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We’re proud to present our film series, BACinema,
a unique mix of the best international, independent and classic
films. Popcorn, too! Films are presented at 7:30pm on every
Wednesday of the month, unless otherwise noted. Call 773.445.3838
or stop by the arts center for film schedule. See you at the
movies. (All tickets $7/$5 BAC members, unless otherwise noted.)
Goodbye Solo (2009) - top
Wednesday - July 08
7:30 PM
For the follow-up to his critically lauded social-realist dramas MAN PUSH CART and CHOP SHOP, director Ramin Bahrani leaves New York City behind and returns to his home town of Winston-Salem, North...  $7/$5 BAC Members
Not Rated. RT: 1:31
For the follow-up to his critically lauded social-realist dramas MAN PUSH CART and CHOP SHOP, director Ramin Bahrani leaves New York City behind and returns to his home town of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Though the scenery has changed, Bahrani’s tender, humane vision remains. As with those previous films, Bahrani focuses his story on a cultural outsider, the type of person who usually gets relegated to a movie's background. Solo (Souleymane Sy Savane) is a Senegalese taxi driver whose latest fare, a weathered and despondent old Southerner named William (Red West), offers him big money to drive to a mountain peak, where it appears that William is going to commit suicide. A good-natured and kind-spirited man, Solo is disturbed by this revelation. Out of a deep sense of purpose, he embarks on a mission to save William. Working with his main creative collaborator, cinematographer Michael Simmonds, Bahrani casts a luminous spell over his deceptively simple tale. The director, who also edits his films, keeps the story moving forward while allowing it to breathe. He also extracts flawless, fully lived-in performances from Savane and West. Though Bahrani’s previous films have been deservedly praised, he has vaulted himself into the top ranks of American indie directors with GOODBYE SOLO. This masterfully realized story of life and death is destined to stand as one of 2009’s best.
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Sugar (2009) - top
Wednesday - July 15
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
 $7/$5 BAC Members
Rated: R. RT: 2 hrs.
Sugar follows the story of Miguel Santos, a.k.a. Sugar, a Dominican pitcher from San Pedro De Macorís, struggling to make it to the big leagues and pull himself and his family out of poverty. Playing professionally at a baseball academy in the Dominican Republic, Miguel finally gets his break at age 19 when he advances to the United States’ minor league system; but when his play on the mound falters, he begins to question the single-mindedness of his life’s ambition. The baseball academy where Miguel Santos has been training as a pitcher since he was signed at age 16 is a breeding ground for major league talent. Living at the facility during the week, players go through rigorous daily training, while scouts observe and grade their abilities. Sugar’s uncommon ability on the mound is apparent, but there are thousands of teenagers across the island just like Miguel, all of whom hope for the opportunity to advance to the United States minor league system – just the first step of many on an arduous journey to the big leagues. Miguel spends his weekends at home, passing from the landscaped gardens and manicured fields on one side of the guarded academy gate to the underdeveloped, more chaotic world beyond. In his small village outside San Pedro de Macorís, Miguel enjoys a kind of celebrity status. His neighbors gather to welcome him back for the weekend; the children ask him for extra baseballs or an old glove. To his family, who lost their father years before, Miguel is their hope and shining star. With the small bonus he earned when he signed with the academy some time ago, he has started to build his family a new house – one that has a bigger kitchen for his mom and a separate room for his grandmother.
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Manhattan Melodrama (1934) - top
Wednesday - July 22
7:30 PM
$7/$5 BAC Members
Digital Screening!
Clark Gable, William Powell, and Myrna Loy star in this aptly titled film about best friends who end up on opposite sides of the law and fall in love with the same woman. Young Blackie Gallagher... Not Rated: RT: 1:34.
Clark Gable, William Powell, and Myrna Loy star in this aptly titled film about best friends who end up on opposite sides of the law and fall in love with the same woman. Young Blackie Gallagher (Mickey Rooney) and Jim Wade are orphaned at the same time and adopted by the same father, but they have very different aspirations. Diligent Wade (Powell) grows up to become the local district attorney, while dashing Blackie (Gable) runs a gambling joint. Wade runs for governor and during the election is forced to prosecute Blackie for a murder that could send Blackie to the electric chair even if Blackie's motives were pure. Meanwhile, Blackie's mistress, Eleanor (Myrna Loy), is falling hard for Wade. This tearjerker was an enormous financial and commercial success in its day, and it's the only film in which Gable and Powell worked together. The three stars are perfectly cast, and their accomplished performances create a fine melodrama.
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Every Little Step (2009) - top
Wednesday - July 29
7:30 PM
 $7/$5 BAC Members
Rated PG-13. RT: 1:36
After raking in awards at several major film festivals, EVERY LITTLE STEP reaches movie audiences and Broadway fans alike. A film about a musical that is itself about the casting of a musical, the documentary takes fans inside the makings of A CHORUS LINE. Much of it focuses on the casting process for the musical’s 2005 revival, though it also takes fans through the show’s many incarnations and to its original inspiration. Back in 1974, choreographer Michael Bennett saw the potential for a spectacular show in the recorded late-night conversations of several stage performers. One year--and a lot of labor--later, A CHORUS LINE premiered to high acclaim, introducing the world to what would turn out to be a timeless work. EVERY LITTLE STEP takes viewers through the next few decades with rare footage and fresh interviews, showing the show’s history unfold in a world filled with war, anxiety, and political change. As casting is done is for the 2005 revival, audiences see how much the times have changed in the light of media outlets like MySpace and AMERICAN IDOL. As viewers get to know the actors behind the production, the realms of theater and reality blur. With its underdog heroes and self-reflexive narrative, A CHORUS LINE is understandably appealing to today’s reality-show audiences. The film is the joint effort of directors James D. Stern and Adam Del Deo, whose backgrounds as theatre producers, filmmakers, and documentarians combine well to create a film that manages to be not only educational but as entertaining as its subject.
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Chicago Kids Company presents: The Princess & the Pea - top
Wednesday - July 01 -- Thursday - July 02
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
 Show runs through August 21
Click here for full performance schedule
$10/Group rates available
A Prince wants to marry a real princess. He travels about the world
searching for a real princess but returns home disappointed. One evening,
a young woman claiming to be a real princess seeks shelter from a storm
in the prince's castle. The Queen decides to test the Princess by placing
a single pea underneath twenty mattresses. Only a real princess can feel
the pea while she sleeps! Is this girl a real Princess? Be the first to see this brand new show!
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BAC CLOSED - top
Saturday - July 04 -- Sunday - July 05
BAC CLOSED. Happy Fourth of July!
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Cool Jazz Mondays (FREE!) - top
Monday - July 06
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
 FREE!
The Pat Noland Group featuring Patrick Noland (piano and guitar), Pete Vancura (bass) and Rusty Jones (drums) plays jazz every Monday June 1 - August 30 in the courtyard. Bring picnic blankets or chairs.
(In case of rain, concerts will move indoors.)
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Chicago Kids Company presents: The Princess & the Pea - top
Wednesday - July 08 -- Friday - July 10
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Show runs through August 21
Click here for full performance schedule
$10/Group rates available
A Prince wants to marry a real princess. He travels about the world
searching for a real princess but returns home disappointed. One evening,
a young woman claiming to be a real princess seeks shelter from a storm
in the prince's castle. The Queen decides to test the Princess by placing
a single pea underneath twenty mattresses. Only a real princess can feel
the pea while she sleeps! Is this girl a real Princess? Be the first to see this brand new show!
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Leon Russell - top
Saturday - July 11
8:00 PM
  $40/$35 BAC Members
The ultimate rock n' roll session man returns to the BAC. Leon Russell is a music legend and perhaps the most versatile musician in the history of rock 'n roll. In his distinguished 50 year career he has played on, arranged, written and/or produced some of the best records in popular music. As a songwriter, Leon's songs have hit the charts across all genres and have been covered by an of artists that includes Ray Charles ('A Song For You'), B.B. King ('Hummingbird'), The Carpenters ('Superstar') and Joe Cocker ('Delta Lady').
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Cool Jazz Mondays (FREE!) - top
Monday - July 13
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
FREE!
The Pat Noland Group featuring Patrick Noland (piano and guitar), Pete Vancura (bass) and Rusty Jones (drums) plays jazz every Monday June 1 - August 30 in the courtyard. Bring picnic blankets or chairs.
(In case of rain, concerts will move indoors.)
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Teen Thespians Summer Theater present: Disney's Aladdin Jr. - top
Wednesday - July 15 -- Thursday - July 16
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
 $10/$8 BAC Members, Seniors & students with ID
$6 for groups of 20 or more.
(To reserve group tickets contact Nora at 773-445-3838 ext. 208)
Each year our Teen Thespians program produces a show for young audiences. This summer's Disney's "Aladdin Jr." gives teens a taste of what it's like to be a professional performer as they entertain student groups from across the city. Stunning sets and costumes are created in out teen internship program. Directed by: Emily Dugan.
Discover "A Whole New World" of magic as you join Aladdin and Jasmine on a magic carpet ride through the adventures with a magic lamp, an evil magician, and an entire chorus of singing, dancing genies. Appropriate for ages 4-Teen. This performance features an optional post-show question-and-answer session with the cast, director, and "behind the scenes" crew.
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Teen Open Mic - top
Wednesday - July 15
7:30 PM
 $5 - Ages 13-19
Doors open at 7pm. Show begins at 7:30pm.
Hosted by Anthony Whitaker.
Open to poets, musicians, vocalists, dancers, rap artists, stand-up comedians, and talents that defy description, our open mic is a chance to show off your special skills. Concessions will be available for purchase for $1. We provide one microphone, an amp, and a piano (accompanist not provided). You provide the talent! Participants receive a 5-minute time slot. Outstanding participants may be asked to return as a “headliner” with a 10-minute performance.
Performance slots fill up fast, so performers are encouraged to schedule in advance at anthony@beverlyartcenter.org or 773.445.3838 x216.
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Teen Thespians Summer Theater present: Disney's Aladdin Jr. - top
Thursday - July 16
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
$10/$8 BAC Members, Seniors & students with ID
$6 for groups of 20 or more.
(To reserve group tickets contact Nora at 773-445-3838 ext. 208)
Each year our Teen Thespians program produces a show for young audiences. This summer's Disney's "Aladdin Jr." gives teens a taste of what it's like to be a professional performer as they entertain student groups from across the city. Stunning sets and costumes are created in out teen internship program. Directed by: Emily Dugan.
Discover "A Whole New World" of magic as you join Aladdin and Jasmine on a magic carpet ride through the adventures with a magic lamp, an evil magician, and an entire chorus of singing, dancing genies. Appropriate for ages 4-Teen.
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Johnny Winter - top
Friday - July 17
8:00 PM
 $40/$35 BAC Members
For over 30 years, Johnny Winter has been a guitar hero without equal. Signing to Columbia records in 1969, Johnny immediately laid out the blueprint for his fresh take on classic blues ? a prime combination for the legions of fans just discovering the blues via the likes of Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton. Constantly shifting between simple country blues in the vein of Robert Johnson, to all-out electric slide guitar blues-rock, - Johnny has always been one of the most respected singers and guitar players in rock and the clear link between British blues-rock and American Southern rock (a la the Allman Brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd.) Throughout the '70s and '80s, Johnny was the unofficial torch-bearer for the blues, championing and aiding the careers of his idols like Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker. His recent Grammy nominated ?I'm A Bluesman? disc Virgin/EMI, has only added to his Texas-sized reputation. Rock And Roll, Hoochie Koo, Johnny B. Goode, I'm Yours And I'm Hers and Highway 61 Revisited are just some of his greatest hits.
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Chicago Kids Company presents: The Princess & the Pea - top
Saturday - July 18
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Show runs through August 21
Click here for full performance schedule
$10/Group rates available
A Prince wants to marry a real princess. He travels about the world
searching for a real princess but returns home disappointed. One evening,
a young woman claiming to be a real princess seeks shelter from a storm
in the prince's castle. The Queen decides to test the Princess by placing
a single pea underneath twenty mattresses. Only a real princess can feel
the pea while she sleeps! Is this girl a real Princess? Be the first to see this brand new show!
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Teen Thespians present: Disney's Aladdin Jr. - top
Saturday - July 18
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
$10/$8 BAC Members, Seniors & students with ID
$6 for groups of 20 or more.
(To reserve group tickets contact Nora at 773-445-3838 ext. 208)
Each year our Teen Thespians program produces a show for young audiences. This summer's Disney's "Aladdin Jr." gives teens a taste of what it's like to be a professional performer as they entertain student groups from across the city. Stunning sets and costumes are created in out teen internship program. Directed by: Emily Dugan.
Discover "A Whole New World" of magic as you join Aladdin and Jasmine on a magic carpet ride through the adventures with a magic lamp, an evil magician, and an entire chorus of singing, dancing genies. Appropriate for ages 4-Teen.
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Teen Thespians Summer Theater present: Disney's Aladdin Jr. - top
Saturday - July 18
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
$10/$8 BAC Members, Seniors & students with ID
$6 for groups of 20 or more.
(To reserve group tickets contact Nora at 773-445-3838 ext. 208)
Each year our Teen Thespians program produces a show for young audiences. This summer's Disney's "Aladdin Jr." gives teens a taste of what it's like to be a professional performer as they entertain student groups from across the city. Stunning sets and costumes are created in out teen internship program. Directed by: Emily Dugan.
Discover "A Whole New World" of magic as you join Aladdin and Jasmine on a magic carpet ride through the adventures with a magic lamp, an evil magician, and an entire chorus of singing, dancing genies. Appropriate for ages 4-Teen.
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Teen Thespians Summer Theater present: Disney's Aladdin Jr. - top
Sunday - July 19
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
$10/$8 BAC Members, Seniors & students with ID
$6 for groups of 20 or more.
(To reserve group tickets contact Nora at 773-445-3838 ext. 208)
Each year our Teen Thespians program produces a show for young audiences. This summer's Disney's "Aladdin Jr." gives teens a taste of what it's like to be a professional performer as they entertain student groups from across the city. Stunning sets and costumes are created in out teen internship program. Directed by: Emily Dugan.
Discover "A Whole New World" of magic as you join Aladdin and Jasmine on a magic carpet ride through the adventures with a magic lamp, an evil magician, and an entire chorus of singing, dancing genies. Appropriate for ages 4-Teen.
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Cool Jazz Mondays (FREE!) - top
Monday - July 20
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
FREE!
The Pat Noland Group featuring Patrick Noland (piano and guitar), Pete Vancura (bass) and Rusty Jones (drums) plays jazz every Monday June 1 - August 30 in the courtyard. Bring picnic blankets or chairs.
(In case of rain, concerts will move indoors.)
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Chicago Kids Company presents: The Princess & the Pea - top
Thursday - July 23 -- Saturday - July 25
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Show runs through August 21
Click here for full performance schedule
$10/Group rates available
A Prince wants to marry a real princess. He travels about the world
searching for a real princess but returns home disappointed. One evening,
a young woman claiming to be a real princess seeks shelter from a storm
in the prince's castle. The Queen decides to test the Princess by placing
a single pea underneath twenty mattresses. Only a real princess can feel
the pea while she sleeps! Is this girl a real Princess? Be the first to see this brand new show!
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Second Stages Camp presents: "Disney's The Jungle Book KIDS" - top
Friday - July 24
7:00 PM
$10/$8 BAC Members, Seniors & Students with ID
Performed by the Second Stages summer camp with colorful characters and that toe-tapping jungle rhythm. The jungle is jumpin' with jazz in this exciting Disney classic! Join Mowgli, Baloo, King Louie and the gang as they swing their way through madcap adventures and thwart the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan. Specially adapted from the beloved film, this musical for elementary or middle schools includes all your favorite Disney tunes, like "The Bare Necessities," and "I Wan'na Be Like You."
Directed by Diane Honeyman.
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Denny Diamond with The Change of Habit Band - top
Saturday - July 25
8:00 PM
$25/$20 BAC Members
Denny Diamond brings the sound, look and sensation of Neil Diamond to the stage in his tribute show with The Change of Habit Band.
Click here to sample Denny Diamond's songs and website.
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Second Stages Camp presents: "Disney's The Jungle Book KIDS" - top
Sunday - July 26
2:00 PM
$10/$8 BAC Members, Seniors & Students with ID
Performed by the Second Stages summer camp with colorful characters and that toe-tapping jungle rhythm. The jungle is jumpin' with jazz in this exciting Disney classic! Join Mowgli, Baloo, King Louie and the gang as they swing their way through madcap adventures and thwart the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan. Specially adapted from the beloved film, this musical for elementary or middle schools includes all your favorite Disney tunes, like "The Bare Necessities," and "I Wan'na Be Like You."
Directed by Diane Honeyman.
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Cool Jazz Mondays (FREE!) - top
Monday - July 27
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
FREE!
The Pat Noland Group featuring Patrick Noland (piano and guitar), Pete Vancura (bass) and Rusty Jones (drums) plays jazz every Monday June 1 - August 30 in the courtyard. Bring picnic blankets or chairs.
(In case of rain, concerts will move indoors.)
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Chicago Kids Company presents: The Princess & the Pea - top
Wednesday - July 29 -- Friday - July 31
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Show runs through August 21
Click here for full performance schedule
$10/Group rates available
A Prince wants to marry a real princess. He travels about the world
searching for a real princess but returns home disappointed. One evening,
a young woman claiming to be a real princess seeks shelter from a storm
in the prince's castle. The Queen decides to test the Princess by placing
a single pea underneath twenty mattresses. Only a real princess can feel
the pea while she sleeps! Is this girl a real Princess? Be the first to see this brand new show!
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PLAYBAC Summer Theater Camp presents: Cats - top
Wednesday - July 29
12:30 PM - 2:15 PM
 Field trip performance! Limited additional tickets may be available.
$6 for groups of 20 or more.
(To reserve group tickets contact Nora at 773-445-3838 ext. 208)
Our professional-level theater training program is back! This year's production, Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Cats", will feature spectacular sets and costumes designed and constructed in our on-site internship program. Directed by Anthony Whitaker.
There's magic in the moonlight as the cats come out to sing, dance, play and share their adventures in this colorful interpretation of T.S. Elliot's whimsical poetry. A series of delightful musical vignettes keep young audiences entralled as they explore the world from a cat's point of view. Appropriate for ages 5-Teen.This performance features a 10-minute question and answer session with the director during intermission.
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Teen Open Mic - top
Wednesday - July 29
7:30 PM
$5 - Ages 13-19
Doors open at 7pm. Show begins at 7:30pm.
Hosted by Anthony Whitaker.
Open to poets, musicians, vocalists, dancers, rap artists, stand-up comedians, and talents that defy description, our open mic is a chance to show off your special skills. Concessions will be available for purchase for $1. We provide one microphone, an amp, and a piano (accompanist not provided). You provide the talent! Participants receive a 5-minute time slot. Outstanding participants may be asked to return as a “headliner” with a 10-minute performance.
Performance slots fill up fast, so performers are encouraged to schedule in advance at anthony@beverlyartcenter.org or 773.445.3838 x216.
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PLAYBAC Summer Theater Camp presents: Cats - top
Thursday - July 30 -- Friday - July 31
7:30 PM - 9:15 PM
$10/$8 BAC Members, Seniors & students with ID
$6 for groups of 20 or more.
(To reserve group tickets contact Nora at 773-445-3838 ext. 208)
Our professional-level theater training program is back! This year's production, Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Cats", will feature spectacular sets and costumes designed and constructed in our on-site internship program. Directed by Anthony Whitaker.
There's magic in the moonlight as the cats come out to sing, dance, play and share their adventures in this colorful interpretation of T.S. Elliot's whimsical poetry. A series of delightful musical vignettes keep young audiences entralled as they explore the world from a cat's point of view. Appropriate for ages 5-Teen.
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PLAYBAC Summer Theater Camp presents: Cats - top
Saturday - August 01
2:00 PM - 3:45 PM
$10/$8 BAC Members, Seniors & students with ID
$6 for groups of 20 or more.
(To reserve group tickets contact Nora at 773-445-3838 ext. 208)
Our professional-level theater training program is back! This year's production, Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Cats", will feature spectacular sets and costumes designed and constructed in our on-site internship program. Directed by Anthony Whitaker.
There's magic in the moonlight as the cats come out to sing, dance, play and share their adventures in this colorful interpretation of T.S. Elliot's whimsical poetry. A series of delightful musical vignettes keep young audiences entralled as they explore the world from a cat's point of view. Appropriate for ages 5-Teen.
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Cool Jazz Mondays (FREE!) - top
Monday - August 03
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
FREE!
The Pat Noland Group featuring Patrick Noland (piano and guitar), Pete Vancura (bass) and Rusty Jones (drums) plays jazz every Monday June 1 - August 30 | |
