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Giving Thanks For Music was featured in @redeyechicago this morning! The event is tonight, but it's not too late to...
Posted by The Dawson on Tuesday, November 17, 2015

ForkTalks: Heart-to-heart

Hey All,

Tonight (Tuesday) is our event at the Dawson, it will be a wonderful wonderful time, and we would be thrilled to see all of you there. We have been talking about it nonstop, and I'm sure you're tired of hearing about it. 

In light of the past few weeks, it is critical to respectfully address the recent tragedies in Lebanon, Kenya, France, Syria, Iraq, the US. Each of them is tragic, and ultimately there is little or nothing available to subside its pain. I range through so many emotions: Heartbreak for all the victims and affected families; outrage over such acts of hatred from many people of all races; guilt that I am ever discontented with my present life; despair that I am unable to affect change with a blog or a wish; deep appreciation for those who surround me with love and support. 

Though we do not have first hand experience to the consequential pain, our hearts go out to all those affected by violence and hatred. Our response may not be militant or political, but we want to use music to reach out to our fellow humans. As musicians, we take this privilege and responsibility very seriously. Performing concerts and holding events like Industry Night and "Giving Thanks for Music" all provide the basis for people to connect and create community and support, learning from the legacies (beautiful and tragic) that our composing predecessors have left for us. In this way we can also offer our support to those who are suffering today, and change tomorrow. 

We strive to honor those who lived before us, who documented the hate and love that affected their lives through their music. Through their musical memoirs, maybe we can keep our hearts and minds open towards understanding and change. Able to dissolve the barriers of race, religion, age, education, politics, and socioeconomic level, music connects people on a visceral level that many philosophers have noted throughout history. 

Communities are potentially capable of beautiful things together. Connect. Discuss. Learn. Live.

much love, more food, and even more music,

kit and elizabeth (bh)

Forktalks: KAIA String Quartet

Hey All,

We are thrilled to have KAIA String Quartet join us on Tuesday November 17 (in 5 days!) for our collaboration with The Dawson and Steinway & Sons!



Victoria Moreira, violin
Naomi Culp, violin
Sixto Franco Chordá, viola
Hope Shepherd DeCelle, cello

KAIA strives to promote music from cultures all over the world in addition to the traditional quartet repertoire. Their current focus on Latin American composers has led them on many wonderful experiences throughout the country and beyond to Mexico. 2014 also brought about their debut CD album, Latinoamérica. Based in
Chicago, they have been welcomed to WFMT, Chicago Cultural Center, and many other local hotspots alongside multiple Grammy winners.





On Tuesday, they are presenting the following program for our "Giving Thanks for Music" event:

Beethoven Op. 59, No 2, Movs 1-2

Puccini Chrysanthemum

Piazzolla Tangos

What a treat to collaborate with them! It's an evening you don't want to miss. Get. Your. Tickets.



much love, more food, and even more music,

bh

Forktalks: The Dawson

Hey All,

Here's some more info on The Dawson.  This is NOT your typical restaurant. Just look at it:

This space is amazing. Inspired by the Dawson brothers who owned a fireplace and mantle company, inviting and warm are built into every nook and cranny of this place. Once you come in, you just want to stay forever with a fancy blanket and a book. Kudos to Billy Lawless (the Gage, Henri) on creating a wonderful ambience to visit.

Now, let's talk about the food. The Dawson has gathered some serious press since its opening in 2013, including Crains, Chicago Eater, Zagat, and TimeOut Chicago, just to name a few. Executive Chef Shaun King and Beverage Director Clint Rogers clearly know how to make an impression.

How does this relate to BH? Well, we get to play here with KAIA String Quartet on Tuesday, November 17 (in 5 days). Yup, right in this room:

So, if you want to be like these cool kids:

eating a buffet full of things as tasty as this:

Better buy your tickets HERE. and NOW.

See you there!

bh

Hats to you, Dawson!

Hey all,

Did you know cider comes in kegs?!

The Dawson shared a wonderful spread with us on Tuesday, and even included a classy banner for the event!  Cream Wine Company refreshed our palates with some delightful Cidre. THANK YOU THANK YOU!

Our WINNER of the evening was...and this is very exciting:

Darius IV

Darius Milhaud certainly knew how to write some wonderful pieces. 

If you missed out, here's the food from the evening!! Be careful not to drool on your screens...

You can NEVER have too much meats and cheeses, not to mention FIGS and nuts! It's the promised land, people.

And if you want to check out the Dawson, because you did just drool on your screens, we're doing an event with them on NOVEMBER 17!  Get your tickets now!

Ok, see you again soon friends (maybe SATURDAY?)!

much love, food, and music,

bh

Last but not least, here's their Facebook posting from the evening:

Last night, we spent the evening with the wonderful ladies of @bowandhammer gearing up for our event with them on...
Posted by The Dawson on Wednesday, October 21, 2015

THANK YOU BIG JONES

Hi All,

In case you missed our Season Kick-Off Industry Night with Big Jones, here's a recap:

YOU MISSED A FABULOUS TIME!  

Paul Fehribach blew our socks off with a full four-course menu which included housemade pickles (including pickled fiddlehead ferns!), a variation on a caprese salad with housemade cottage cheese and tomatoes as large as my face, crawfish and andouille gumbo accompanied by potato salad, and finished off with a sugar cream pie topped with a delectable berry compote.  

Andy Shay also came with his game face, and provided us with a dangerously delicious Chatham brandy punch.  Here is a beautiful photo of the spread that made us drool so generously:

photo courtesy of Paul Fehribach via Twitter

THANK YOU BIG JONES!

Our program selection included Wolfgang, Darius, Leos, Paul, and Arvo (our defending champion from the La Sirena Edition).  We are delighted to announce our new defending champion:

WOLFGANG (Mozart)

Sonata in e minor

Thank you to MOZAWA for this lovely Twitter picture

Wolfgang will make an appearance to defend his title at our next Industry Night, coming up in SIX days (Tuesday, September 29)!  Green Grocer will be our culinary collaborator, come ready to drink some cider!!

Thanks everyone, can't wait to see you soon.  If you get a chance, stop by and send our regards to Big Jones!  

Big Jones

5347 N Clark Street

773.275.5725

much love, food, and music,

b&h

Industry Night 5.27.15: La Sirena Clandestina

Hi All!

Wednesday, May 27, is our final Industry Night concert for the season!  We are thrilled to partner with La Sirena Clandestina, a beautiful Brazilian-style restaurant which resides in Fulton Market.

Here are some pictures of their food and drinks:

If you're free, please join us at our rehearsal space (2620 W Washington Blvd)!  Arrive around 8p, music starts at 9p!  Bring cash for the Popularity Vote that follows the performance!

Can't wait to see you there!

Sincerely,
BH