Mucca Pazza: For the Record - SOLD OUT! 

An intimate four-night live recording event.

Date: Saturday, November 23rd, 2024

Doors: 5PM for Golden Hour | 7PM to the Sanctuary

Showtime: 8PM 

Tickets: Advanced- $25 | Day of Show- $30 | Season Pass (All Four Shows)- $85

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Mucca Pazza’s 30-odd member lineup gets audiences of all ages jumping for joy: moving in choreography while dressed in mismatched marching band uniforms and anchored by a rollicking drumline, Mucca Pazza combines familiar marching band instruments (trumpets, trombones, saxes and sousaphones) with some stranger ones (guitar, mandolin, violin, cello and accordion.) To top it all off, cheerleaders perform absurdist cheers and sketches, dance along to the music, and keep the audience on its toes with physical comedy. Born in a Chicago steel mill parking lot, Mucca Pazza celebrates 20 years as a band in 2024. Ever pushing artistic boundaries, Mucca Pazza now invites the public to an intimate four-night live recording event that sees them recalling earlier versions of their “Sitting in Chairs” configuration while showcasing a host of new music. Come be a part of the magic!

André Mehmari

Date: Sunday, November 24, 2024

Doors: 6PM

Showtime: 7PM

Tickets: $30- Early Bird | $25- ILCC Members

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ANDRÉ MEHMARI

Sunday, November 24 at 7 p.m.

Where: Epiphany Center for the Arts, 201 S. Ashland Ave.

Admission: $30 ($25 ILCC members)

To music lovers and critics in Brazil, André Mehmari is a musical wonder and a source of national pride. To the ear, imagine a meeting of Mozart and Keith Jarrett in Brazil: Mozart for the intensity of his creation, Jarrett for his relationship to improvisation at the modern piano. His standards, however, are the compositions that comprise what he calls “The Great Brazilian Songbook,” works written at the same time that the Great American Songbook was created, and equally rich in lyricism and sublimity.
All of the world’s songbooks and literature are his realm, a borderless inspiration expressed in his compositions and improvisations. The latter takes special form in his solo piano performances where he invites the audience to give him suggestions which, in the moment, he spins into an improvised suite. He invites you to come to the concert with the music you love and offer it for the creation of these one-time-only but forever memorable creations. Come hear one of the greatest musical minds of our time.

ABOUT THE ILCC

The International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago is a pan-Latino, nonprofit, multidisciplinary arts organization dedicated to developing, promoting, and increasing awareness of Latino cultures among Latinos and other communities by presenting a wide variety of art forms and education including film, music, dance, visual arts, comedy, theater and culinary arts. The Center prides itself for its outstanding multidisciplinary local and international cultural programming which spans Latin America, Spain, Portugal, and the United States. 

Born out of the Chicago Latino Film Festival, The International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago also produces other programs, including the Chicago Latino Music Series, which is celebrating its 18th edition this year; Film in the Parks, also in its 18th season; the monthly Reel Film Club, already in its 16th year; and many others. 

All in all, the audience has grown from 500 people in 1985 for the first Chicago Latino Film Festival to more than 70,000 (Latinos and non-Latinos) who enjoy the year-round multidisciplinary cross-cultural exchanges offered by the Center.

Cathedral III: Laser Labyrinth Burlesque

Date: Saturday, November 30th, 2024

Doors: 5PM for Golden Hour

Showtime: 8PM

Tickets: Advanced (Seated)- $20 | Day Of (Seated)- $30 | Advanced (Standing)- $15 | Day Of (Standing)- $25 | VIP Table for 2- $80 | VIP Table for 4- $160

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Cathedral 3: Lazer Labyrinth is a dazzling burlesque event that immerses audiences in a high-energy fusion of art, sensuality, and technology. Set within a futuristic, neon-lit world, performers weave through intricate laser displays, creating a visual spectacle that is both seductive and mesmerizing. The event combines provocative choreography, bold costumes, and a cutting-edge light show, offering an unforgettable sensory experience. Lazer Labyrinth promises an electrifying night of boundary-pushing performances where the worlds of burlesque and sci-fi collide.

Hayden Pedigo with The Slaps (Acoustic)

Date: Sunday, December 1st, 2024

Doors: 7PM

Showtime: 8PM

Tickets: $20- Advanced | $25- Day of Show

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About Hayden Pedigo:

About The Slaps:

As proven on their strange and beautiful new album Mudglimmer, the looming specter of artistic oblivion pushed The Slaps to lean into their idiosyncrasies: snaking rhythms, complicatedly interlocking guitar riffs, grubby yet alluring poetry, and homespun post-modern Americana sing-alongs all surge with a free-wheeling improvisatory verve informed by free jazz. It’s a stunning DIY comeback story, a doubling-down on avant-garde impulses that pays immediate dividends.

Spontaneous composition and earnest, threadbare folk collide on Mudglimmer. It’s a marvel of influential synthesis, evoking Slint’s comfortability with ominous tension (“Mudglimmer”), Tortoise’s slinky push-pull grooves (“Filthy Sex Manuevers”), Waxahatchee’s slice-of-life Americana gems (“Flip”), elliptical funk-punk a la The Minutemen (“Forward”), minimal grunge-pop in the vein of Sebadoh (“King”) and so much more.

Mudglimmer, in short, rips. Faced with existential threats, The Slaps reconfigured and reenergized — finding purpose, not in reaching for a brass ring, but in becoming fully, unashamedly, their own wonderfully confounding thing.

Sarah Clausen

Date: Wednesday, December 4th, 2024

Doors: 5PM for Golden Hour

Showtime: 7PM

Tickets: General Admission- $15

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Sarah Clausen is a saxophonist, sound artist, and composer based in Chicago, IL. Utilizing space, unique melodic content, and diverse textures, Sarah has developed an approach to improvisation and composition that is forward moving, and inspired by many musical traditions. For this performance, Sarah is joined by Tyler Wagner, Zach Moore, Macie Stewart, and Lia Kohl. Together they will create lush and curiously ambient soundscapes through collective improvisation and spontaneous composition.

Black Voices of Cabaret

Date: Saturday, December 7th, 2024

Doors: 5PM for Golden Hour

Showtime: 7:30PM

Tickets: Advanced- $35 | VIP Table for 2- $110 | VIP Table for 4- $220

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Black Voices in Cabaret, an initiative of Working In Concert, is a project that highlights Black entertainers, both past and present, in the world of Cabaret. Cabaret is a place where audience is face to face with dancers, spoken-word artists, gender-fluid entertainers, musicians, magicians, variety arts entertainers, and singers. Cabaret is inclusive of all musical genres, such as Rhythm and Blues, Spoken Word, Soul, Gospel, Jazz, Classical song, and more.

We are responding to the relative lack of recognition afforded African-American cabaret performers. We encourage their professional development, and we provide them with opportunities to perform with new audiences. We bring these performers and their performances to communities in the Chicago area and beyond, engaging with audiences through intimate performances, seminars, and events. We provide a Black lens into Cabaret and the world of entertainment.

Ken Fobs

Date: Sunday, December 8th, 2024

Doors: 6PM

Showtime: 7PM

Tickets: Advanced- $25 | VIP Table for 2- $ 70 | VIP Table for 4- $140

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Kenneth Fobs on a Journey Back to the Stage! 

The journey of an artist is often filled with twists and turns, but sometimes, those detours lead us right where we need to be. After a many-years-long hiatus, Kenneth Fobs is thrilled to return to live performance, picking up his journey on the celebrated Epiphany Theatre stage! Fresh off being crowned the 2024 Chicago Cabaret Professionals Emerging Artist Singers Showcase “Winner,” Kenneth is ready to share the music he loves and reconnect with the magic of live audiences. 

Kenneth’s career spans theatre, singing, and on-camera projects in both Chicago and New York. In Chicago, he’s graced stages at The ETA Theatre in East of Jordan, Steppers Ball, and Get Ready; at Theatre on the Lake in The Piano Lesson; at the Kathryn Dunham Theater in Chicago and Chocolate Chips, and at Chicago State University in Brother Malcolm. In New York, he brought his talents to The Nuyorican Poets Café in Jack Pot Melting: A Commercial; at the Riant Theatre in The Atlantic Affair, and at the legendary Don’t Tell Mama’s, where he performed Best Veterans Day Ever, and in a showcase with the equally legendary Mr. Danny Holgate. 

With experience in commercial and print for top brands like Comcast, Sears, McDonald's, and Seagrams, Kenneth stepped away from performing. But a 2023 “Eve of the Eve” performance at Rhapsody Theatre reignited his passion, and now he’s back, ready to share the stage with a Monster Trio and bring timeless songs to life once again. 

Thank you for the support and love that makes this new journey possible. Join us as Kenneth Fobs takes the next step in a remarkable story—right here at Epiphany Theatre! 

Brazilian Funk Night

Date: Wednesday, December 11th

Doors: 5PM for Golden Hour

Showtime: 7:30PM

Tickets: Advanced- $15 | Day of Show- $20

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Kweku Collins

Date: Saturday, December 14th

Doors: 5PM for Golden Hour | 7PM to the Sanctuary

Showtime: 8PM

Tickets: Advanced- $20 | Day of Show- $25

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About:

Kweku Collins is a 28 year-old musician from Evanston, Illinois. Growing up in a musical family, he learned to play African and Latin percussion at an early age. Having been exposed to many different styles of music, from Capoeira to hip hop, dance beats & punk he began searching for ways to do the blend those influences in his own music. In 2015, Kweku released his debut EP, Say It Here, While It’s Safe, followed by the LPs Nat Love in 2016, grey in 2017, Then Spring in 2023, and recent EP Oasis 3 in 2024. His music, now with millions of streams, has earned him a global audience and critical praise from outlets like Pitchfork, Billboard, Pigeons & Planes, and The New York Times. Currently producing his 4th album, Kweku has continued to perform at venues and festivals worldwide, solidifying his place as a compelling voice in contemporary music.

Golden Hour at Epiphany:

Stop by Epiphany for our live music series concerts, and be sure to hit Golden Hour before-hand for drinks and lite-bites! Doors open at 5pm Wednesday - Saturday for Golden Hour with 1/2 priced bottles of wine and other specials!

Come early to EXPLORE and DISCOVER your own EPIPHANY… our art galleries are open and there is free entertainment before the show!

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Golden Hour Menu + Music Schedule

Please note that outside food or beverages are not permitted in the venue.

A Swingin' Holiday Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong

Date: Sunday, December 15th, 2024

Doors: 6:30PM

Showtime: 7:30PM

Tickets: Advanced- $20 | Day Of Show- $30 | VIP Table for 2- $60 | VIP Table for 4- $120

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Get ready to be transported to a jazzy wonderland as Alysha Monique & Bobby Wonderfull present "A Swingin' Holiday Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong." This delightful concert is a festive celebration of the timeless music and vibrant spirit of two of jazz's most iconic figures.

Join us for an enchanting evening filled with beloved holiday classics and unforgettable hits made famous by Ella and Louis. From "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" to "What a Wonderful World," this performance will evoke the warmth and joy of the season, infused with the signature swing and improvisational flair that defined their legendary collaborations.

Alysha Monique’s rich, soulful voice will beautifully capture Ella's effortless elegance, while Bobby Wonderfull brings his charismatic charm and masterful trumpet playing, echoing Louis's playful spirit. Together, they will transport audiences through a delightful mix of heartfelt ballads and upbeat swing tunes, inviting everyone to tap their feet and sing along.

With a captivating stage presence and a touch of holiday magic, Alysha and Bobby will not only honor the legacy of these jazz greats but also create an unforgettable experience filled with laughter, joy, and festive cheer. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to their music, this tribute promises to be a celebration of love, music, and the joyous spirit of the holidays. Don’t miss this chance to swing into the season with the unforgettable sounds of Ella and Louis!

3rd Coast Brass presents "A Very Brass Christmas"

Date: Thursday, December 19th, 2024

Doors: 5PM for Golden Hour

Showtime: 7PM

Tickets: Advanced- $30 | VIP Table for 2- $80 | VIP Table for 4- $160

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Fareed Haque and Goran Ivanovic

Date: Thursday, December 19th, 2024

Doors: 5PM for Golden Hour

Showtime: 7:30PM

Tickets: Advanced- $30 | VIP Table for 2- $80 | VIP Table for 4- $160

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Inspired by the rhythms and melodies of flamenco, jazz, classical, rock and the Balkan region, this performance features the unrivaled guitar artistry of two of the finest players of their respective generations. Their music is carefully balanced between blazing virtuosity and sheer beauty.

Goran Ivanovic and Fareed Haque recorded two CDs together, Macedonian Blues and 7 Boats, to great critical acclaim, even getting the nod as top best acoustic guitar albums 2004 from acoustic guitar magazine. Both have both been so busy that they have not been able to play again together for years.

A Very Aretha Christmas with LaShera Moore

Date: Friday, December 20th

Doors: 5PM for Golden Hour

Showtime 7:30PM

Tickets: General Admission- $20 | VIP Table for 2- $60 | VIP Table for 4- $120

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Chicago Native, Singer, Lyricist, Actress, EMC (Equity Membership Candidate), member of  the Chicago Cabaret Professionals, and Graduate from Columbia College Chicago, where she received her B.A. in Vocal Performance. 

LaShera received the 2022 recipient of the Denise Tomasello Scholarship Award for the Emerging Artist, you can review the article from my alma mater:

https://columbiachronicle.com/cabaret-community-celebrates-the-return-of-a-live-audience-at-chicago-cabaret-professionals-annual-gala

LaShera loved being versatile and wanted to be broader in the style and genre of Music.  At Columbia, she proved herself to be the goto singer for any style needed, from Country, Pop, and Rock to Jazz, Gospel, Blues, and R&B Soul, and quickly found herself performing with such greats as New York Voices along with Darmon Meader and Peter Eldridge, Buddy Guy, Koko Taylor, Mavis Staples, Brian Culbertson and other professional musicians. Outside of the college, she has sung with Frieda Lee, Lynne Jordan, Kimberly Gordon, Margaret Murphy-Webb, Michele Thomas, Anne Burrell, the late Tecora Rogers, Greta Pope, Cynthia Clarey, Jenifer French, Jeannie Tanner, and, Ellen Winters Reynolds; Daryl Nitz Entertainment. 

She is currently a freelance vocalist and lyricist with The Forte Band alongside her band leader, guitarist, and dear friend - Chris Forte. She also sings with the Soundtracks of a Generation, embodying Aretha Franklin in the show titled  "R.E.S.P.E.C.T." she does jobbing gigs with John Paris Ensemble, Mike Zabrin & the Funktastic Band, and the Chicago Soul Jazz Collective.  

LaShera has performed at the Skokie Theatre and City Winery, for the Ella Fitzgerald tribute to her album; “Live at Mr. Kelly's” and Living Legends. Plus, the Chicago’s Annual Blues Fest in summer of 2012 and again in 2016, along with her blues mentor, Mr. Fernando Jones. She was a featured soloist in the “I’ll Take You There, Homage to Blues and Gospel” musical with Ms. Bobbi Wilsyn, along with other former instructors and other artists. She also performed at other festivals with the Chicago Yestet, including the Green Mill, and Room 43. She was also featured in the “I Wanna Be the Change” music video as 1/3  of the vocalists with Sophie Grimm &  Jeannie; who wrote  & composed this anthem; that was inspired by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, speeches. LaShera was a lead vocalist at Holy Trinity Church in Downtown Chicago, under the direction of Jonathan Gilley. Furthermore, She taught and Acted for Windy City Music Theatre and has participated in shows with Windy City such as; “Little Shop of Horrors” (2013), “Guys and Dolls”  (2014), “Oliver” (2014), “Godspell” (2015), “Cinderella”  (2015)  “A Little Princess” (2016) “Hairspray” (2017). She had the pleasure of being a part of the Jeff Award Nominated Production “Violet” (2017/18) under Griffin Theatre, and in “Legally Blonde, the Musical” (2018) with Paramount Theatre.  She participated in a staged reading  @theaterwit called  "Dream City; Burnham's Dream (2024)

Ben Jones and Laurence Hobgood

Date: Saturday, December 21st, 2024

Doors: 5PM for Golden Hour

Showtime: 7:30PM

Tickets: Advanced- $30 | Day Of- $40 | VIP Table for 2- $100 | VIP Table for 4- $200

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Epiphany Center for the arts is proud to announce that on Saturday, December 21, singer Ben Jones and Grammy-winning pianist/composer Laurence Hobgood will share the stage with an 8 PM concert.

Two powerhouse talents come together for an unforgettable night of music: critically-acclaimed vocalist Ben Jones and Grammy Award-winning pianist, composer, and arranger Laurence Hobgood will share the stage for a unique duo performance that celebrates their shared love of music ranging across the Great American Songbook, Broadway, Pop, Classical music and Prog Rock.

Both Jones and Hobgood are proud alumni of the University of Illinois, where their musical journeys began. Their shared backgrounds and passions ignite a thrilling musical chemistry, infusing every song with vibrant, innovative interpretations.  The show will feature songs by Herb Ellis, Cole Porter, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Stevie Wonder, Adam Guettel, Carole King, and more.  Jones and Hobgood will deliver fresh takes on timeless classics and unexpected deep cuts. Together, they create an evening of unparalleled artistry that seamlessly blends jazz, Broadway, and rock influences.

Ben Jones is thrilled to be returning to Epiphany Center for the Arts. Jones is an award-winning actor, singer, comedian and storyteller who has performed leading roles in over 20 productions, including Show Boat, The Soldier’s Tale, The Pajama Game, Tommy, Chicago and Sweeney Todd. He trained in acting, dance and music at the University of Illinois before completing graduate studies at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. As a soloist, Ben has shared the stage with Rita Moreno, Michael Tilson Thomas, Frederica Von Stade, Nathan Gunn, Isabel Leonard and the Bang on a Can All-Stars. His versatile voice has been featured on A Prairie Home Companion, on video games including Halo and Civilization, and on Carnegie Hall’s Voices of Hope Festival. With his one-man shows, Ben has headlined at clubs around the globe including Birdland (New York), 54 Below (New York), The Pheasantry (London), Chat Noir (Oslo), The Blue Strawberry (St. Louis), Hey Nonny (Chicago), Catalina Jazz Club (Los Angeles), Feinstein's at the Nikko (San Francisco and the Parker Jazz Club (Austin). Upcoming tour stops include Oakland, Palm Springs, Indianapolis, St. Louis and Seattle. More at @benjonessinger and benjonessinger.com

Laurence Hobgood is a Grammy Award-winning pianist, composer, educator and Yamaha Artist known for his innovative approach to jazz arranging. A versatile creator, Laurence seamlessly blends the worlds of jazz, classical, and contemporary music, creating a unique and captivating sound. Perhaps best known for his 20-year collaboration with vocalist Kurt Elling, Laurence has released multiple acclaimed albums of his own, including his trio recording, Honor Thy Fathers, and the celebrated septet project, tesseterra, featuring his trio and string quartet, which reimagines classic songs through a jazz lens. Hobgood has recorded and performed with jazz luminaries such as Charlie Haden, Ernie Watts, Regina Carter, Stefon Harris, Jon Hendricks and John Pattitucci, and has appeared at prestigious venues worldwide, from Carnegie Hall and the White House to the Sydney Opera House. His work has been featured on NPR's Jazz Night in America and in JazzTimes Magazine. Learn more at laurencehobgood.com

Baritone & the Live Jazz Ensemble

Date: Saturday, December 21st, 2024

Doors: 5PM for Golden Hour

Showtime: 7:30PM

Tickets: Advanced- $39 | Day Of- $45 | 2 Ticket “Christmas Holiday Bundle”- $65 | VIP Table for 2- $95 | VIP Table for 4- $185

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Baritone, is an American award winning Jazz &Soul recording artist. Adeep and soulful jazz vocalist, Baritones style is a homage to the great legendary singers of al time. He delivers a family friendly show with al the energy we love from our favorite classic singers.

A charismatic singer, whose deep voice make him a favorite. Perhaps it's fitting that music critics characterize Baritone as a rising music icon.

"And nobody sings an anthem like this man!"

A classically trained alumnus of the Peoples Music School Of Chicago. Baritones career began performing with his amazing band at Oprah Winfrey &Stedman Grahams "Athletes Against Drugs Celebrity Galas". His first hit song "It Should Just BMe &You" was instantly claimed by Chicago Stepping Dj's and became a global stepper's dance classic. Baritones latest song "In The Summertime" from his new music project Seasons has received Grammy Award recognition from the Recording Academy!

Baritone has toured and shared the stage with the music industry's elite! On stage with legends like Grammy Award winning Actor &Rapper, Common. He also appeared ni sold out concerts with Grammy Award winner Howard Hewet, star of VT One R&B Divas Chante' Moore, and R&B crooner Kenny Lattimore, Soul Train Award nominee Angela Winbush and Grammy Award nominee jazz balladeer KEM. Along with his fans we al watched Baritone on the Trumpet Awards Red Carpet in Hollywood California after singing tribute to Americas civil rights leaders and Iconic honorees "Warriors Of Justice"

Baritone continues to entertain a large following of loyal fans &devoted social media followers that love his music and live stage performances. Raised and educated a gentleman, his impeccable style and class is one of the reason this social media influencer is a global brand ambassador for luxury brands like The Hyatt Hotel Corporation. The fans dress up to see Baritone!

If it's on the main stage at a summer festival in Chicago an intimate New York music venue or stadium arena ni front of thousands, you can be sure Baritone delivers a fantastic red carpet worthy show!