Chicago, IL, July 17-Thursday, 6-9:30pm, music by Jim Stoyanoff and Lamajamal FREE, also dance lesson


Balkan Cabaret, 7/17-Restaurant Bulgaria, 4724 W Lawrence, Chicago
7/18-Latvian Center of Chicago
7/19-Katerinas on Irving Park Rd, Chicago
7/21-Evanston IFD Group, Lake St Church, Lake & Church


Future Events:


World Music Festival, 2nd half of September 2008, Chicago. Orch. "Kabile", other details TBA

Orchestra KAL, October 17, 2008, Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N Lincoln, Chicago

44th Anniversary Spring Festival, March 20-22, 2009, International House, 1414 E 59th St, Chicago featuring Balkan/E European dance and music cosponsored by CEERES & International House at the University of Chicago. Dance, singing, & instrumental music workshops, concert, dance parties, and culture sessions with master guest teachers and artists. Info: balkanske_igre@yahoo.com, 773-324-1247


Please forward to whoever may be interested - thanks!

Evanston Ethnic Arts Festival July 19-20 2008

Evanston Ethnic Arts Festival
July 19 & 20, 2008
Noon to 7pm
Dawes Park, Sheridan Rd at Church
Free admission

Chicago Folk & Roots Festival July 12-13 Old Town School

Chicago Folk & Roots Festival

July 12 & 13, 2008

4400 N. Lincoln Ave. (Welles Park)

12pm-10pm

Old Town School of Folk Music
773-728-6000

www.oldtownschool.org

Boban Markovic Orchestra - Chicago Area July 17-21

The Boban Markovic Orchestra will be performing in the Chicago area as part of their North American tour in July, as follows:
17th - Chicago, Pritzker Pavilion/Millennium Park, 7:15pm
18th - Chicago, Grant Park Spirit of Music Garden, SummerDance, 7:30 - 9:30pm
19th - Chicago, Pitchfork Festival, 12:30pm
19th - Evanston, World Music Festival, 5:30pm
You can hear some of their music on their Myspace page.

Bel-Aire Polka Days, July 11-12, Joliet, IL

Bel-Aire Polka Days
July 11-12, 2008
St. Joe's Park
1312 W. Theodore St.
Joliet, IL

Irish Fest July 11-13 Irish American Heritage Center, Chicago

Irish Fest - July 11, 12 13
at the Irish-American Heritage Center
4626 N. Knox Ave. on Chicago’s Northwest Side

Friday July 4: no Argonne dancing in Downers Grove

We just realized the the 4th of July is a Friday. Based on a quick show of hands at dancing tonight, it seemed like folks were more likely to go see fireworks than go dancing that night, so we're cancelling dancing in Downers Grove on Friday, July 4.