After sell-outs in Boston and Los Angeles, this major exhibition of Egyptian art travels to Chicago. It sculpts a vivid portrait of the revolutionary age of Akhenaten, Nefertiti and Tutankhamen. This startlingly brief epoch (1353-1336 BC) saw an artistic and cultural revolution as the city of Amarna rose in the desert. This exhibition is the largest re-assembly of objects from this prolific time in Egypt’s history since Amarna was abandoned 3,500 years ago. More than 250 works include sculptures, reliefs, ceramics and household items from public and private collections worldwide.
Pizzaria 900 Jazz
Even if you don’t make it to Pizzaria 900 Jazz for one of their Thursday night live jazz sessions, this little joint is still a delight. With a decidedly 1930s’ feel, the dark wood interior is decorated in an eclectic combination of antique and modern clutter and although the outside tables don’t have a canal view they definitely possess an old world charm. This is a great place to enjoy a pizza, engage in good conversation and linger over a second bottle of wine.
Claudia Acuña Quartet
The Regattabar tends to feature a regular touring cast of jazz heavyweights but every once in a while it’s time to showcase an up-and-coming national talent like Claudia Acuña, a Chilean-born jazz vocalist who makes her Regattabar début tonight. Acuña is based in New York City, where she’s been working her way up the ladder in the competitive local scene. She got her first break on bassist Avishai Cohen’s 1999 album ‘Devotion’, which brought her to the attention of critics and fans alike, before signing to the seminal Verve.
