Join us in the Cafe Bar Thursday through Saturday for free live music, starting at 5PM until 8PM. Enjoy our exclusive food and drink specials until 7PM!

Golden Hour at Epiphany Center for the Arts is accentuated by free live music with food and drink specials, and, good friends… creating a magical aura that will help you, our valued patron, wind down or up your day!

Live Music Set from Kari Novilla 5PM - 8PM (FREE ADMISSION)

Golden Hour Specials

- $16 House Cocktails - BOGO [buy one get one free]

- $4 craft beer

- ½ priced bottle of wine

- $10 Epiphany spirits

- Delicious 2 for 1 lite bites

Golden hour specials end at 7pm but the music doesn't stop, make sure to check out our entertainment calendar to view all of our ticketed events.

About:

Kari is an award-winning and multi-genre harpist reaching new horizons with the harp by combining her extensive background in classical harp with the worlds of electronics and jazz. As a previously featured performer for Google and NBC News, she has also appeared as a concerto soloist at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. and with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, and was a finalist in the American Harp Society’s National Competition. She made her solo debut in London, United Kingdom at the prestigious Wigmore Hall in 2022 as part of the Crying Out Loud series, later as a soloist for their Wigmore Sessions, and most recently with her jazz ensemble for their Imagine Series in July of 2024. Her jazz ensemble, the Kari Novilla Trio, performs across London and the United States, including the London Regent’s Park Summer Jazz Festival, Spice of Life Jazz Club in Soho, Clara in Wicker Park, and The Whistler in Chicago. Her larger ensemble, the Kari Novilla Sextet, continues her exploration of improvisation and cross-genre collaboration, fusing the sounds of classical harp with jazz and contemporary influences.

She is also a sought after orchestral harpist, having performed with such orchestras as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Milwaukee Symphony, New World Symphony, Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, and Johnson City Symphony amongst others. Kari graduated in May 2021 with her Bachelors in Harp Performance from Indiana University as a full scholarship Barbara and David Jacobs Scholar and studied with Harp Department chair, Elzbieta Szmyt. She graduated with Distinction with a Masters in Music from the Royal Academy of Music under the tutelage of Professor Emerita of Harp, Skaila Kanga and Professor of Jazz Harp, Park Stickney.

In the fall of 2024, Kari was appointed one of ten Fellows and the Principal Harpist of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago. Raised in Tennessee, she is committed to promoting inclusivity and diversity in all her work, and she strives to reach under-served communities by producing her own charity concerts and educational programmes internationally.

Musicality of Poetry

Date: Thursday, May 14th, 2026

Doors: 5:00PM to Venue | 6:30PM to Sanctuary

Showtime: 7:00PM

Tickets:
Advanced - $15 (+$4.57 fees, including tax)
Day of Show - $20 (+$4.72 fees, including tax)

‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door

About:

Join us for an evening of musical and lyrical magic, courtesy of Nikki Patin and friends. Excerpts of Patin’s biomythography, Working On Me, will be performed against a live soundtrack along with new pieces making their debut before a live audience. Presented and produced by Guild Literary Complex and Nikki Patin. Signed copies of Working On Me will be available for sale. 

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 Thursday - Saturday for Golden Hour with 1/2 priced bottles of wine, BOGO cocktails, 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!

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

Dragonfruit, Allen Moore / Nick Meryhew, Glen Bias

Date: Thursday, May 14th, 2026

Doors: 5:00PM to Venue | 7:00PM to Catacombs

Showtime: 7:30PM

Tickets:
Advanced - $15 (+$4.57 fees, including tax)
Day of Show - $20 (+$4.72 fees, including tax)

‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door

About:

Round two of a quarterly residency with Chicago artist and performer D. Jean Baptiste.

This spring, D. Jean-Baptiste brings together three pairs of artists. 

Glen Bias -– The pairing of Bone Study and Lavotsky of Rent Control Records, among other endeavors, 

Allen Moore and Nick Meryhew -– longstanding fervent and frequent collaborators within Chicago’s experimental scene, and

Dragonfruit -– Shravan Raghuram and Jean-Baptiste themself.

Each duo is made up of two incredibly talented, versatile, thoughtful, obsessive musicians. The performers within these pairs have created rats nests of their practices, collecting frequencies, drolleries, and histories, pouring it restlessly back into their various communities with earnest excitement. 

This show deals with the ability to trust another human being with your life, your art, and your time.

Jean-Baptiste will curate two more shows during spring, summer, and fall of 2026, collaborating with a large cohort of creatives from across the city to turn the Catacombs into an immersive, multimedia exploration of science, emotion, and human behavior.

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 Thursday - Saturday for Golden Hour with 1/2 priced bottles of wine, BOGO cocktails, 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!

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

Join us in the Cafe Bar Thursday through Saturday for free live music, starting at 5PM until 8PM. Enjoy our exclusive food and drink specials until 7PM!

Golden Hour at Epiphany Center for the Arts is accentuated by free live music with food and drink specials, and, good friends… creating a magical aura that will help you, our valued patron, wind down or up your day!

Live DJ Set from Viridian 5PM - 8PM (FREE ADMISSION)

Golden Hour Specials

- $16 House Cocktails - BOGO [buy one get one free]

- $4 craft beer

- ½ priced bottle of wine

- $10 Epiphany spirits

- Delicious 2 for 1 lite bites

Golden hour specials end at 7pm but the music doesn't stop, make sure to check out our entertainment calendar to view all of our ticketed events.

About:

Born in Michigan and raised on a steady diet of soul, disco, and classic Chicago house, Viridian has spent more than a decade in the Windy City refining his craft as a music producer, and DJ. His signature sound draws heavily from these roots, favoring slow-burning energy, hypnotic chords, and a sensual tension that evolves into an uplifting crescendo.

By weaving nostalgic disco samples with underground funk and modern basslines, Viridian creates an inclusive, positive space where the past and future of dance music meet. It’s a balanced sound—approachable to legacy purists and fresh ears alike—that radiates a deep-seated passion for the groove while reminding us exactly why we gather on the dancefloor in the first place. Connection.

Lou Ella Rose and Friends: The Great Filipino Songbook

Date: Friday, May 15th, 2026

Doors: 5:00PM to Venue | 7:00PM to Sanctuary

Showtime: 7:30PM

Tickets:
General Admission - $28 (+$5.99 fees, including tax)
VIP Table for 2 - $80 (+$14.76 fees, including tax)
VIP Table for 4 - $140 (+$16.56 fees, including tax)
VIP tables include admission for 2 or 4 people and a reserved table close to the stage

‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door

About:

The Great Filipino Songbook beckons you into the Golden Age of Filipino song, where tender kundimans and stirring compositions shaped a people’s identity. Reimagined by Lou Ella Rose and SamaSama Project for today’s listeners, these rediscovered gems by visionary Filipino composers also tell an almost-forgotten shared history between the Philippines and America, reflecting the Asian American journey of migration, resilience, and cultural exchange. Featuring guest artists Patricia Mosley, Tirzah Joy, Sonia Oyola, Melissa Flavia and R. Darryl Thomas with Howie Pfifer on the piano, this performance brings vibrant arrangements and rarely heard stories that resonate with all of us today.

SamaSama Project is composed of Lou Ella Rose (lead vocals), Baron Cabalona (keyboards), Ran Sevilla (rhythm guitar), John Kniker (lead guitars), EJ Luna (bass guitar), and Migs Dimaculangan (drums)

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 Thursday - Saturday for Golden Hour with 1/2 priced bottles of wine, BOGO cocktails, 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!

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

Free Blues Friday featuring Cat Gaddis Project

Date: Friday, May 15th, 2026

Doors: 5:00PM to Venue | 7:30PM to Epiphany Hall

Showtime: 8:00PM

Tickets: Free admission! RSVP BELOW

About:

We are the Cat Gaddis Project - an awesome Blues and R&B Band with talented Chicago area musicians.

Cat Gaddis Project performs an incredible live show with a core line-up of lead singer Cat Gaddis and tight rhythm section with awesome guitar, bass, drums & keyboards. Cat has played with Wayne Cochran and other bands from the past. We recently added a 3-piece horn section with saxophone, trombone, & trumpet - all are great musicians. See links below.

https://thecatgaddisproject.com/home

https://thecatgaddisproject.com/the-band

The Cat Gaddis Project live performance is a fun experience - with audiences tapping their feet, dancing, and grooving to the music. Cat Gaddis Project (CGP) played 2 shows at the Montrose Saloon earlier this year, and Buddy Guy's Legends on May 16. CGP also performed at the Alley Art Festival in Aurora, IL, Northcenter Town Square in Chicago, and outdoor festivals are great venues for the band. We also recently played at Old Elburn Hall, a BBQ Fest in the summer, and coming to the Epiphany Center for the Arts on Dec 5. The band has been in the studio recording new material; however, most of their repertoire are cover versions of well-known blues and r&b songs !

Come and see us at the Epiphany Center for the Arts on December 5

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 Thursday - 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!

Full Concert Calendar Here

Golden Hour Menu + Music Schedule

Join us in the Cafe Bar Thursday through Saturday for free live music, starting at 5PM until 8PM. Enjoy our exclusive food and drink specials until 7PM!

Golden Hour at Epiphany Center for the Arts is accentuated by free live music with food and drink specials, and, good friends… creating a magical aura that will help you, our valued patron, wind down or up your day!

Live Music Set from CBBeatz 5PM - 8PM (FREE ADMISSION)

Golden Hour Specials

- $4 craft beer

- ½ priced bottle of wine

- $10 Epiphany spirits

- Delicious 2 for 1 lite bites

Golden hour specials end at 7pm but the music doesn't stop, make sure to check out our entertainment calendar to view all of our ticketed events.

About:

CBBeatz is a Chicago-based music producer and DJ, known for working with a variety of artists across the city’s thriving music scene. In recent years, his love for DJing has brought him back to the heart of his craft, allowing him to focus not just on production but also on curating immersive experiences for audiences. CBBeatz has built a reputation for blending technical skill with creativity, creating music and live sets that resonate on both a personal and energetic level.

He has been featured on respected platforms like Lyrical Lemonade, Ghetto Flower, Fake Shore Drive, and Illinoize, cementing his presence in the Midwest hip-hop scenes. Beyond producing and performing, CBBeatz launched his own DJ series, “Live From the Loft,” showcasing his talent for turning any space into a memorable musical experience.

Live on the Lawn ft. Bear Williams Trio

Date: Sunday, May 17th, 2025

Doors: 3:00PM

Showtime: 4:00PM

Tickets: Free admission! RSVP BELOW

RAIN OR SHINE!

About Bear Williams Trio:

Founded in Chicago in 2017, Bear Williams Trio is led by the longtime bass player and musical director of the Platinum-Selling R&B Band, “Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly”. Bear spent many years working in the recording studios in Chicago & Los Angeles. He's played on over 400 CDs and his body of work is recognized and admired the world over.

Join us in the Cafe Bar Thursday through Saturday for free live music, starting at 5PM until 8PM. Enjoy our exclusive food and drink specials until 7PM!

Golden Hour at Epiphany Center for the Arts is accentuated by free live music with food and drink specials, and, good friends… creating a magical aura that will help you, our valued patron, wind down or up your day!

Live Music Set from Martin Metzger Flamenco-Jazz Trio w/ Juan Pastor 5PM - 8PM (FREE ADMISSION)

Golden Hour Specials

- $16 House Cocktails - BOGO [buy one get one free]

- $4 craft beer

- ½ priced bottle of wine

- $10 Epiphany spirits

- Delicious 2 for 1 lite bites

Golden hour specials end at 7pm but the music doesn't stop, make sure to check out our entertainment calendar to view all of our ticketed events.

About:

The Martin Metzger Flamenco-Jazz Duo, comprising Martin Metzger on flamenco guitar,  and Juan Pastor on latin percussion, has dedicated countless trips to Spain, Cuba, Brazil, and Peru to bring back each countries' musical virtuosity, passion, and spirit. The Duo's performances are an auditory delight, showcasing dynamic interplay that makes flamenco and latin jazz truly an international art form. In addition to traditional flamenco palos, the trio explores music that draws from a wide range of traditions, including Brazilian jazz, Afro-Cuban jazz, and Flamenco-jazz; standards and original compositions.

Fish and the Cats

Date: Thursday, May 21st, 2026

Doors: 5:00PM to Venue | 7:00PM to Sanctuary

Showtime: 7:30PM

Tickets:
General Admission - $20 (+$4.72 fees, including tax)

‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door

About:

Fish and The Cats

Welcome to Fish and the Cats!

Jazz that swings, grooves, bops and rocks.

Come enjoy some great jazz in Chicago with Fish & the Cats! We love playing music from the Great American Song Book and other favorites that have stood the test of time.

You'll hear classics like "Honeysuckle Rose" and "What a Wonderful World," along with songs like "Cantaloupe Island" and "Moondance" – music that spans several generations.

Our group includes talented musicians and a vocalist who really brings the songs to life. You can catch us performing around Chicago, especially in Gold Coast, River North, and Old Town.

We've been fortunate to connect with audiences who appreciate jazz and keep inviting us back. If you enjoy live music and want to hear some well-played standards, we'd love to have you join us.

Why people like our performances: We focus on playing music we genuinely care about, and that enthusiasm tends to be contagious.

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 Thursday - Saturday for Golden Hour with 1/2 priced bottles of wine, BOGO cocktails, 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!

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

Join us in the Cafe Bar Thursday through Saturday for free live music, starting at 5PM until 8PM. Enjoy our exclusive drink specials until 7PM!

Golden Hour at Epiphany Center for the Arts is accentuated by free live music with food and drink specials, and, good friends… creating a magical aura that will help you, our valued patron, wind down or up your day!

Live DJ Sets from Sol Ley & St. Sinclaire 5PM - 8PM (FREE ADMISSION)

Golden Hour Specials

- $16 House Cocktails - BOGO [buy one get one free]

- $4 craft beer

- ½ priced bottle of wine

- $10 Epiphany spirits

Golden hour specials end at 7pm but the music doesn't stop, make sure to check out our entertainment calendar to view all of our ticketed events.

About Sol Ley:

Sol Ley crafts warm, sun-soaked sets that inspire movement from sunset to sunrise. Blending the soulful rhythms of Afrohouse with classic House grooves and smooth R&B, his sound is a vibrant journey through global beats. A curator with song choices that radiate like a ray of sunshine, enveloping dancers in a profound sense of warmth and bliss.

About St. Sinclaire:

Ellie Rui 瑞: DayDreams Are Encouraged LIVE

Date: Friday, May 22nd, 2026

Doors: 5:00PM to Venue | 6:30PM to Sanctuary

Showtime: 7:00PM

Tickets: Early Bird - $15 (+$4.57 fees, including tax) | General Admission - $20 (+$4.72 fees, including tax)

‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door

About:

Ellie Rui 瑞 is a Chicago-based Jazz drummer from Columbus, Ohio. She moved to Chicago shortly after graduating from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music in the Spring of 2024. At Oberlin, Rui 瑞 studied with NEA Jazz Master Billy Hart for all 4 years.

Ellie Rui 瑞 is releasing her debut album, DayDreams Are Encouraged, the spring on May 19th. Rui 瑞 began writing DayDreams Are Encouraged in the summer of 2022 and recorded it here in Chicago in June 2025. The album was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Klara Carrera, with cover art by Francesca Neibel-Spruill. In addition to Rui 瑞, it features musicians Chemutai Ruto, Takeru Satoh, J Renee, Anokyewaa Oppong, Rahsaan Nance, Aidan Marco, Francesca Neibel-Spruill, and Will Feeney. The album attempts to convey Rui 瑞’s experiences growing up with ADHD and OCD in a neurotypical world. It is a celebration of different ways of thinking. Rui 瑞’s compositions are typically characterized by a percussive approach, even when she is writing for other instruments. She generally follows a “jazz form” but her chord changes and rhythms are intentionally non-standard. For example, on the album’s first track, “DayDreamer,” Rui 瑞 utilizes different time signatures and feels to illustrate the multidirectional pull of ADHD—the constant diversion but also the thrill of new ideas. In the 6th track, “For This Moment”, Rui 瑞 conveys her experience with OCD, especially the push and pull of her mind and the struggle to stay present in the moment. The piece begins with a melodic motif that, as each instrument enters, gets offset by a half note. This creates a layered “sound collage” meant to approximate the disruptions caused by intrusive thought patterns. The album utilizes many different musical, lyrical, and compositional techniques, all in the service of conveying the feelings of a young person who doesn’t think in a standard way but who nonetheless manages to turn out OK.

Notable recent performances and projects by Rui 瑞 include recording with Pulitzer Prize winner Susie Ibarra, as a member of Ibarra’s CHAN Percussion Ensemble; playing with Colin Heshmat and Emma Dayhuff at Merriman’s Playhouse in South Bend, IN; playing with her own group “The Ellie Rui 瑞 Ensemble” at venues such as The Epiphany Center For the Arts, The Whistler, Clara, and Prairie Moon; playing with Chicago-based artist Elysia Marie as a member of her band; playing music at Holy Ground Sessions at Healthy Hood Chicago; playing with the Karli Bunn Ensemble in Birch Creek, WI; and doing a feature set with “The Ellie Rui 瑞 Ensemble” for Millie Ahearn’s Jam Session at Clara. In her performances, she often shares parts of her life story in the hope of bringing people together. Rui 瑞 likes to be around musicians and other people that remind her of the kind of human being she wants to be.

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 Thursday - 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!

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

Global Kink and Leather " Zentro" - Circuitmom & Brut

Date: Saturday, May 23rd, 2026

Doors: & Showtime: 9:00PM (NO RE-ENTRY!)

Tickets:

GA Tier 1 - $45 (+$8.82 fees, including tax)
GA Tier 2 - $50 (+$9.74 fees, including tax)
GA Tier 3 - $60 (+$14.16 fees, including tax)
GA Tier 4 - $70 (+$14.46 fees, including tax)

VIP Tier 1 - $80 (+$14.76 fees, including tax)
VIP Tier 2 - $90 (+$15.06 fees, including tax)
VIP Tickets include:
⚡️ Priority entrance
🍸 Dedicated VIP room with its own bar and DJ
🍒 Complimentary fruit and snacks
🧥 Dedicated coat check included
🧻 Dedicated VIP bathrooms

‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door

About:

CircuitMOM and Brüt, two of Chicago’s most iconic dance party producers/promoters, are joining forces to bring you their main event “Zentrø” on Memorial Day Weekend. Blending their world renowned styles of visuals, music genres, spectacular decor and sexy go go dancers, this event is sure to be one for the record books. Legendary icon Kevin Aviance will spin a rare DJ set along with London’s superstar producer/DJ James Hurr making his Memorial Day Chicago debut.  

Join us in the Cafe Bar Thursday through Saturday for free live music, starting at 5PM until 8PM. Enjoy our exclusive food and drink specials until 7PM!

Golden Hour at Epiphany Center for the Arts is accentuated by free live music with food and drink specials, and, good friends… creating a magical aura that will help you, our valued patron, wind down or up your day!

Live Music Set from Jade Maze and Brother John Kattke 5PM - 8PM (FREE ADMISSION)

Golden Hour Specials

- $16 House Cocktails - BOGO [buy one get one free]

- $4 craft beer

- ½ priced bottle of wine

- $10 Epiphany spirits

- Delicious 2 for 1 lite bites

Golden hour specials end at 7pm but the music doesn't stop, make sure to check out our entertainment calendar to view all of our ticketed events.

About Jade Maze:

Jade Maze mixes soul, jazz, blues and pop into one big heart-filled voice. From the first note, you know she is singing about lived experiences. She started out with soul and jazz bands on the West Coast, toured with her original band on the East Coast, and made Chicago her home in the mid-90s, where she foraged her way onto the blues and jazz scenes. Jade loves the intimacy of duo work as well, especially with guitar, bass, or piano. Her CD My Favorite Color is Blue features Brother John (piano/guitar) and John “Boom” Brumbach (saxophone) to name a few.

Jade also happens to be an award-winning author. Her debut memoir, Walk Until Sunrise, took a first-place world literary prize (Rome), and the follow-up memoir entitled Mercy’s View: Blackout won a 2025 Best Book Pinnacle Achievement Award. The memoirs chronicle her teenage runaway experience, her reentry into society, and the beginning stages of her singing career. To offset the intensity of that work, Jade writes short stories where at least one of the story characters is a singer (Music Notes: Tales from an American Singer). They are hilarious!

About Brother John Kattke:

Local legend Brother John Kattke (a.k.a. Brother John) is one of the most talented and versatile musicians on the Chicago music scene today. Performing double duty on both guitar and keyboards, Brother John has been a vital musical component behind some of the blues’ most lauded musicians, including Buddy Guy, Otis Rush and Koko Taylor. Through his work with Chicago blues greats Buddy Guy & Otis Rush, he has jammed with Eric Clapton and Steve Miller, auditioned for the Black Crowes (in 1998, but they hired Jimmy Page instead), and acquired ringing endorsements from many other musicians of renown. For example: Led Zeppelin vocalist Robert Plant had seen John play with Otis Rush at the Jazz Café in London. When Plant and Kattke met in person at the United Center in Chicago, Plant told Kattke: “You play a mean guitar!” George Benson came to the jam session that Kattke hosts at Buddy Guy’s Legends in Chicago. After hearing the opening set that John played with his band, Benson told him: “You’re fearless! I thought I was fearless! You’re fearless!”

SOS Latin Dance Fest — Night One

Date: Wednesday, May 27th, 2026

Doors & Showtime: 7:00PM

‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door

About:

LMT Trio

Date: Wednesday, May 27th, 2026

Doors: 5:00PM to Venue | 7:00PM to Sanctuary

Showtime: 7:30PM

Tickets:
Early Bird - $15 (+$4.57 fees, including tax)
General Admission - $20 (+$4.72 fees, including tax)

‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door

About:

Kurt Loeffler is a Chicago-based drummer, percussionist, bandleader, and music lecturer known for
his dynamic performances and engaging, audience-centered approach. As an active performer, he
leads a range of ensembles—from intimate trios to larger groups—throughout Chicago, while also
presenting music appreciation programs that blend live performance, storytelling, and historical
context.

In addition to lectures, Kurt offers live musical performances that often highlight the same styles
and artists featured in his talks. His ensembles—comprised of some of the top professional
musicians from the Chicago area—perform jazz, standards, Latin, pop, and rock selections from the
Great American Songbook and beyond.

Kurt holds a Master’s Degree in Jazz Drum Set from the University of Illinois, a Master’s Certificate
in Arranging from Berklee College of Music, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Orchestral Percussion from
the University of Michigan. He has also pursued advanced jazz studies at DePaul University and
studied piano, harmony, and theory with renowned educator Alan Swain.

In 1988, Steve Million was a semifinalist in the internationally renowned Thelonious
Monk Piano Competition; that same year, the Missouri native moved to Chicago and
never looked back. The music of Monk continued to play an important role in his
career. In the 90s he formed a two-keyboard band called Monk’s Dream with Mike
Kocour and Robert Shy; in the 2000s created the humor-filled band Thelonious Moog
with Joe "Guido" Welsh; and is now part of a piano duo with esteemed pianist Jeremy
Kahn called Double Monk that performs the music of Monk with their arrangements and
sometimes with the modern dancer Ariane Dolan.

Around 2004 Million began a rewarding career teaching privately at the respected Merit
School of Music, where he is now Jazz Chair, runs classes in jazz piano, jazz ensembles,
and improvisation. In addition to playing his regular nightly gig at the popular downtown
restaurant Catch 35. Million has recorded three CDs for Palmetto Records: Million to
One (1995), Thanks A Million (1997), and Truth Is (1999) featuring such artists as
trumpet great Randy Brecker, saxists Chris Potter and Dick Oatts, and legendary bassist
Michael Moore. He has also released a trio album, Poetic Necessities (BluJazz, 2002), and
a solo album, Remembering The Way Home (Origin, 2008).

Emma Taylor is a multifaceted musician, educator, and arts professional based in Chicago. Emma
is a graduate of Millikin University (BM Music Business and Commercial Music) and the University
of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (MM, DMA). During her time at UIUC, Emma studied under the
direction of Larry Gray and served as the Jazz Bass teaching assistant, teaching private lessons and
running Jazz Band III, as well as the Classical Bass TA. For three years, Emma taught at Millikin
University’s School of Music and School of Theatre and Dance. She has also taught at Purdue
University and Richland Community College.

Emma is an acclaimed bassist and bandleader, having received several awards such as the 2017
DownBeat Outstanding Performance and the 2020 Jazz Achievement Award. She is a sidewoman in
the Central Illinois jazz scene and has played with notable musicians such as Carl Allen, Derrick
Gardner, Jim Pugh, Troy Roberts, Frank Catalano, Joel Spencer, Tito Carrillo, Larry Gray, and Jim
Snidero.

Aside from playing in the US, Emma has also toured and taught masterclasses in Argentina, Chile,
and Cuba, as well as in Mexico with Wave Trio, a modern jazz group, which features two-time
Grammy winning artist Adrian Terrazas-Gonzalez (The Mars Volta, T.R.A.M., Transient) on
woodwinds. Most recently, Emma traveled to Brazil with Millikin University students for a weeklong residency at University de Federal in Uberlandia.

Emma has also been recognized for her talents in dancing, singing, and musical theatre. She toured
Central Illinois as a singer/dancer and performed in numerous productions at Central Illinois Equity
Theatre “The Little Theatre On The Square”. In her free time, Emma enjoys choreographing and
teaching dance classes—attributing her musical feel to her years of dance and performing.

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 Thursday - Saturday for Golden Hour with 1/2 priced bottles of wine, BOGO cocktails, 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!

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

Join us in the Cafe Bar Thursday through Saturday for free live music, starting at 5PM until 8PM. Enjoy our exclusive food and drink specials until 7PM!

Golden Hour at Epiphany Center for the Arts is accentuated by free live music with food and drink specials, and, good friends… creating a magical aura that will help you, our valued patron, wind down or up your day!

Live Music Set from Alejandro Urzagaste 5PM - 8PM (FREE ADMISSION)

Golden Hour Specials

- $4 craft beer

- ½ priced bottle of wine

- $10 Epiphany spirits

- Delicious 2 for 1 lite bites

Golden hour specials end at 7pm but the music doesn't stop, make sure to check out our entertainment calendar to view all of our ticketed events.

About:

Guitarist Alejandro Urzagaste is a midwestern native of South American descent.

His latest release entitled “Universal Translation,” is a program in story form of music featuring Bill Carrothers on piano, Anthony Cox on bass and Ethan Kogan on drums. The opening track “Argent Messages,” is in homage to the pianist, composer Horace Silver with his voice of true inspiration. It was recorded by Miles Hanson at Creation Audio in Minneapolis MN.

Alejandro has performed with Jodie Christian, Von Freeman, Rodney Whitaker, Fred Anderson, Malachi Favors and has toured with Deana Martin and Minneapolis rock pop act 12Rods. 

More information at www.auguitar.com

Seek Ye First

Date: Thursday, May 28th, 2026

Doors: 5:00PM to Venue | 6:30PM to Sanctuary

Showtime: 7:00PM

Tickets:
Early Bird - $15 (+$4.57 fees, including tax)
General Admision - $20 (+$4.72 fees, including tax)

‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door

About Emma Ohm:

Emma Ohm is an old soul with a kid's heart, creating music that grooves, heals, and shines light in a noisy world. Rooted in God's grace and guided by Matthew 5:16, Emma's calling is simple but powerful: to let her light shine before others and leave people with more joy, peace, and hope than when they arrived.

About Jimmy G:

My name is Jimmy, but I go by Jimmy G! I’ve loved writing music & poetry since I was young. I always viewed it as a medium of expression for myself, but with God now being the centerpiece of my life, I view it as a medium to express my gratitude to Him as well as letting others look into the story of my faith walk

About Strings4Jesus:

Strings4Jesus is a worship artist who has played across Chicagoland for 20 years, with appearances at Windy City Worship Collective, Reborn Ministries, and Gigs by Heart, to name a few. A vocalist, guitarist and keys player, his music includes gospel, contemporary christian music and inspirational 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 Thursday - Saturday for Golden Hour with 1/2 priced bottles of wine, BOGO cocktails, 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!

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

FLAMENCODANZA

Date: Friday, May 29th, 2026

Doors: 5:00PM to Venue | 6:30PM to Sanctuary

Showtime: 7:00PM

Tickets:
Advanced - $20 (+$4.72 fees, including tax)
Day of Show - $25 (+$5.13 fees, including tax)
VIP Table for 2 - $60 (+$14.16 fees, including tax)
VIP Table for 4 - $120 (+$15.96 fees, including tax)
VIP tables include admission for 2 or 4 people and a reserved table close to the stage

‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door

About:

FLAMENCODANZA, “Best show of Dance and physical theatre” Hollywood fringe 2022 is a contemporary flamenco show with dance and guitar, that has toured internationally at festivals in Europe, the UK, Oceania and the USA since 2021 performing over 350 shows. The show combines the characteristic elements of rhythm, energy and artistry of Flamenco.

Aylin Bayaz is a contemporary Flamenco dancer and choreographer, relocated to NYC in September 2024. She trained at the Amor de Dios studios in Madrid and the Institute of the Arts Barcelona (MA Dance 2018) among other academies. Her duo show “Flamencodanza”, winner of award “Best show of Dance and physical theatre” Hollywood Fringe 2022, has toured internationally since 2021 performing over 350 shows in Europe, the UK, Oceania and the US.

Anthony "Tiriti” Tran studied flamenco guitar all across Andalucía with various teachers in Granada, Jerez, Córdoba, and more. For the past decade, he has managed Boston-based group Flamenco Boston and has worked with local dancers and dance companies to bring the excitement of flamenco all over New England, including to museums such as the Isabella Stewart Gardner and the Museum of Fine Arts and to universities including MIT, Harvard, Northeastern, and most recently at Boston University. He has performed and continues to perform at venues such as such as The Beehive and Tres Gatos in Boston and Terraza 7 and Sala Astoria in NYC.

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 Thursday - Saturday for Golden Hour with 1/2 priced bottles of wine, BOGO cocktails, 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!

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

Join us in the Cafe Bar Thursday through Saturday for free live music, starting at 5PM until 8PM. Enjoy our exclusive food and drink specials until 7PM!

Golden Hour at Epiphany Center for the Arts is accentuated by free live music with food and drink specials, and, good friends… creating a magical aura that will help you, our valued patron, wind down or up your day!

Live DJ Set from DJ Astro 52 5PM - 8PM (FREE ADMISSION)

Golden Hour Specials

- $16 House Cocktails - BOGO [buy one get one free]

- $4 craft beer

- ½ priced bottle of wine

- $10 Epiphany spirits

- Delicious 2 for 1 lite bites

Golden hour specials end at 7pm but the music doesn't stop, make sure to check out our entertainment calendar to view all of our ticketed events.

About:

Fly Club Presents: Clash - A Rock & Roll Pole Show

Date: Saturday, May 30th, 2026

Doors: 5:00PM to Venue | 7:00PM to Epiphany Hall

Showtime: 7:30PM

Tickets:
General Admission - $45 (+$8.82 fees, including tax)
VIP Table for 2 - $120 (+$15.96 fees, including tax)
VIP Table for 4 - $220 (+$18.96 fees, including tax)
VIP Table for 6 - $333 (+$22.35 fees, including tax)
VIP tables include admission for 2 or 4 or 6 people and a reserved table close to the stage, along with 1 drink ticket and swag bag per person.

‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door

About:

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 Thursday - Saturday for Golden Hour with 1/2 priced bottles of wine, BOGO cocktails, 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!

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