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Review: Nova Linea Musica Artist in Residence Rabia Brooke and Friends Shine at The Checkout

A great collaboration between Nova Linea Musica and Access Contemporary Music took place at The Checkout on Sunday. Violinist and NLM Artist in Residence Rabia Brooke led the NLM Piano […]

  • Kathy D. Hey
  • April 15, 2026
    • Chicago history , Classical , Review

    Review: Black Oak Ensemble Brings A Musical Dimension to Studs Terkel’s Working

    The opening festival of the CheckOut continues, featuring a diverse array of Chicago composers, musicians, and those who have documented the inner life of the citizens who live in this […]

  • Kathy D. Hey
  • September 24, 2025
    • Classical , Festivals , Music , Previews

    Preview: Chicago Welcomes The CheckOut, a New Performance Space for Contemporary Classical Music

    This weekend, Chicago’s north side will welcome a new performance space intended for contemporary classical chamber music. Formed by Access Contemporary Music, The CheckOut is turning a long-vacant 7-Eleven into […]

  • Louis Harris
  • September 10, 2025
    • Classical , Festivals , Music

    Preview: Thirsty Ears Classical Street Festival Airs This Weekend

    The fourth annual Thirsty Ears Festival 2019, Chicago’s only street fair centered on classical music, takes place this Saturday and Sunday on Wilson between Hermitage and Ravenswood. Hosted by Access […]

  • Louis Harris
  • August 7, 2019
    • Classical , Festivals , Music

    Preview: Classical Music Hits the Streets in the First Thirsty Ears Festival

    The latest manifestation of Chicago’s well-documented cultural phenomenon of partying in the streets is the Thirsty Ears Street Festival, Chicago’s first and only street fair devoted to classical music. Hosted […]

  • Louis Harris
  • August 10, 2016
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