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with Staci Kelley, Sheri Flanders, Michele Williams, and Susan E. Dennis Hosted by Claudia Hommel Music director Howie Pfeifer March 15, 2026 3:00 pm DePaul School of Music –North Building Recital Hall 2330 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614 Giving four artists the opportunity to shine with curated short sets. Sheri Flanders is bird-watching; Susan Dennis unearths Peggy Lee’s own composition including the movie of “Lady and the Tramp”; Staci Kelley takes the life journey from love to marriage to children; and Michele Williams explores lost love. March 15 Solo Sets Suggested Donation: $15-45 to benefit the SongShop Live Scholarship Fund. We will reserve VIP seats for donors of $45 or more. While in smaller venues it makes little difference in how we experience the performance, what makes a VIP is someone who can give an extra boost to the projects you love to see. We are happy to list your name in our Special Thanks section of our programs if desired.

Anita Kallen and Catherine Thomson present their latest show which salutes the amazing women who‘ve shaped Chicago‘s vibrant history and culture! Bughouse Theater is an intimate, 50 seat black box style space. FREE Sunday street parking AND BYOB!!!! Tickets at Bughousetheater.com $20 in advance/$25 at the door......... and did we say BYOB?

Chicago cabaret artists Anita Kallen and Catherine Thomson head to the Lincolnwood Public Library, 4000 W. Pratt Ave. Lincolnwood, on Sunday, March 22, at 2 PM, to salute the gutsy gals who boldly defied society’s conventions - going where no woman had gone before - and achieved groundbreaking female “Firsts.” With songs by Harold Arlen, Stephen Schwartz, Dolly Parton, Tom Lehrer, Kander & Ebb, and Sara Bareilles, among others, they’ll be sharing inspiring stories of courage, grace, and an unwavering determination to make lemonade from life‘s lemons! Register for the free performance here: https://www.lincolnwoodlibrary.org/event/sunday-afternoon-herstory-trailblazing-female-firsts-r-33633

‘Girls Like Us‘ brings together Laura Freeman, Beckie Menzie, and Marianne Murphy Orland for a night of sparkling vocals, infectious energy, and a whole lot of personality. These powerhouse vocalists take the stage with classics from female artists who have left their mark. Show starts at 4pm $15 cover