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Art and jazz celebrating the Fulbright Chicago creativity

Artwork by Alan Teller, Kyriakos Paraskevopoulos, Maureen Warren, Peter Makela, Paul Witt, Eleftheria Lialios,and Elio Leturia.

WE ARE THRILLED to extend a warm invitation to you, your family, and friends to our first Fulbright Art Showcase in Chicago on a Sunday afternoon with the Roy McGrath Quartet.

Renowned jazz musician, recording artist and educator Roy McGrath will perform original Latin inspired compositions, as well as classic jazz selections. Along with lovely sounds of jazz, we will have the opportunity to view some of the best creative work on display by Chicago area Fulbright Art Scholars.

WHEN Sunday, June 2, 2024
TIME 2:00-4:00 p.m.
WHERE Alliance Française
54 W. West Chicago Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60654
COST $20
Alumni & guests
$10
Students & scholars
FREE
Chicago Consular Corps members
RSVPs 
by using this FORM.

The exhibit showcases artwork by Alan Teller (2014,) Kyriakos Paraskevopoulos (2024,) Maureen Warren (2019,) Peter Makela (2024,) Paul Witt (1960,) Eleftheria Lialios (2024) and Elio Leturia (2022.)

This event is a celebration of the rich artistic talent within our Fulbright community here in the Windy City. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Metered street parking is available. Additional parking information can be found here.

Fulbright Chicago Jazz Concert and Wine Reception

Poster design by Kevin Spitta, German Fulbrighter

Poster design by Kevin Spitta, German Fulbrighter

By Mary Mares-Awe—IN CELEBRATION OF the 5th anniversary of UNESCO designated International Jazz Day on April 30, the Chicago Chapter of the Fulbright Association in partnership with 90.9fm WDCB Public Radio, Morgan Stanley and the Institute of International Education (IIE), would like to invite you, your family, colleagues and friends to a very special evening on the eve of International Jazz Day, featuring a live jazz performance and a post-performance wine and soft drink reception.

Grazyna Auguscik

Grazyna Auguscik

The event, featuring international recording artist and jazz performer Grazyna Auguscik will be broadcast live on 90.9fm WDCB.

Jazz has strong roots in Chicago, and international artists have come to the city to study, develop their craft and perform.  This will be a wonderful opportunity to enjoy an evening of live music at a great downtown location.

WHEN Friday, April 29, 2016

PERFORMANCE   5pm-6pm (doors open at 4:15pm)*

RECEPTION   6pm-6:45pm
*because this event will be broadcast live on public radio, NO ONE WILL BE ADMITTED  to the performance auditorium after 4:50pm.

WHERE Piano Forte Foundation, 1335 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago IL 60605

Please RSVP by clicking HERE.

COST $15 (plus $1 PayPal fee)
Seating is limited.  To guarantee a seat at the performance, please purchase your tickets in advance by clicking HERE .
You DO NOT need to have a PayPal login to pay.

We look forward to seeing you at the event!