Mayne Stage/ Act One Pub Newsletter 3.21.12

March 21, 2012 Just Announced BOB STROUD HOSTS ROCK & ROLL ROOTS LIVE! May 4 SIERRA LEONE'S REFUGEE ALL STARS JUNE 2 IMPROV EVERY TUESDAY WITH ONE GROUP MIND 7:30, 8:30, 9:30 The largest stage to see improv in Chicago! UPCOMING SHOWS CLASSICAL CONVERSATIONS 3/21 @ 6:30PM GAPERSBLOCK PRESENTS CAPONE'S WHISKEY: THE STORY OF TEMPLETON RYE 3/22 @ 8PM FEAR NO ART PRESENTS THE DINNER PARTY 3/26 @ 7PM MEGITZA QUARTET AND UGOCHI 3/30 @ 9PM AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH GREGORY PORTER 4/1 @ 7:30PM LEE RITENOUR 4/4 @ 8PM THIS IS TANGO NOW 4/6 @ 7PM THIS IS TANGO NOW 4/6 @ 9:30PM THIS IS TANGO NOW 4/7 @ 7PM THIS IS TANGO NOW 4/7 @ 9:30PM JUDAH FRIEDLANDER 4/11 @ 8PM STEVE GIBONS' GYPSY RHYTHM PROJECT & BULBUL ENSEMBLE 4/12 @ 8PM RUPA AND THE APRIL FISHES 4/14 @ 9PM QUIET RIOT 4/15 @ 8PM SPLIT LIP RAYFIELD / THE LAWRENCE PETERS OUTFIT / THE PAULINA HOLLERS 4/18 @ 9PM LEON RUSSELL 4/19 @ 8PM JUDY AT CARNEGIE 4/20 @ 8PM JUDY AT CARNEGIE 4/20 @ 10:30PM JUDY AT CARNEGIE 4/21 @ 8PM JUDY AT CARNEGIE 4/21 @ 10:30PM AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH EDDIE PALMIERI 4/22 @ 7PM AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH EDDIE PALMIERI 4/22 @ 9:30PM THIRD COAST PERCUSSION 5/25 @ 8PM THE KNUX ABSTRACT GIANTS / I LOVE RICH 4/26 @ 9PM NICK THUNE 4/27 @ 8 & 10:30PM 4/28 @ 8 & 10:30PM HEAR KITTY KITTY 4/29 @ 7:30PM FEAR NO ART PRESENTS THE DINNER PARTY 4/30 @ 7PM CLASSICAL CONVERSATIONS 5/2 @ 6:30PM GEOFF TATE of QUEENSRYCHE 5/5 @ 8PM JAMIE KILSTEIN 5/16 @ 8PM CHICAGO RED LINE 5/18 @ 8PM CHICAGO RED LINE 5/19 @ 8PM CHRIS GREENE QUARTET CD RELEASE PARTY 5/24 @ 8PM THE NEW ORLEANS SUSPECTS 5/26 @ 8PM CHICAGO DANCE CRASH KTF PRESENTS BAT DANCE 6/1 @ 8PM RICARDO LEMVO AND MAKINA LOCA 6/29 @ 9PM MARC MARON 8/2-5 CHICAGO DANCE CRASH KTF PRESENTS THE 2012 KTF OPEN INVITATIONAL 8/24 @ 8PM HAL SPARKS 9/6-8 CHICAGO DANCE CRASH KTF PRESENTS KANYE VS DYLAN: A NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS 11/2 @ 8PM Greetings! Things are looking bright this Spring. The weather is unseasonably phenomenal, our pub's patio is open and we have a schedule of shows that will get you excited! For comedy fans, we have Natasha Leggero from Chelsea Lately and Last Comic Standing this weekend! We also just announced Judah Friedlander, most popularly known for his role as Frank on NBC's 30 Rock. For our music fans, we are throwing an amazing 80's party with QUIET RIOT on April 15. Be sure to get your tickets ahead of time HERE! Leon Russell sold out within a week or so - but we still have legendary musicians on the roster. Latin jazz legend Eddie Palmieri celebrates his 75th birthday and over 50 years in music - April 22. We also have the amazing Grammy winning guitarist Lee Ritenour - April 4. As always, you can stay up to date with our latest show bookings, ticket giveaways and behind the scenes activities on our Facebook Page! See you at the show! Mayne Stage THIS WEEK AT MAYNE STAGE GAPERS BLOCK PRESENTS CAPONE'S WHISKEY: THE STORY OF TEMPLETON RYE With Q&A from Director Kristian Day and Cocktail Reception Featuring Templeton Rye Thursday, March 22 at 8 p.m. Tickets here! Natasha Leggero Natasha has been seen on E!'s hit show Chelsea Lately and was a judge on NBC's Last Comic Standing. Friday, March 23 & Saturday, March 24 at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Tickets here! The Famous Brothers' Honky-Tonk Hootenanny Enjoy our monthly podcast recording with The Famous Brothers - a comedy podcast recorded as an old time radio show featuring local folk bands! This monrth features Henhouse Prowlers and Naomi Ashley. Sunday, March 25 at 7pm. Tickets here! Fear No Art presents The Dinner Party The Dinner Party gathers artists around the dinner table for an open discussion led by Fear no Art's Elysabeth Alfano. This month features Contemporary Art Curator, Naomi Beckwith, Living Legend and Blues Musician, Billy Branch, internationally renown Poet and Founder of the Poetry Slam, Marc Smith and Chef Matt Troost of Three Aces. Opening Act: Performance Painter, Stacy Bowie with violinist Edith Yokely. Monday, March 26 at 7 p.m. Tickets here! THIS WEEK AT ACT ONE PUB NICHOLAS BARRON(FOLK/BLUES)Wednesday at 9PM STEVE GIBONS (GYPSY JAZZ) Thursday 3/22 @ 9PM FREE ADMISSION ON THE HORIZON LEE RITENOUR American jazz guitarist. April 4 QUIET RIOT Legendary metal band performs at Mayne Stage. April 15 SPLIT LIP RAYFIELD / THE PAULINA HOLLERS / THE LAWRENCE PETERS OUTFIT Califone's Jim Becker's project The Paulina Hollers have just been added to the bill. They opened for Wilco in December! APRIL 18 at 9PM

Tickets to all performances can be purchased online at www.maynestage.com or by calling 866-468-3401. Reservations to Act One Pub can be made online at www.actonepub.com or by calling 773-381-4550.