Epiphany Center for the Arts Announces its Valentine’s Day Weekend Music Lineup

CHICAGO (January 20, 2022) – This Valentine’s Day weekend, Epiphany Center for the Arts invites you to treat your special someone (or celebrate with friends!) with a choice of four different live music performances taking place Friday, February 11 through Monday, February 14 in the landmark venue’s The Sanctuary.

VIP seating is available for each show, as well as “Valentine’s Experience” packages that include champagne / prosecco, chocolates and a rose. The weekend’s lineup includes:

• Tears Dry on Their Own: A Tribute to Amy Winehouse – Friday, February 11 at 7:00 p.m.
  Since 2019, “Tears Dry on Their Own: A Tribute to Amy Winehouse” continues to stand strong in its mission to share the songstress’ prolific music and story, while highlighting the importance of mental health. With Sally Blandon on vocals and Grammy-nominated trumpeter Victor Garcia leading her 10-piece Big Band, this group of A-list musicians digs deep into the cockles of your heart as they take on some of Amy’s classic hits and other hidden treasures. Be prepared to come with you know what on your sleeve and discover the love and heartbreak of Amy Winehouse.

• Sam Fazio – Saturday, February 12 at 7:30 p.m.
  Chicago-based vocalist Sam Fazio has established a name for himself in the music scene over the past several years. A graduate of DePaul University’s School of Music, Sam’s repertoire includes a unique mix of jazz standards and pop classics. His heartfelt interpretations showcase his soulful, yet classic style.

• A Music Legends Tribute: Mike Valentine & The Heartbeats – Sunday, February 13 at 7:00 p.m.
  This entertaining musical variety show spans the decades, featuring favorite hits from the 1940s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. The audience-interactive show is also a musical history of both Rock & Roll and some of the greatest singers and entertainers of all time, including Elvis, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Johnny Cash and more! 

• Love Notes: Valentine’s Day with Elaine Dame and Rose Colella – Monday, February 14 at 8:00 p.m.
  Chicago-based jazz singer Elaine Dame and LA-based jazz singer Rose Colella join forces for a special, one-night-only Valentine’s Day concert, exploring all things L-O-V-E. Colella and Dame have received rave reviews from The New York Times, Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, and The Playboy Guide to Jazz. Their duo performances beam with infectious good humor and charm, their musical camaraderie peppered with pure joy. Joined by a stellar line-up of jazz instrumentalists, you won’t want to miss their sentimental and saucy walk through lover’s lane.

To purchase tickets for any of Epiphany’s four Valentine’s Day weekend shows, visit https://epiphanychi.com/tickets.
Pricing varies, and a cash bar is available during all performances. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. each night for Golden Hour in Epiphany’s Café Bar, where guests can enjoy free live music, half price bottles of wine, $4 craft beers, and 2-for-1 “lite bites” before each show.

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About Epiphany Center for the Arts

Conceived with the vision to return Epiphany to a place for people to congregate, the shuttered, historic Church of the Epiphany has been preserved and adapted into the Epiphany Center for the Arts, an iconic cultural hub “For the Good of Art, Entertainment and Events.” Thoughtfully designed, the exemplary 42,000-square-foot campus located on the artsy edge of Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood boasts three distinct venues (Epiphany Hall, The Sanctuary and The Chase House) and a stunning array of amenities. The campus also features eight galleries that serve as a platform for a diverse selection of artists from Chicago and beyond. Epiphany’s exhibitions showcase the work of women, the LGBTQIA community, artists of color, and the disability culture. Epiphany’s top priority is to curate programming that is inclusive, while providing a place established artists can collaborate with emerging ones. Epiphany’s programming serves to unite community and artists alike while “Bringing Chicago Together.” Visit www.epiphanychi.com to learn more.