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Friday, May 2, 2008, 7:30 PM.
The Bach Week Festival will present a concert of works by J.S. Bach.
Cost:  For ticket info and orders, call 800-595-4849; write Bach Week Festival, P.O. Box 1832, Evanston, IL 60402-1832 USA; or visit www.bachweek.org/bwf/tickets.php or bachweek.tix.com.
Location:  Nichols Hall, Music Institute of Chicago, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, Illinois.
For more info:  write Bach Week Festival, P.O. Box 1832, Evanston, IL 60204-1832 USA; e-mail info@bachweek.org; or visit www.bachweek.org/.

Friday, May 2, 2008, 8:00 PM.
The Madison Bach Musicians, Trevor Stephenson, Artistic Director, together with the UW Madrigal Singers, will perform Bach's Mass in B minor.
Cost:  $25, $20 students/seniors.  $5 discount when purchased in advance.
Location:  First Congregational Church, 1608 University Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin.
For more info:  call 608-238-6092; or visit madisonbachmusicians.org.
Saturday, May 10, 2008, 8:00 PM.
Location:  Trinity Lutheran Church, 1904 Winnebago Street, Madison, Wisconsin.

Saturday, May 3, 2008, 5:00 PM.
Early Music Now presents Renaissonics performing a concert, "Beltane: The Witches Sabbath", Renaissance Rites of Spring.
Cost:  Tickets are $28-38, $10-$19 for students.  Season and partial-season subscriptions also available.
Location:  Schwan Concert Hall, Center for Arts and Performance, Wisconsin Lutheran College, 8815 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
For more info:  call 414-225-3113 or 877-546-8742 (877-54music); e-mail info@earlymusicnow.org; or visit www.earlymusicnow.org.

Sunday, May 4, 2008, 7:30 PM.
The Bach Week Festival will present a concert of works by J.S. Bach.
Cost:  For ticket info and orders, call 800-595-4849; write Bach Week Festival, P.O. Box 1832, Evanston, IL 60402-1832 USA; or visit www.bachweek.org/bwf/tickets.php or bachweek.tix.com.
Location:  Nichols Hall, Music Institute of Chicago, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, Illinois.
For more info:  write Bach Week Festival, P.O. Box 1832, Evanston, IL 60204-1832 USA; e-mail info@bachweek.org; or visit www.bachweek.org/.

Tuesday, May 6, 2008, 12:20 PM.
Thomas Wikman, organist, will perform a concert of works by Bach, Couperin, and others.
Cost:  Free.
Location:  Augustana Chapel at the Lutheran School of Theology, 1100 East 55th Street (55th and University), Chicago, Illinois.
For more info:  Visit www.ThomasWikman.org.

Friday, May 9, 2008, 7:30 PM.
The Bach Week Festival will present a concert of works by J.S. Bach.
Cost:  For ticket info and orders, call 800-595-4849; write Bach Week Festival, P.O. Box 1832, Evanston, IL 60402-1832 USA; or visit www.bachweek.org/bwf/tickets.php or bachweek.tix.com.
Location:  Nichols Hall, Music Institute of Chicago, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, Illinois.
For more info:  write Bach Week Festival, P.O. Box 1832, Evanston, IL 60204-1832 USA; e-mail info@bachweek.org; or visit www.bachweek.org/.

Friday, May 9, 2008, 10:15 PM.
The Bach Week Festival will present a Candlelight Concert of works by J.S. Bach.  Featured soloist:  David Schrader, harpsichord.
Cost:  For ticket info and orders, call 800-595-4849; write Bach Week Festival, P.O. Box 1832, Evanston, IL 60402-1832 USA; or visit www.bachweek.org/bwf/tickets.php or bachweek.tix.com.
Location:  Nichols Hall, Music Institute of Chicago, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, Illinois.
For more info:  write Bach Week Festival, P.O. Box 1832, Evanston, IL 60204-1832 USA; e-mail info@bachweek.org; or visit www.bachweek.org/.

Saturday, May 10, 2008, 7:30 PM.
Chicago Choral Artists will perform a concert, "Voyages en France", French music from the Renaissance and 20th century.
Cost:  $20 adult, $15 senior, $10 student.
Location:  Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 203 S. Kensington, LaGrange, Illinois.
For more info:  Call 708-848-1762; or visit www.chicagochoralartists.org/.
Sunday, May 11, 2008, 4:00 PM.
Location:  St. Mary of Perpetual Help Church, 1039 W. 32nd Street, Chicago, Illinois.

Saturday, May 10, 2008, 3:00 PM.
Le Bon Vent will perform in concert.
Cost:  Free.
Location:  Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton Street, Skokie, Illinois.
For more info:  Call 847-673-7774; or visit www.skokie.lib.il.us/.
Sunday, May 11, 2008, 3:00 PM.
Location:    Preston Bradley Hall, Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info:  Call 312-744-6630; or visit www.lebonvent.com.

Sunday, May 11, 2008, 10:30 AM.
The Saint Luke Bach Cantata Series presents Bach's Cantata Erschallet, ihr Lieder ("Resound, you songs").
Cost:  Free.
Location:  Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Luke, 1500 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info:  call 773-472-3383; or visit www.stlukechicago.org/church/music_bach.shtml.

Sunday, May 11, 2008, 7:30 PM.
The Music of the Baroque Chorus and Orchestra, Nicholas Kraemer, conductor, will perform a concert of works by Telemann, Pachelbel, Bach, and Mozart.
Cost:  Visit www.baroque.org/subscribe/ for details.
Location:  First United Methodist Church, 1630 Hinman Avenue, Evanston, Illinois.
For more info:  call 312-551-1414; e-mail baroque@baroque.org; or visit www.baroque.org.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 7:30 PM.
Location:  Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph (Millennium Park), Chicago, Illinois.

Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 12:15 PM.
The Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert series presents the Baroque Band performing works by Uccellini, Corelli, and Vivaldi.  Broadcast live on WFMT Radio.
Cost:  Free admission.
Location:  Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info:  call 312-744-6630.

Thursday, May 15, 2008, 7:30 PM.
Viols in Our Schools presents Phillip Serna, viola da gamba; and the Wheeling High School Chamber Orchestra performing a collaborative concert of music by Telemann.
Location:  Wheeling High School Auditorium, 900 South Elmhurst Road, Wheeling, Illinois.
For more info:  Visit www.violsinourschools.org.

Friday, May 16, 2008, 5:00 PM.
Saturday, May 17, 2008, 5:00 PM.
The Baroque Band, together with the University of Chicago Motet Choir, will perform a concert of works by Handel.
Location:  Rockefeller Chapel, 5850 S. Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info:  call 312-235-2368; e-mail info@baroqueband.org; or visit www.baroqueband.org.

Sunday, May 18, 2008, 2:00 PM.
The Chicago Chapter of the American Recorder Society will present its annual Spring Concert.
Cost:  Free.
Location:  St. Luke's Evangelical Covenant Church, 1500 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info:  e-mail dennis_sherman@yahoo.com.

Sunday, May 18, 2008, 4:00 PM.
The Simple Gifts Series of Glenview Community Church presents the Chicago Early Music Consort, together with the Spirit of Gambo consort of viols, performing a concert, "Bonjour, Mon Coeur", a panorama of the French Chanson and Air de Cour during the 16th and 17th centuries.
Cost:  $10 requested donation at the door.
Location:  Glenview Community Church, 1000 Elm Street (corner of Glenview Road and Elm), Glenview, Illinois.
For more info:  call 847-296-4829; or e-mail cemconsort@comcast.net.

Sunday, May 18, 2008, 7:30 PM.
The Baroque Artists of Champaign-Urbana (BACH) will perform a concert, "Bach Gems".
Location:  St. John Lutheran Church, 509 S. Mattis, Champaign, Illinois.
For more info:  call 217-378-6802; e-mail info@baroqueartists.org; or visit www.baroqueartists.org.

Thursday, May 22, 2008, 8:00 PM.
Friday, May 23, 2008, 8:00 PM.
Saturday, May 24, 2008, 8:00 PM.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008, 7:30 PM.
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Harry Bicket, conductor, will perform a concert, "The Four Seasons", with works by Vivaldi and Rameau.  Featured soloists:  Jennifer Gunn, picolo; Yuan-Qing Yu, violin.
Cost:  Varies by date and seating; visit www.cso.org for details.
Location:  Symphony Center, 220 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info:  Call 312-294-3000; or visit www.cso.org.

Sunday, May 25, 2008, 3:00 PM.
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Harry Bicket, conductor, will perform a Beyond the Score program of Vivaldi's The Four Seasons.  Featured soloist:  Yuan-Qing Yu, violin.
Cost:  Varies by date and seating; visit www.cso.org for details.
Location:  Symphony Center, 220 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info:  Call 312-294-3000; or visit www.cso.org.

Sunday, May 25, 2008, 7:30 PM.
As part of the Viola da Gamba Society Third Coast Annual Memorial Day Weekend Workshop, Third Coast Viols will perform the Complete Fantasias of Purcell.  Additional performers TBA.
Cost:  $20, $10 students.  Free for workshop participants.
Location:  Nichols Hall, Music Institute of Chicago, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, Illinois.
For more info:  e-mail phillip@phillipwserna.com; or visit www.vdgsa.org/3rdCoast.

Wednesday, May 28, 2008, 7:30 PM.
Saturday, May 31, 2008, 7:30 PM.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008, 7:30 PM.
Friday, June 6, 2008, 7:30 PM.
Sunday, June 8, 2008, 3:00 PM.
The Chicago Opera Theater; Justin Way, director; Raymond Leppard, conductor; will present Handel's opera Orlando.  Soloists include:  Tim Mead as Orlando; David Trudgen as Medoro; Andriana Chuchman or Dorinda; and others.
Cost:  Varies by seating and date.
Location:  Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance (at Chicago's Millennium Park), 205 E. Randolph, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info:  call 312-704-8414; or visit www.chicagooperatheater.org/.

Wednesday, June 4, 2008, 7:30 PM.
The Baroque Band, Garry Clarke, Artistic Director, will perform a concert, "The Beguiling Flute", with music by Vivaldi, J.S. Bach, and Albinoni.  Featuring soloist Anita Miller-Rieder, Baroque flute.
Cost:  $30; $27 senior, $15 student.  Season subscriptions also available at uk.geocities.com/gdclarke@btopenworld.com/tickets.html.
Location:  Nichols Concert Hall, Music Institute of Chicago, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, Illinois.
For more info:  call 312-235-2368; e-mail info@baroqueband.org; or visit www.baroqueband.org.
Thursday, June 5, 2008, 7:30 PM.
Location:  Rockefeller Chapel, 5850 S. Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008, 7:30 PM.
Location:  Grainger Ballroom, Symphony Center, 220 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.

Wednesday, June 11, 2008, 12:15 PM.
The Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert series presents the Callipygian Players performing works by Purcell, Lampe, Arne, and Ferrabosco.  Broadcast live on WFMT Radio.
Cost:  Free admission.
Location:  Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info:  call 312-744-6630.

Friday, June 27, 2008, 7:30 PM.
The Indianapolis Early Music Festival presents The King's Noyse performing a concert, "Le Jardin de Melodies: Songs and Dances of 16th-Century Paris".
Cost:  $22, $12 student; season tickets and partial subscriptions also available.
Location:  Frank and Katrina Basile Theater, Indiana History Center, 450 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, Indiana.
For more info:  call 317-577-9731; e-mail FMS@emindy.org; or visit www.emindy.org.

Sunday, June 29, 2008, 7:30 PM.
The Indianapolis Early Music Festival presents The King's Noyse performing a concert, "A Royal Delight: 17th-Century English Ballads and Dances".
Cost:  $22, $12 student; season tickets and partial subscriptions also available.
Location:  Frank and Katrina Basile Theater, Indiana History Center, 450 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, Indiana.
For more info:  call 317-577-9731; e-mail FMS@emindy.org; or visit www.emindy.org.

Saturday, July 12, 2008, 7:30 PM.
The Madison Early Music Festival presents a concert by the Newberry Consort, with recorder soloist Marion Verbruggen.  Pre-concert lecture at 6:30 PM.
Location:  Mills Concert Hall, Mosse Humanities Building, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 455 North Park Street, Madison, Wisconsin.
For more info:  call 608-265-5629; visit www.memf.dcs.wisc.edu/.

Sunday, July 13, 2008, 7:30 PM.
The Madison Early Music Festival presents a concert by Tempesta di Mare.  Pre-concert lecture at 6:30 PM.
Location:  Mills Concert Hall, Mosse Humanities Building, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 455 North Park Street, Madison, Wisconsin.
For more info:  call 608-265-5629; visit www.memf.dcs.wisc.edu/.

Sunday, July 13, 2008, 7:30 PM.
The Indianapolis Early Music Festival presents Zephyrus performing a concert, "Soiree Musicale: Music from Paris and Versailles".
Cost:  $22, $12 student; season tickets and partial subscriptions also available.
Location:  Frank and Katrina Basile Theater, Indiana History Center, 450 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, Indiana.
For more info:  call 317-577-9731; e-mail FMS@emindy.org; or visit www.emindy.org.

Tuesday, July 15, 2008, 7:30 PM.
The Madison Early Music Festival presents a concert by Quicksilver.  Pre-concert lecture at 6:30 PM.
Location:  Mills Concert Hall, Mosse Humanities Building, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 455 North Park Street, Madison, Wisconsin.
For more info:  call 608-265-5629; visit www.memf.dcs.wisc.edu/.

Thursday, July 17, 2008, 7:30 PM.
The Madison Early Music Festival presents the Festival Faculty Concert. Pre-concert lecture at 6:30 PM.
Location:  Mills Concert Hall, Mosse Humanities Building, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 455 North Park Street, Madison, Wisconsin.
For more info:  call 608-265-5629; visit www.memf.dcs.wisc.edu/.

Friday, July 18, 2008, 7:30 PM.
The Madison Early Music Festival presents a concert by the Baroque Band. Pre-concert lecture at 6:30 PM.
Location:  Mills Concert Hall, Mosse Humanities Building, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 455 North Park Street, Madison, Wisconsin.
For more info:  call 608-265-5629; visit www.memf.dcs.wisc.edu/.

Saturday, July 19, 2008, 7:30 PM.
The Madison Early Music Festival presents the All-Festival Concert. Pre-concert lecture at 6:30 PM.
Location:  Mills Concert Hall, Mosse Humanities Building, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 455 North Park Street, Madison, Wisconsin.
For more info:  call 608-265-5629; visit www.memf.dcs.wisc.edu/.

Friday, July 11, 2008, 7:30 PM.
The Indianapolis Early Music Festival presents The Baltimore Consort performing a concert, "Adew Dundee: Early Music of Scotland".
Cost:  $22, $12 student; season tickets and partial subscriptions also available.
Location:  Frank and Katrina Basile Theater, Indiana History Center, 450 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, Indiana.
For more info:  call 317-577-9731; e-mail FMS@emindy.org; or visit www.emindy.org.

Saturday, July 26, 2008, 7:30 PM.
The Indianapolis Early Music Festival presents Red Priest performing a concert, "Pirates of the Baroque, the Second Voyage", with music by Couperin, Vivaldi, and others.
Cost:  $22, $12 student; season tickets and partial subscriptions also available.
Location:  Frank and Katrina Basile Theater, Indiana History Center, 450 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, Indiana.
For more info:  call 317-577-9731; e-mail FMS@emindy.org; or visit www.emindy.org.

Sunday, July 27, 2008, 7:30 PM.
The Indianapolis Early Music Festival presents Red Priest performing a concert, "Johann, I'm Only Dancing!", with music by Bach, Handel, and Telemann.
Cost:  $22, $12 student; season tickets and partial subscriptions also available.
Location:  Frank and Katrina Basile Theater, Indiana History Center, 450 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, Indiana.
For more info:  call 317-577-9731; e-mail FMS@emindy.org; or visit www.emindy.org.

Saturday, October 11, 2008, 7:30 PM.
Early Music Now presents the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, with recorder soloist Marion Verbruggen, performing a concert "Verbruggen and Vivaldi".
Cost:  Tickets are $28-$32, $10-$16 for students.  Season and partial-season subscriptions also available.
Location:  Helene Zelazo Performing Arts Center, 2419 E. Kenwood Boulevard, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
For more info:  call 414-225-3113 or 877-546-8742 (877-54music); e-mail info@earlymusicnow.org; or visit www.earlymusicnow.org.

Thursday, October 16, 2008, 2:00 PM.
The Newberry Consort in Open Rehearsal for "Handel in Miniature".
Cost:  Free admission (to the Open Rehearsal only).
Location:  the Newberry Library Ruggles Hall, 60 W. Walton Street, Chicago, Illinois.
Friday, October 17, 2008, 8:00 PM.
The Newberry Consort will present a concert, "Handel in Miniature".  With David Douglass, Director, viola da gamba; special guest artist, Marion Verbruggen, recorder; and Consort members and frequent performers: Ellen Hargis, soprano; Drew Minter, countertenor; David Schrader, harpsichord.  Pre-concert lecture at 7:00 PM.
Cost:  Ticket prices vary by section and venue, also by time of performance.  Multi-concert and full-season 10% and 20% discounts are available.  Visit the Ordering Tickets page for details.
Location:  the Newberry Library Ruggles Hall, 60 W. Walton Street, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info:  call 312-255-3610; visit the Consort website; or e-mail consort@newberry.org.
Saturday, October 18, 2008, 8:00 PM.
Pre-concert lecture at 7:00 PM.
Location:  Khorsabad Gallery, Oriental Institute, 1155 East 58th Street Chicago, Illinois.
Sunday, October 19, 2008, 3:00 PM.
Location:  Northwestern University's Lutkin Hall, 700 University Place, Evanston, Illinois.

Friday, November 21, 2008, 7:30 PM.
Early Music Now presents Trio Medieval performing a concert, "Folk Songs".
Cost:  Tickets are $28-$32, $10-$16 for students.  Season and partial-season subscriptions also available.
Location:  All Saints' Cathedral, 818 East Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
For more info:  call 414-225-3113 or 877-546-8742 (877-54music); e-mail info@earlymusicnow.org; or visit www.earlymusicnow.org.

Saturday, December 13, 2008, 5:00 PM.
Early Music Now presents The Rose Ensemble performing a concert, "Celebremos El Niño, A Mexican Baroque Christmas".
Cost:  Tickets are $28-$32, $10-$16 for students.  Season and partial-season subscriptions also available.
Location:  St. Joseph Center Chapel, 1501 S. Layton Boulevard (S. 27th Street), Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
For more info:  call 414-225-3113 or 877-546-8742 (877-54music); e-mail info@earlymusicnow.org; or visit www.earlymusicnow.org.

Sunday, January 18, 2009, 3:00 PM.
The Newberry Consort will present a Special Benefit Concert, "A Party for Queen Elizabeth I Upon the 450th Anniversary of Her Coronation", with the Consort providing musical accompaniment to the 1912 silent movie classic Queen Elizabeth.  Wine and light refreshments provided.
Cost:  Ticket prices vary by section and venue, also by time of performance.  Multi-concert and full-season 10% and 20% discounts are available.  Visit the Ordering Tickets page for details.
Location:  the Newberry Library Ruggles Hall, 60 W. Walton Street, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info:  call 312-255-3610; visit the Consort website; or e-mail consort@newberry.org.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009, 7:30 PM.
Early Music Now presents Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra performing a concert of music by Purcell, Locatelli, Veracini, Bach, Handel.
Cost:  Tickets are $36-$46, $18-$23 for students.  Season and partial-season subscriptions also available.
Location:  Cardinal Stritch University Theatre, 6801 North Yates Road, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
For more info:  call 414-225-3113 or 877-546-8742 (877-54music); e-mail info@earlymusicnow.org; or visit www.earlymusicnow.org.

Thursday, February 19, 2009, 2:00 PM.
The Newberry Consort in Open Rehearsal for "What a Difference a Day Makes".
Cost:  Free admission (to the Open Rehearsal only).
Location:  St. Clement Church, 642 W. Deming Place, Chicago, illinois.
Friday, February 20, 2009, 8:00 PM.
The Newberry Consort will present a concert, "What a Difference a Day Makes", Venetian Music for Fat Tuesday & Ash Wednesday, the Consort's inaugural concert celebrating the life and work of musicologist and mentor Howard Mayer Brown.  With David Douglass, Director and strings; and special guest artists Piffaro, The Renaissance Band; and the Newberry Consort Singers: Ellen Hargis; Julia Bentley; Harold Brock; Jeffrey Strauss; Wilbur Pauley.   Pre-concert lecture at 7:00 PM.
Cost:  Ticket prices vary by section and venue, also by time of performance.  Multi-concert and full-season 10% and 20% discounts are available.  Visit the Ordering Tickets page for details.
Location:  St. Clement Church, 642 W. Deming Place, Chicago, illinois.
For more info:  call 312-255-3610; visit the Consort website; or e-mail consort@newberry.org.
Saturday, February 21, 2009, 8:00 PM.
Pre-concert lecture at 7:00 PM.
Location:  Rockefeller Chapel, 5850 S. Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.
Sunday, February 22, 2009, 3:00 PM.
Location:  Northwestern University's Alice Millar Chapel, 1870 Sheridan, Evanston, Illinois.

Saturday, February 21, 2009, 5:00 PM.
Early Music Now presents the Venere Lute Quartet performing a concert, "Dutch Treat".
Cost:  Tickets are $28-$32, $10-$16 for students.  Season and partial-season subscriptions also available.
Location:  All Saints' Cathedral, 818 East Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
For more info:  call 414-225-3113 or 877-546-8742 (877-54music); e-mail info@earlymusicnow.org; or visit www.earlymusicnow.org.

Saturday, March 14, 2009, 5:00 PM.
Early Music Now presents the Amsterdam Loeki Stardust Quartet performing a concert, "Jubilee 1978-2008".  Chocolate reception and silent auction at 3:00 PM.
Cost:  Tickets are $28-$32, $10-$16 for students.  Season and partial-season subscriptions also available.
Location:  Helene Zelazo Performing Arts Center, 2419 E. Kenwood Boulevard, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
For more info:  call 414-225-3113 or 877-546-8742 (877-54music); e-mail info@earlymusicnow.org; or visit www.earlymusicnow.org.

Thursday, March 19, 2009, 2:00 PM.
The Newberry Consort in Open Rehearsal for "Ecco la Primavera".
Cost:  Free admission (to the Open Rehearsal only).
Location:  the Newberry Library Ruggles Hall, 60 W. Walton Street, Chicago, Illinois.
Friday, March 20, 2009, 8:00 PM.
The Newberry Consort will present a concert, "Ecco la Primavera", The Music of Francesco Landini.  With David Douglass, Director and violin; and special guest instrumentalists: Rachel Barton Pine, making her Chicago debut on vielle and rebec; Tom Zajac; and vocalists: Ellen Hargis, soprano; Judith Malefronte, mezzo-soprano; Aaron Sheehan, tenor.  Pre-concert lecture at 7:00 PM.
Cost:  Ticket prices vary by section and venue, also by time of performance.  Multi-concert and full-season 10% and 20% discounts are available.  Visit the Ordering Tickets page for details.
Location:  the Newberry Library Ruggles Hall, 60 W. Walton Street, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info:  call 312-255-3610; visit the Consort website; or e-mail consort@newberry.org.
Saturday, March 21, 2009, 8:00 PM.
Pre-concert lecture at 7:00 PM.
Location:  Khorsabad Gallery, Oriental Institute, 1155 East 58th Street Chicago, Illinois.
Sunday, March 22, 2009, 3:00 PM.
Location:  Northwestern University's Lutkin Hall, 700 University Place, Evanston, Illinois.

Thursday, April 30, 2009, 2:00 PM.
The Newberry Consort in Open Rehearsal for "Arcadia Revisited".
Cost:  Free admission (to the Open Rehearsal only).
Location:  the Newberry Library Ruggles Hall, 60 W. Walton Street, Chicago, Illinois.
Friday, May 1, 2009, 8:00 PM.
The Newberry Consort will present a concert, "Arcadia Revisited", A Garden of Earthly Delights, with music by Henry and William Lawes, Lanier, Wilson, and Henry Purcell.  With David Douglass, Director, violin, viola, and viol; and Consort regular Ellen Hargis, soprano; and special guest instrumentalists: Grant Herreid, lute and guitar; Shira Kammen, violin, viola, and viol; Craig Trompeter, viol, bass violin.  Pre-concert lecture at 7:00 PM.
Cost:  Ticket prices vary by section and venue, also by time of performance.  Multi-concert and full-season 10% and 20% discounts are available.  Visit the Ordering Tickets page for details.
Location:  St. Chrysostom's Church, 1424 N. Dearborn Pkwy, Chicago, Illinois.
For more info:  call 312-255-3610; visit the Consort website; or e-mail consort@newberry.org.
Saturday, May 2, 2009, 8:00 PM.
Pre-concert lecture at 7:00 PM.
Location:  Khorsabad Gallery, Oriental Institute, 1155 East 58th Street Chicago, Illinois.
Sunday, May 3, 2009, 3:00 PM.
Location:  Northwestern University's Lutkin Hall, 700 University Place, Evanston, Illinois.

Saturday, May 2, 2009, 5:00 PM.
Early Music Now presents the Kitka Women's Vocal Ensemble performing a concert, "Exquisite Harmonies from Eastern Europe and Beyond".
Cost:  Tickets are $28-$32, $10-$16 for students.  Season and partial-season subscriptions also available.
Location:  St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Cathedral, 3201 S. 51st Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
For more info:  call 414-225-3113 or 877-546-8742 (877-54music); e-mail info@earlymusicnow.org; or visit www.earlymusicnow.org.