Chicago's Annual Salon Series presents an educational interactive workshop with SALLY MAYES, SPIDER SALOFF CARLA GORDON and BECKIE MENZIE on Saturday, Feb 11th 11:30am to 3:30pm
MASTER CLASS WITH THREE PERSPECTIVES
Open to both students and observers - Limited availability.
Tony Nominated Actress SALLY MAYES; Cabaret & Recording Artist
SPIDER SALOFF; with Songwriter & Columnist CARLA GORDON
Teaching a Master Class Together for a limited number of students, and up to 10 auditors
WHERE & WHEN? Saturday, Feb 11th, 2012 11:30am to 3:30pm
(Location TBA to registrants only - There will be a 30 minute lunch
break at 12:30pm) - Lunch is not provided with registration.
This is a rare opportunity to work with New York based performer Sally
Mayes directly who recently appeared off-Broadway to rave reviews in PLAY
IT COOL and THE BEST IS YET TO COME in this years (2011) New York theatre season!
In addition, students will work with Spider Saloff who is
both an accomplished performer who tours with her many self contained concerts and a one woman musical theatre piece THE ROAR OF THE BUTTERFLY, will help
students with phrasing and share vocal improvisational skills.
Also, students will receive feedback on comedy skills, special
material and discuss how to build relationships with Chicago media
with valuable insight from songwriter and cabaret journalist Carla
Gordon joins the panel of teachers.
Students selected through the registration process will be asked to
prepare and bring sheet music for two contrasting cabaret or musical
theatre style songs and also provide four copies of the sheet music,
one for the pianist and one for each of the three teachers.
Auditors will observe these three remarkable perspectives work with
registered students, and learn essential tools to crafting remarkable
cabaret performances. Auditors will be able to observe the artistic
process of creation.
Sally, Spider and Carla will work with students on
many elements including, but not limited to, performance, interpretation,
musical arrangements, parodies, and also to explore how an artists work is
perceived by a Chicago based cabaret critic .
Beckie Menzie is scheduled to play piano for this class.
The class also includes a Q&A session and is open to the general public!
Audition to participate as a student is not required. However you will need to prepare at least two songs and have sheet music in your key for the class.
To Audit, absolutely no preparation is needed. Auditors take part in the Q&A.
Admittance will be on a first come, first served basis, once payment is received. To register email cbrooks@kmpartists.com
REGISTRATION
Students: $ 200.00 per person
Auditors: $ 40.00 per person
To register please include your name and phone number with all submissions and requests. Should the class fill up, we'll start a waiting list. Space is extremely limited so register soon!
Music
01/17/2012
04/06/2011
Sunday, April 17th Celebrate Three Years of The Salon Series of Chicago!
Although we lost the multi-talented Beatrice Arthur a few years ago, she is not forgotten. Arthur will be remembered again in Queen Bea—A Tribute To Beatrice Arthur performed one afternoon only April 17 in the season finale of the Lake Shore Salon Series.
Beatrice Arthur was the larger-than-life actress who delighted Broadway audiences as the original matchmaker in Fiddler on the Roof and the hard-drinking actress in Mame before she went on to star in the groundbreaking '70s TV series Maude and, in the '80s, the beloved sitcom The Golden Girls. While many know of Arthur’s television successes and Emmy awards, few know that early in her career, Arthur tasted success on Broadway and on the big screen, even winning a Tony Award for her role as Vera Charles, the feisty pal of Angela Lansbury’s title character in Mame. She would go on to play the same role in the musical’s big-screen adaptation; then opposite Lucille Ball. In her later years, Arthur performed her one woman cabaret show, Just Between Friends both on Broadway and in 2001 at the Park West Theater in Chicago.
Fellow silver-haired cabaret chanteuse, Chicago based Carla Gordon along with musical director, Beckie Menzie will be performing the salute . Cabaret Scenes magazine called Queen Bea “Hilarious….. touching”….and “show-stopping.” Gordon, cited as a “honey-voiced smartass,” in her most recent review, was a guest of Arthur’s director at Bea’s Memorial Celebration hosted by Angela Lansbury. “I learned so much that day about why everyone loved Bea,” Gordon shares, “Not only was she a remarkably talented woman, she was also a remarkable citizen, raising many thousands of dollars for homeless gay youth and for PETA and other animal rights organizations. And she was funny as anything. It is such an honor to be saluting this Queen Bea!”
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS WHILE THEY ARE STILL AVAILABLE
03/02/2011
Next Salon Event Scheduled for Sunday, March 20th
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The 3rd Annual Salon Series Continues for Cabaret Month!
Join us Sunday (4pm to 6pm) March 20th for Chicago's own Lake Shore Salon Series, procceds to benefit The Mabel Mercer Foundation SEATING IS LIMITED The salon Sunday, March 20th will be held at the private homes of Edgewater residents Clyde Whitaker and Joan Sasano. On Sunday, March 20th (4pm to 6pm) the Salon Series is proud to invite you to our very first literary salon. While there will music as usual, the focus will be on the words and biographies of NY Times Best-selling Author James Gavin. Gavin will discuss and then open up an interactive Q & A as he leads discussion and remembers American icon, Lena Horne (June 30, 1917 – May 9, 2010) and Chet Baker (December 23, 1929 – May 13, 1988). Tickets officially now on sale for March 20th featuring James Gavin (www.jamesgavin.com)
with special guest Spider Saloff (www.spidersaloff.com).
Gourmet snacks and wine/champagne included in the ticket price: $45 per person or $80 for a pair of tickets.
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02/10/2011
01/27/2011
12/10/2010
Ch-ch-changes in the Wind for 2011 Events!
The winds have certainly changed around here...
The February salon has to be postponed due to unforseen circumstances. Don't worry, we can still recommend two great events happening that same evening if you email us (info@kmpartists.com).
Sunday, March 20th JAMES GAVIN (NY Times Best Selling Author) 4pm to 6pm -
Check out these links: http://www.jamesgavin.com http://kmp.typepad.com/stormy_weather/
The final salon of the 2010-2011 season will be Chicago's own CARLA GORDON's
"Queen Bea" - A salute to Bea Authur
The final salon of the 3rd Annual Season will be Sunday, April 17th 4pm to 6pm
09/09/2010
Last Five Tickets Now On Sale for Sunday, Sept 12th Salon
The salon this Sunday features Steve Ross and takes place in River North (Chicago) form 4pm to 6pm. Snacks and champagne, stimulating conversation and World-class entertainment provided in an intimate space within a private home.
Click HERE for tickets or call 773-327-1919 for tickets-
08/10/2010
The Crown Prince of Cabaret Kicks-off 3rd Annual Salon Series 9/12
"The Crown Prince of Cabaret"
STEVE ROSS
Sunday, September 12th (4pm to 6pm)
STEVE ROSS rose to fame as a cabaret
entertainer during his lengthy sojourns at New York’s fabled Algonquin Hotel
and Ted Hook’s Backstage in the late 1970’s. He has spent the ensuing decades
singing and playing in smart clubs and swank parties all over the world. The
Ritz in London, the Crillon in Paris and the Imperial Hotel Tokyo, in addition
to festivals in Hong Kong, Perth and Spoleto – these are but highlights of
Steve’s appearances on six continents. In
1992 he made his Off-Broadway debut
in his own tribute to Fred Astaire, I WON’T DANCE. He continues to tour with
solo concerts, master classes, theatrical engagements and symphonic Pops
appearances. In 1997 he
made his Broadway debut in the acclaimed revival of Noel Coward's PRESENT
LAUGHTER, performing opposite Frank Langella.
In the 90's Steve had his own radio show for both the BBC and National Public Radio.
Steve has also performed atop New York City at RAINBOW & STARS,
with a modified version of I WON’T DANCE. The New York Times hailed
Steve as "The suavest of all male cabaret performers…the quintessence of old-style urbanity.” The San Francisco Chronicle raves, “Attending a Ross performance is like
opening a treasure chest of great, often rare, songs. No one performing today
is his equal. They just don’t make ‘em like this anymore.”
Appetizers
and champagne are provided along with a thirty minute performance all
inclusive in the ticket price. The salon performance will commence in
River North at the home of Frank Krug on Sunday, September 12th at 4:00pm with pre-show
reception, performance begins at 5:00pm.
After a ticket purchase has been made, patrons will be sent an exact address and directions to the private residence where the salon will be held. Due to the fact that these salon events are held in a private home, seating is limited.
Click HERE to purchase tickets now...this event will sell-out!
Those interested in a private coaching or a mini-master class with
Steve Ross while he is in Chicago should call 773-327-1919.
05/07/2010
Memories from The 2nd Annual Lake Shore Salon
KMP wishes to offer many thanks once again to Bill and Lee for the wonderful home to host a truly magical event, and once more thank you one and all for your continued support of the salon series.
Just some "Scattered pictures..." from April 25, 2010 as the Lake Shore Salon series was honored with a live performance by SIMPLY BARBRA on Streisand's birthday weekend!
On Valentine's Day 2010 the Salon was held at the home of Frank Krug featuring Chicago legend SPIDER SALOFF.
In November 2009, we celebrated the music of Vienna to Weimar with Award-winning New York cabaret artists KT SULLIVAN and KAREN KOHLER.
The complete 2010-2011 season line-up will be posted online by the end of May! Those who attended the salon on April 25 heard about some of the performers in the upcoming season and purchased season tickets on the spot so you are still keeping the secret. Because admission to these events is somewhat limited we encourage folks to purchase tickets in advance.
Tickets for the 3rd Annual Lake Shore Salon Series go on sale to the general public on June 1, 2010. Send an email to
info@kmpartists.com for information about future Lake Shore Salon
series events.
A very special thank you to our celebrity photographer Steve Star.
