The Chicago Traveler

Today, the United States remembers those who were lost in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. In honor of the victims and their families, the Joffrey Ballet will present an evening of classical, historical, and contemporary performances. The show begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, and the seating bowl will open one hour and a half before show time. Free and open to the public, the presentation will be an unforgettable dedication.
Photo credit: Benjamin Earwicker
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Looptopia, the annual dusk-till-dawn artistic and cultural celebration, lights up the downtown area again this Friday, May 2. This all-night festivity features 300 artists in 100 venues for 14 hours. More than 100,000 people attended last year. Locals, tourists, students, families, artists, musicians—Looptopia invites and entertains them all.
Just to give you an idea, here’s what you can expect to find:

Over 50 groups and soloists offering everything from jazz to electronica to pop to classical.
20 performers show off their moves in ballet, bellydancing, tap, salsa, fire dancing, and more.
Acrobats, circus performers, shadow puppets, experimental artists, and a preview of the 2016 …read more

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I enjoy dancing and seeing dance performances, but I’ll admit I’m usually at a loss when it comes to ballet. However, there are some incredibly beautiful pieces in The Company, a 2003 musical drama about the Joffrey Ballet of Chicago. However, the film also makes sure to point out the pain behind the beauty, as we get a close look at all the blisters, sprains, and tears that are part of a dancer’s everyday life.

The Company (2003)

Directed by:
Robert Altman

Produced by:
Robert Altman
Joshua Astrachan
Neve Campbell
Pamela Koffler
David Levy
David Ley
Christine Vachon

Starring:
Neve Campbell
Malcolm McDowell
James Franco

Distributed by:
Sony Pictures Classics

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