Join us in the Cafe/Bar Wednesday thru Saturday starting at 5 PM - 8PM

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 from Andrew DiRuzza and Jose Gobbo 5 PM - 8 PM (FREE ADMISSION)

Golden Hour Specials

- $4 craft beer

- ½ priced bottle of wine

- Delicious 2 for 1 lite bites

Golden Hour specials end at 8 PM but live music continues until 10 PM/10:30PM in the The Sanctuary 

(Check calendar for upcoming performances)

About: 

Appraised by JazzTimes as “a gifted jazz guitarist and star in the making,” Andrew DiRuzza is a dedicated performer, composer, arranger and educator. Since his first performance at 14 years old, Andrew has performed on multiple continents with musicians from all around the world. Andrew has shared the stage with many renowned musicians, including Yusef Lateef, John Stowell and Adam Schroeder. He performed at the Iowa City Jazz Festival in 2013 and 2014. Andrew enjoys sharing music with the community and has performed with his colleagues at numerous bars, restaurants, retirement centers, etc. In addition to performing in small groups, Andrew has also performed in many large ensembles, including Orchestra Iowa, San Jose State University Jazz Orchestra, University of Iowa Jazz Repertory Ensemble and Umass Chapel Jazz Ensemble.

As a composer, Andrew has written music for various settings, including large jazz ensemble, jazz quintet, solo piano and guitar duo. His original album “Shapes and Analogies” has been played on radio stations across the country. Midwest Record appraised him as “a smart leader any time.” Audiophile Review referred to him as “a skilled guitarist, bandleader, composer and improviser.”

Andrew has been a committed guitar teacher for over 25 years. His students range from six years old to senior citizens. It is Andrew’s firm belief that it is possible to find joy through music at any age. In addition to teaching privately, he has taught at Augustana College, Blackhawk College, Kirkwood Community College and Greenfield Community College.

Andrew started playing guitar at the age of nine. He attended summer courses at Berklee College of Music in 1995 and 1996. He earned his Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 2004. In 2014, he earned his Master of Arts degree in Jazz Studies from the University of Iowa.

No Forgiveness Comedy

Date: Thursday, November 30, 2023

Doors: 5PM for Golden Hour 

Showtime: 8PM 

Tickets: $20 - Advanced | $25 - At door 

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

About the show: 

Christian Royce & Aaron Chase bring you the best comics in Chicago and from all over the country to justify our filthy sins with righteous laughter. Come and enjoy our hot takes on sex, religion, politics and everything in between! Doors open at 8 so skip the confessional, grab a drink and enjoy the show!

About the producers: 

"I Find Stuff I Want To Complain About And Go From There."

Christian Royce was born in Ypsilanti, MI on 4/20 in 1992 the son of a factory supervisor and a school paraprofessional. A true child of the suburbs, Christian got his start at comedy at a vegan pizza shop in Ann Arbor, MI and he's been crushing sets ever since. He moved to Chicago in 2019 where he's a regular at the Chicago Laugh Factory, Zanies & Comedy Bar. As a comedian, he makes light of a wide range of topics including politics, social trends, and current events. Ultimately his goals are to make you laugh, sometimes cry, and even question your own belief system. At times controversial, but always thought provoking.

Aaron Chase is introspective, emotional, thoughtful and hilarious comic. Born and raised in Southern CA. He decided to uproot everything and move to Chicago a-mist the lockdown and hasn't looked back. He'll make you laugh and cry but hopefully mostly laugh.

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!

Full Concert Calendar Here

Golden Hour Menu + Music Schedule

Join us in the Cafe/Bar Wednesday thru Saturday starting at 5 PM - 8PM

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 DJ Funky Blackman 5 PM - 8 PM (FREE ADMISSION)

Golden Hour Specials

- $4 craft beer

- ½ priced bottle of wine

- Delicious 2 for 1 lite bites

Golden Hour specials end at 8 PM but live music continues until 10 PM/10:30PM in the The Sanctuary 

(Check calendar for upcoming performances)

Outside Been Open Comedy Tour featuring Comedian J Smiles

Date: Saturday, December 2, 2023

Doors: 5PM for Golden Hour 

Showtime: 7PM 

Tickets: $40 - General Admission | $80 - VIP individual | $160 - VIP table for 2 | $320 - VIP table for 4 

VIP tickets Include Meet and Greet Photo - Exclusive Commemorative Lanyard + Tour Tote Bag - 10% off All Merch

Please note: If purchasing an individual VIP ticket you may share a table with another reservation

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

About: 

Comedian J Smiles, is an engineer, designer, lawyer, entrepreneur, and caregiver. See what had-happened-was; her daddy dropped dead, and that broke her mama’s brain (ALZ).  WTH?! J found laughter to lick her wounds.

Outside Been Open is a tag that J organically used at the end of her 1st viral FreakNik Tales video. Issa VIBE, a way of life purfecked by GenX. She tackles changing careers, being a caregiver, losing love, being paranoid during the pandemic and naysayers doubting GenXers thrown of dominance.

Comedy with a Cause - her opener, a local painter performing LIVE creating art before our eyes. The one-of-one piece then auctioned with 100% of proceeds benefiting a local dementia organization. 

She has been on Fox, Fox Soul and CBS; plus share the stage with George Wallace, Gary Owen, Luenell, Chris Spencer, Kim Coles, Tony Roberts, and Kim Whitley, among others. J toured with Guy Torry and Faizon Love and performed with Tom Joyner's Fantastic Voyage on Carnival Cruises. Her inaugural Tour sold-out. NPR and Seth Rogen’s HFC have recognized 'Parenting Up!' podcast for J’s merger of humor and hardship as a family caregiver.

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!

Full Concert Calendar Here

Golden Hour Menu + Music Schedule

C21 Women's Ensemble

Date: Sunday, December 3, 2023

Doors: 1:30PM for VIP ticket holders | 2:45PM for General Admission

Showtime: VIP PRE-CONCERT TALK: 2PM | SHOWTIME: 3PM 

Tickets: $25 - Advanced | $15 - Student/Senior | $40 - Individual seat VIP + pre-concert talk at 2PM | $80 - VIP Table for 2 + pre-concert talk at 2PM | $160 - VIP Table for 4 + pre-concert talk at 2PM | $10 - Livestream option (Link available within 24-48 hours before showtime)

About: 

C21 Women's Ensemble is a progressive, auditioned choral ensemble
for women. We strive to be fresh and unpredictable, embracing modern compositions and composers while remaining respectful and grateful to the classic choral tradition. We cherish our storied musical past and are excited about exploring new works.

Philip Daniel

Date: Sunday, December 3, 2023

Doors: 6:30PM

Showtime: 7:30PM

Tickets: $20 - Advanced | $25 - At door

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

About: 

Originating from Lincoln, Nebraska, Daniel is a distinguished pianist and composer, acclaimed for his ability to evoke powerful emotions through his music. He holds a graduate degree in Piano Performance from the UMKC Conservatory and an undergraduate degree in Piano Performance and Piano Pedagogy from Hastings College.

While pursuing his education, Daniel uncovered a fervent passion for composing original music. Drawing inspiration from contemporary classical luminaries like Olafur Arnalds, Nils Frahm, Philip Glass, and Max Richter, he has cultivated a unique musical voice that gracefully merges classical elements, minimalist soundscapes, and cinematic qualities. Daniel’s compositions resonate with both seasoned musicians and casual listeners, creating a profound impact on a diverse audience.

Daniel’s impressive discography boasts ten studio albums, showcasing his ever-evolving artistry. In addition to his solo projects, he has established a successful full-time career in film composing. His evocative scores have been featured in numerous films and his music has been listened to over 30 million times. Daniel now composes for film, dance, and more full-time.

As a composer, Daniel’s primary objective is to create music that elicits deep emotions, fostering a unique connection with each listener. He firmly believes in the transformative power of music and is dedicated to making a positive impact on his community through his work.

Currently residing in Lincoln, Nebraska with his wife and dog, Daniel crafts his masterpieces in his home studio. As a celebrated artist in the world of film composing, Daniel continues to captivate audiences with his emotive and captivating scores.

Wonderful - a Soulful Celebration by Adrian Dunn

Date: Sunday, December 3, 2023

Doors: 6:30PM 

Showtime: 7:30PM

Tickets: $25 - Advanced G/A| $30 - At Door | $80 - VIP tables of 2 | $160 - VIP tables for 4

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

About:

Adrian Dunn is an a critically acclaimed singer, composer, and conductor.  His most recent composition, Emancipation a PBS Special was nominated for 2 Emmy Awards in 2023 featuring The Adrian Dunn Singers & Dunn’s Rize Orchestra. He made his European debut in the Klangwolke Festival in Linz, Austria with the Adrian Dunn Singers. In 2022 he made his Ravinia Festival Chicago Symphony Orchestra composer debut with a choral commission ofGoing Home from the Dvorak New World Symphony conducted by Marin Alsop. He and The Adrian Dunn Singers performed the film score for the  2022 major motion picture, Honk for Jesus starring Sterling K. Brown (from the NBC hit show This Is Us) and  Regina Hall. In 2022 Mr. Dunn won The American Prize in Composition for Requiem from The Mass for  the  Unarmed  Child and was  named  in  the Top  10  Classical music &  Jazz  performances  of  2021  by  Chicago Tribune.  He made his composer and conducting debut with The Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra in June  2021. His interview on his original composition The Black Messiah was published in the Voices: A  World Forum for Music Therapy. 

Mr. Dunn is writing his first full length opera: The 42 Project on  the life of Black Major League  Baseball star Jackie Robinson.  Mr. Dunn’s trilogy cycle second installment Emancipation was recently released as an album featuring  The  Adrian  Dunn  Singers  and  Rize  Orchestra.  His composition Requiem was most recently performed by the Charlotte Symphony  Orchestra and the Morehouse Glee Club in March 2022.  He was also the chorus conductor for the  Mozart  Requiem  with  the  Elgin  Symphony  Orchestra  and  was  a  guest  artist  in  residence  at  California State University Fullerton. 

Mr. Dunn is a MacArthur grant recipient for his original work Hopera: A Hip Hop Opera. He has  opened for international Hip Hop Recording Artist The Roots at Indiana University.  He served as  principle vocal  coach for  Kanye West’s artist  development  program Donda’s House.  He was a  featured artist and vocal coach for the live DVD recording of the Higher Ground Gospel Choir in  Helsinki, Finland.  He has  toured  throughout  the US, South Africa, Italy, Germany,  the UK, and  Scandinavia. 

Mr. Dunn has sung with the Chicago Symphony Chorus, Grant Park Symphony Chorus, and Blossom  Festival Chorus.  He was the chorus conductor for the Seven Last Words of the Unarmed by Joel  Thompson with The Adrian Dunn Singers at Chicago’s Symphony Center and Wentz Hall in 2019.  He was the chorus master for Chicago Opera Theater’s production of Freedom Ride in 2019 and  sang in the 2018 production of Moby Dick with COT.  He was tenor soloist for Handel’s Messiah at  Rockefeller  Chapel  in  2018  and  was  the  tenor  soloist  for  Pucinni’s  Messa  de  Gloria  with  the  Northwestern  University  Orchestra.  He  was  the  Tenor  soloist  of A  Child  of  our  Time with  the  University of Chicago Orchestra in 2019 and was guest artist in residence with the University of  Chicago Chorus. In 2019 he was the composer for the Lyric Unlimited Opera education program at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.  He sung the lead role in the 2017 Chicago premiere of the Paul  Laurence Dunbar opera The Poet and in 2016 served as the opera chorus master for the Midwest  premiere of  the opera Harriet Tubman – When I Crossed That Line  to Freedom with  the South  Shore Opera Company of Chicago.

As  an  active  professional  singer,  producer,  and  songwriter, Mr.  Dunn  has  had  the  privilege  of  working with gospel greats such as Tremaine Hawkins, Myron Butler, Melonie Daniels, Troy Bright,  Lamar Campbell, Damien Sneed, Walt Whitman and the Soul Children of Chicago, Smokie Norful,  Jonathan Nelson, and many more.  He was awarded the 2015 Album Producer of  the Year for AME Live featuring  the AME International Mass Choir from  the Rhythm of Gospel Awards.

Join us in the Cafe/Bar Wednesday thru Saturday starting at 5 PM - 8PM

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 Just Jerry 5 PM - 8 PM (FREE ADMISSION)

Golden Hour Specials

- $4 craft beer

- ½ priced bottle of wine

- Delicious 2 for 1 lite bites

Golden Hour specials end at 8 PM but live music continues until 10 PM/10:30PM in the The Sanctuary 

(Check calendar for upcoming performances).

Join us in the Cafe/Bar Wednesday thru Saturday starting at 5 PM - 8PM

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 from Hearing in Color 5 PM - 8 PM (FREE ADMISSION)

Golden Hour Specials

- $4 craft beer

- ½ priced bottle of wine

- Delicious 2 for 1 lite bites

Golden Hour specials end at 8 PM but live music continues until 10 PM/10:30PM in the The Sanctuary 

(Check calendar for upcoming performances).

Join Hearing in Color's Artistic Director, LaRob K. Rafael in a relaxed performance of songs about love and the holidays! He’ll be joined by pianist, Michael R. Oldham, bassist, Jeremiah Hunt, and percussionist Gregory Artry Jr. to play R&B covers, originals, carols and more! Kick off the festive season with a jukebox concert of great music aimed to drum up end of year support for Hearing in Color! 

Join us in the Cafe/Bar Wednesday thru Saturday starting at 5 PM - 8PM

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 Ryan Moses 5 PM - 8 PM (FREE ADMISSION)

Golden Hour Specials

- $4 craft beer

- ½ priced bottle of wine

- Delicious 2 for 1 lite bites

Golden Hour specials end at 8 PM but live music continues until 10 PM/10:30PM in the The Sanctuary 

(Check calendar for upcoming performances)

About Ryan Moses: