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Summer 2018
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14 Cultivating Culture
From culinary demonstrations with top flight chefs to classical concerts and live theater,
culture blooms in many ways at area conservatories and flower gardens this summer.
16 Luminary: Q&A with Mandolin Orange's
Andrew Marlin
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ALAN
CUMMING
Fred Cumming sits down with Andrew Marlin, composer and member of the popular
Americana/Folk duo, Mandolin Orange, in advance of their summer concert at
Chicago’s Old Town School of Folk Music.
Iconic actor, producer and
singer bringing his new
cabaret show to Ravinia with a
healthy dose of honesty to boot
GIORDANO JAZZ DANCE
Honoring their roots with
a 55th Anniversary
performance
LOOKINGGLASS'
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2018 SUMMER
CULTURAL
FESTIVALS
GUIDE
On the Cover: Alan Cumming
(photo by Christopher Boudewyns)
Above: of acclaimed folk music
band Mandolin Orange (photo by
Scott Clayton).
26 Movies at the Museum
When museums in the Windy City want to take learning to the next level, they often
up the ante well beyond the traditional exhibition experience with film. We look at
some of the film presentations that make learning dynamic in Chicago’s venerable
institutions.
32 Summer Festivals Guide 2018
Chicago culture and creativity will be on full display when summer festival season
begins. We preview the must-see outdoor celebrations on tap this summer combining
art, music, dance and Chicago’s famous food.
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