The Kennedy Center Activity Report
for
Illinois
for
Illinois
The following represent those individuals, their respective companies and cities of origin that
participate in the Kennedy Center and its activities and oversight.
Board of Trustees
The governing and leadership group composed of 36 members appointed by the President of the United States and 23 ex officio members who serve as designated by Act of Congress.
| 2010 | Mr. Fred Eychaner Chicago, IL |
Trustee |
| 2010 | Ms. Penny Pritzker Chicago, IL |
Trustee |
| 2009 | Mrs. Shirley W. Ryan Winnetka, IL |
Trustee |
A partnership composed of the nation's most distinguished leaders who help to secure funding in support of The Kennedy Center's arts education programs.
| 2011 | Mr. Russ Fradin Chairman and CEO, Aon Hewitt Lincolnshire, IL |
Vice Chairman |
| 2011 | Mr. Frederick H. Waddell Chairman and CEO, Northern Trust Corporation Chicago, IL |
Vice Chairman |
| 2010 | Mr. J. Christopher Reyes Co-chairman, Reyes Holdings LLC Rosemont, IL |
Vice Chairman |
| 2010 | Mr. John W. Jordan, II CEO, Jordan Industries, Inc. Deerfield, IL |
Vice Chairman |
| 2009 | Ms. Patricia Woertz Chief Executive Officer and President, Archer Daniels Midland Company Decatur, IL |
Vice Chairman |
An advisory board comprised of arts advocates from America and overseas who support international programming at The Kennedy Center as well as provide a conduit for the international exchange of information about the arts.
| 2009 | Mrs. Sherry Wachs Lake Bluff, IL |
Member |
A national advisory board whose members provide important support for The Kennedy Center through their leadership and advocacy in their home community as well as financial support. The NCPA has raised over $9 million for national arts education.
| 2010 | Mrs. Nancy Crown Winnetka, IL |
Member |
| 2009 | Mrs. Gretchen Jordan Chicago, IL |
Member |
| 2009 | Ms. Dawn Meiners Winnetka, IL |
Member |
A 50-member advisory board from around the Nation and overseas who are counselors and patrons of the NSO.
| 2010 | Mr. Timothy J. Volk Chicago, IL |
Member |
| 2009 | Mrs. Mary Galvin Barrington Hills, IL |
Member |
| 2009 | Mr. Melvin J. Gordon Chairman, Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. Chicago, IL |
Member |
A national advisory board appointed by the President of the United States to serve as "Ambassadors for the Arts" on behalf of The Kennedy Center to their home states and communities and who support the Center's national education and outreach programs.
| 2010 | Ms. Amy K. Singh Chicago, IL |
Member |
| 2010 | Mr. Lester N. Coney Chicago, IL |
Member |
| 2010 | Cari B. Sacks Highland Park, IL |
Member |
Accessibility
This initiative ensures that all performances and events at The Kennedy Center are accessible to visitors and guests with disabilities and assists other organizations and individuals throughout the United States in establishing or improving access for people with disabilities to all aspects of the cultural arts.
| 2009 | Katie Hench Play for All Program Manager, Children's Museum Chicago, IL Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability |
Organization |
| 2009 | Robin A. Jones Project Director and Principal Investigator, DBAC: Great Lakes ADA Center Chicago, IL Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability |
Organization |
| 2009 | Joan E. Kole Artistic Director, American Association of Community Theatre Rockford, IL Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability |
Organization |
| 2009 | Peter Williams Vice President of Exhibits, Chicago Children's Museum Chicago, IL 2009 Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability |
Organization |
| 2008 | Ms. Courtney Egg Patron Services Director, Krannert Center Urbana, IL LEAD-August 2008 |
Participant |
| 2008 | Ms. Robin A. Jones Project Director, DBTAC:Great Lakes ADA Chicago, IL LEAD-August 2008 |
Participant |
| 2008 | Ms. Kristin Rice Account Manager, Antenna Audio, Discover Chicago, IL LEAD-August 2008 |
Participant |
A national competition, awards program and theater education program for colleges and their students.
| 2010 | Illinois University at Carbondale Carbondale, IL Drowned by Jeff Nichols |
School |
| 2010 | Illinois University at Carbondale Carbondale, IL Box Office: A History by Steve Ackerman |
School |
| 2009 | Damir Konjicija University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Urbana, IL |
School |
| 2009 | Kelly Hires DePaul University Chicago, IL |
School |
| 2009 | Matthew Kerrigan Illinois State University Frankfort, IL |
School |
| 2009 | Matthew Gorkis Illinois State University Normal, IL |
School |
| 2009 | Matthew Gorkis Illinois State University Illinois, IL |
School |
| 2009 | Maxwell Ganet Illinois State University Normal, IL |
School |
| 2009 | Neal Shaw Illinois State University Bloomington, IL |
School |
| 2009 | Nick Quinn University of Illinois at Urbana-/Champaign Urbana, IL |
School |
| 2009 | Robert Quinlan Illinois State University Urbana, IL |
School |
| 2009 | Ryan Hallahan Illinois State University Normal, IL |
School |
| 2007 | Bradley University Theatre Peoria, IL |
School |
| 2007 | DePaul University Chicago, IL |
School |
| 2007 | Lincoln College Lincoln, IL |
School |
| 2007 | Moraine Valley Community College Palos Hills, IL |
School |
| 2007 | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL |
School |
| 2007 | North Central College Naperville, IL |
School |
| 2007 | Elmhurst College Elmhurst, IL |
School |
| 2007 | Principia College , IL |
School |
| 2007 | Illinois College Jacksonville, IL |
School |
| 2007 | Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL |
School |
| 2007 | Western Illinois University Macomb, IL |
School |
| 2007 | The University of Illinois at Springfield Springfield, IL |
School |
| 2007 | University of Urbana- Champaign Urbana, IL |
School |
| 2007 | Black Hawk College Moline, IL |
School |
| 2007 | Millikin University Decatur, IL |
School |
| 2007 | Lewis University Romeoville, IL |
School |
| 2007 | Southern Illinois University Carbondale Carbondale, IL |
School |
| 2007 | Monmouth College Monmouth, IL |
School |
| 2007 | Illinois State University Normal, IL |
School |
An assembly of managers and directors from theaters, dance companies and music ensembles that are "of color" who will work collectively to strengthen their respective positions in their communities through a program of information exchange with Kennedy Center Management.
| 2012 | Jorge Felix Board Vice President, Chicago Cultural Alliance Chicago, IL, IL Capacity Building Program-Board Seminar |
Organization |
| 2012 | Kerstin Lane Board President, Chicago Cultural Alliance Chicago, IL, IL Capacity Building Program-Board Seminar |
Organization |
| 2012 | Rebeccah Sanders Executive Director, Chicago Cultural Alliance Chicago, IL, IL Capacity Building Program-Board Seminar |
Organization |
| 2012 | Sherry Williams Senior Board Member, Chicago Cultural Alliance Chicago, IL, IL Capacity Building Program-Board Seminar |
Organization |
| 2012 | Regina Fraser Board Chair, Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Chicago, IL, IL Capacity Building Program-Board Seminar |
Organization |
| 2012 | Lynette Otto Board Member, Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Chicago, IL, IL Capacity Building Program-Board Seminar |
Organization |
| 2012 | Birdie Soti Executive Director, Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Chicago, IL, IL Capacity Building Program-Board Seminar |
Organization |
| 2012 | Daniel Bryant Artistic Director, Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL, IL Capacity Building Program-Board Seminar |
Organization |
| 2012 | Ann Joseph Douglas Executive Director, Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL, IL Capacity Building Program-Board Seminar |
Organization |
| 2012 | Tyron Patton Business Manager, Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL, IL Capacity Building Program-Board Seminar |
Organization |
| 2012 | Veronica Thigpen Board Member, Congo Square Theatre Company Chicago, IL, IL Capacity Building Program-Board Seminar |
Organization |
| 2012 | Jorge Diaz Executive Director, Ensemble Espanol Spanish Dance Theater Chicago, IL, IL Capacity Building Program-Board Seminar |
Organization |
| 2012 | Raymond Irizarry Secretary, Ensemble Espanol Spanish Dance Theater Chicago, IL, IL Capacity Building Program-Board Seminar |
Organization |
| 2012 | Jorge Perez President, Ensemble Espanol Spanish Dance Theater Chicago, IL, IL Capacity Building Program-Board Seminar |
Organization |
| 2012 | Judith Magsaysay Development Director, Free Street Theater Chicago, IL, IL Capacity Building Program-Board Seminar |
Organization |
| 2012 | Marchae Miller Board Secretary, Free Street Theater Chicago, IL, IL Capacity Building Program-Board Seminar |
Organization |
| 2012 | Cole Mica Executive Director, Free Street Theater Chicago, IL, IL Capacity Building Program-Board Seminar |
Organization |
| 2012 | Leana Flowers Board Chair, Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago Chicago, IL, IL Capacity Building Program-Board Seminar |
Organization |
| 2012 | Adorn Lewis-Mitchell Chair, Marketing Communication, Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago Chicago, IL, IL Capacity Building Program-Board Seminar |
Organization |
| 2012 | Joan Gray President, Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago Chicago, IL, IL Capacity Building Program-Board Seminar |
Organization |
| 2012 | Sheila Chapman Board of Directors, Silk Road Rising Chicago, IL, IL Capacity Building Program-Board Seminar |
Organization |
| 2012 | Jo Anne Davis President of the Board, Silk Road Rising Chicago, IL, IL Capacity Building Program-Board Seminar |
Organization |
| 2012 | Joan Pantsios Board President, Teatro Vista Chicago, IL, IL Capacity Building Program-Board Seminar |
Organization |
| 2012 | Madelyn Seckler Board Member, Teatro Vista Chicago, IL, IL Capacity Building Program-Board Seminar |
Organization |
| 2012 | Edward Torres Artistic Director, Teatro Vista Chicago, IL, IL Capacity Building Program-Board Seminar |
Organization |
| 2012 | Carol Adams President & CEO, DuSable Museum of African American History Chicago, IL, IL Capacity Building Program-Board Seminar |
Organization |
| 2012 | Sunny Fischer Board Member, The National Public Housing Museum Chicago, IL, IL Capacity Building Program-Board Seminar |
Organization |
| 2012 | Keith L. Magee President & CEO, The National Public Housing Museum Chicago, IL, IL Capacity Building Program-Board Seminar |
Organization |
| 2012 | Mark Schulte Chairman of the Board, The National Public Housing Museum Chicago, IL, IL Capacity Building Program-Board Seminar |
Organization |
| 2011 | American Indian Center Chicago, IL 2011 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2011 | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL 2011 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2011 | Bronzeville Children's Museum Chicago, IL 2011 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2011 | Cambodian American Heritage Museum &Killing Fields Memorial Chicago, IL 2011 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2011 | Center for Black Music Research Chicago, IL 2011 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2011 | Chicago Cultural Alliance Chicago, IL 2011 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2011 | Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Chicago, IL 2011 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2011 | Chicago Multi-Cultural Dance Center Chicago, IL 2011 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2011 | Chicago Sinfonietta Chicago, IL 2011 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2011 | Congo Square Theatre Chicago, IL 2011 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2011 | Deeply Rooted Productions Inc. Chicago, IL 2011 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2011 | DuSable Museum of African American History Chicago, IL 2011 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2011 | Ensemble Espanol Center for Spanish Dance and Music Chicago, IL 2011 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2011 | Free Street Theater Chicago, IL 2011 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2011 | Global Girls Chicago, IL 2011 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2011 | Guild Complex Chicago, IL 2011 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2011 | Institute of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture Chicago, IL 2011 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2011 | International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago Chicago, IL 2011 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2011 | Kalapriya Center for Indian Performing Arts, Inc. Chicago, IL 2011 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2011 | Korean American Resource & Cultural Cneter Chicago, IL 2011 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2011 | Luna Negra Dance Theater Chicago, IL 2011 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2011 | The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian Evanston, IL 2011 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2011 | Ma'at Production Association of Afrikan Centered Theatre (MPAACT) Chicago, IL 2011 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2011 | Muntu Dance Theatre Chicago, IL 2011 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2011 | National Public Housing Museum Chicago, IL 2011 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2011 | Natya Dance Theatre Chicago, IL 2011 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2011 | Neighborhood Writing Alliance (NWA) Chicago, IL 2011 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2011 | Puerto Rican Arts Alliance Chicago, IL 2011 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2011 | Silk Road Theatre Project Chicago, IL 2011 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2011 | Teatro Luna Chicago, IL 2011 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2011 | Urban Gateways Chicago, IL 2011 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2010 | American Indian Center of Chicago Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building: Midwest |
Organization |
| 2010 | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building: Midwest |
Organization |
| 2010 | Bronzeville Children's Museum Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building: Midwest |
Organization |
| 2010 | Cambodian American Heritage Museum & Killing Fields Memorial Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building: Midwest |
Organization |
| 2010 | Center for Black Music Research Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building: Midwest |
Organization |
| 2010 | Chicago Cultural Alliance Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building: Midwest |
Organization |
| 2010 | Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building: Midwest |
Organization |
| 2010 | Chicago Multi-Cultural Dance Center Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building: Midwest |
Organization |
| 2010 | Chicago Sinfonietta Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building: Midwest |
Organization |
| 2010 | Congo Square Theatre Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building: Midwest |
Organization |
| 2010 | Deeply rooted Productions, Inc Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building: Midwest |
Organization |
| 2010 | DuSable Museum of African American History Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building: Midwest |
Organization |
| 2010 | Ensemble Espanol Center for Spanish Dance and Music Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building: Midwest |
Organization |
| 2010 | Free Street Theater Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building: Midwest |
Organization |
| 2010 | Global Girls Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building: Midwest |
Organization |
| 2010 | Guild Complex Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building: Midwest |
Organization |
| 2010 | Institute of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building: Midwest |
Organization |
| 2010 | International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building: Midwest |
Organization |
| 2010 | Kalapriya Center for Indian Performing Arts, Inc. Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building: Midwest |
Organization |
| 2010 | Korean American Resource & Cultural Center Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building: Midwest |
Organization |
| 2010 | Luna Negra Dance Theater Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building: Midwest |
Organization |
| 2010 | The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian Evanston, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building: Midwest |
Organization |
| 2010 | Ma'at Production Association of Afrikan Centered Theatre (MPAACT) Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building: Midwest |
Organization |
| 2010 | Muntu Dance Theatre Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building: Midwest |
Organization |
| 2010 | National Public Housing Museum Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building: Midwest |
Organization |
| 2010 | Natya Dance Theatre Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building: Midwest |
Organization |
| 2010 | Neighborhood Writing Alliance Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building: Midwest |
Organization |
| 2010 | Puerto Rican Arts Alliance Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building: Midwest |
Organization |
| 2010 | Silk Road Theatre Project Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building: Midwest |
Organization |
| 2010 | Teatro Luna Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building: Midwest |
Organization |
| 2010 | Urban Gateways Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building: Midwest |
Organization |
| 2009 | American Indian Center of Chicago Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building: Midwest |
Organization |
| 2009 | Black Ensemble Theater Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building: Midwest |
Organization |
| 2009 | Bronzeville Children's Museum Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2009 | Cambodian Heritage Museum Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2009 | Center for Black Music Research (Columbia College) Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2009 | Chicago Cultural Alliance Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2009 | Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2009 | Chicago Multi-Cultural Dance Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2009 | Chicago Sinfonietta Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2009 | Deeply Rooted Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2009 | DuSable Museum Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2009 | Ensemble Espanol Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2009 | Free Street Theatre Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2009 | Global Girls Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2009 | Guild Complex Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2009 | Institute of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2009 | International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2009 | Kalapriya Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2009 | Korean American Resource and Cultural Center Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2009 | Luna Negra Dance Theater Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2009 | Mitchell Museum of the American Indian Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2009 | Muntu Dance Theater Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2009 | Naional Public Housing Museum Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2009 | Natya Dance Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2009 | Neighborhood Writing Alliance Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2009 | Puerto Rican Arts Alliance Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2009 | Silk Road Theater Project Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2009 | Teatro Luna Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2009 | Urban Gateways Chicago, IL 2009-10 Capacity Building Midwest |
Organization |
| 2008 | Mr. Lane Alexander Founder & Director, Chicago Human Rhythm Project Chicago, IL Board Member Participants - October 2008 |
Participant |
| 2005 | Elgin Symphony Orchestra Elgin, IL |
Participant |
| 2005 | Rockford Symphony Orchestra Rockford, IL |
Participant |
| 2005 | St. Louis Symphony Orchestra St. Louis, IL |
Participant |
College juniors, seniors and students who have not been out of school more than two years have the opportunity to intern in a specific department of The Kennedy Center.
| 2012 | Michael W. Martin Petersburg, IL Multimedia Intern |
Student |
| 2011 | Greta Hays Chicago, IL Spring Intern |
Student |
| 2011 | Greta A. Hays Chicago, IL 2011 Winter/Spring Intern |
Student |
| 2010 | Courtney Blackwell Northwestern University Evanston, IL Winter/Spring Interns |
Student |
| 2009 | Matthew Van Dyke Normal, IL Fall Intern |
Student |
| 2007 | Blair A Brown Bourbonnais, IL |
Participant |
Live and satellite-based programs which are designed for high school and college-level students to participate in and develop a better understanding of the performing arts.
| 2003 | Curtis Brenda Harrisburg High Harrisburg, IL Distance Learning |
School |
An intensive three-week summer program for intermediate to advanced students aged 14 to 18 which is directed by one of America's most recognized prmia ballerinas.
| 2011 | Drew Pearson Chicago, IL |
Student |
| 2009 | Rebecca Bruch Peoria, IL |
Student |
| 2009 | Marissa DeBenedictus Elburn, IL |
Student |
| 2008 | Ms. Rebecca Brunch Peoria, IL Participants-July 2008 |
Student |
| 2008 | Rebecca Brunch Peoria, IL |
Student |
| 2004 | Tovah Collins Chicago, IL |
Student |
| 2011 | Caroline Davis Chicago, IL Jazz Ahead |
Participant |
| 2010 | Marquis Hill Northern Illinois University Chicago, IL 2010 Betty Carter's Jazz Ahead, the music residency program |
Student |
| 2010 | Milton Suggs Depaul University Chicago, IL 2010 Betty Carter's Jazz Ahead, the music residency program |
Student |
| 2006 | Jeff Greene student, Indiana Univeristy Chicago, IL Betty Carter Jazz Ahead |
Participant |
| 2005 | Kyle Asche Northern Illinois University Chicago, IL 2005 Betty Cartet's Jazz Ahead |
Participant |
| 2005 | Jordan Baskin Indiana University Chicago, IL 2005 Betty Carter's Jazz Ahead |
Participant |
| 2004 | Lorin Cohen Chicago, IL Dept. of State - Kennedy Center Jazz Ambassador 2004 |
Participant |
| 2004 | Mari Jayme Chicago, IL Betty Carter's Jazz Ahead residency 2004 |
Participant |
| 2004 | Benjamin Lewis Chicago, IL Dept. of State - Kennedy Center Jazz Ambassador 2004 |
Participant |
| 2004 | Matt Lewis Chicago, IL Dept. of State - Kennedy Center Jazz Ambassador 2004 |
Participant |
| 2004 | Bryan Nichols Chicago, IL Betty Carter's Jazz Ahead residency 2004 |
Participant |
| 2004 | Michael Raynor Chicago, IL Dept. of State - Kennedy Center Jazz Ambassador 2004 |
Participant |
| 2009 | Larry Brown Dekalb, IL Instrument: Guitar |
Student |
| 2009 | Clif Wallace Dekalb, IL Instrument:Drums |
Student |
| 2008 | James Davis Chicago, IL Jazz Ahead 2008 - trumpet |
Student |
| 2008 | Adam Larson Normal, IL Jazz Ahead 2008 - tenor saxophone |
Student |
A Web-based arts and education network that provides educators with resources for teaching in, through and about the arts: http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org.
| 2006 | Kiersten Hoiland Park Ridge, IL selected by competition in state |
Artist |
| 2005 | Alex Chin Urbana, IL Selected by competition in state |
Artist |
| 2005 | Ayane Kozasa River Forest, IL Selected by competition in state |
Artist |
| 2004 | Leah Asher Rockford, IL Selected by competition in state |
Artist |
| 2004 | Leah Asher Rockford, IL Selected by competition in state |
Artist |
A network of state-based organizations that works to infuse the arts into the education system of their state.
| 2010 | Illinois Alliance for Arts Education DeKalb, IL |
Organization |
| 2010 | Barbara Heimerdinger DeKalb, IL |
Organization |
| 2010 | Becky Blaine President, St. Charles High School St. Charles, IL |
Organization |
| 2010 | Terence Madsen University of Illinois Extension Princeton, IL |
Organization |
| 2009 | Illinois Alliance for Arts Education Bureau, IL 2009-10 Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education Network |
Organization |
| 2009 | Ms. Amber Harper Past President, Illinois Alliance for Arts Education Bureau, IL 2009 Network Leadership Committee |
Participant |
| 2009 | Ms. Barbara Heimerdinger Director, Illinois Alliance for Arts Education DeKalb, IL 2009 Kennedy Center Alliamce for Arts Education Network-Member |
Participant |
| 2009 | Ms. Becky Blaine President, Illinois Alliance for Arts Education St. Charles, IL 2009 Kennedy Center Alliamce for Arts Education Network-Member |
Participant |
| 2009 | Ms. Susan Berry Vice President, Illinois Alliance for Arts Education Princeton, IL 2009 Kennedy Center Alliamce for Arts Education Network-Member |
Participant |
| 2008 | Ms. Amber Harper Past President, Illinois Alliance for Arts Education Bureau, IL 2008 Network Leadership Committee |
Participant |
| 2008 | Ms. Barbara Heimerdinger Director, Illinois Alliance for Arts Education DeKalb, IL |
Participant |
| 2008 | Ms. Becky Blaine President, Illinois Alliance for Arts Education DeKalb, IL |
Participant |
| 2008 | Ms. Susan Berry Vice President, Illinois Alliance for Arts Education DeKalb, IL |
Participant |
| 2007 | Becky Blaine Chair-Elect, Illinois Alliance for Arts Education St. Charles, IL |
Organization |
| 2007 | Amber Harper Chairperson, Illinois Alliance for Arts Education Bureau, IL |
Organization |
| 2007 | Barbara Heimerdinger Executive Director, Illinois Alliance for Arts Education DeKalb, IL Karen Erickson, Former Illinois AAE Chair, is 2002-2003 KCAAEN Chair and a KCAAEN National Governance Committee representative for 2001-2003. |
Organization |
| 2007 | Jim Szczepaniak Community Relations Director, Niles Township High School District 219 Skokie, IL 2007 KCAAEN & NSBA Award Winner |
Winner |
| 2006 | Pamela Jordan Principal, The Chicago Academy for the Arts Chicago, IL 2005-2006 KCAAEN Creative Ticket Award National School of Distinction |
Winner |
A comprehesive management-training program for highly qualified individuals who aspire to manage performing arts institutions and arts service organizations.
| 2006 | Joanna C. Felder Evanston, IL |
Participant |
| 2005 | Kyle Gorden Chicago, IL |
Participant |
Free performances are presented every day at 6:00 p.m. in The Kennedy Center's Grand Foyer.
| 2012 | Asobi Seksu Chicago, IL |
Artist |
| 2012 | Beach Fossils Chicago, IL |
Artist |
| 2012 | Delicate Steve Chicago, IL |
Artist |
| 2012 | Lower Dens Chicago, IL |
Artist |
| 2012 | Peter Cook Chicago, IL |
Artist |
| 2012 | Jacob Buser Evanston, IL |
Artist |
| 2012 | Kiu Haghighi and Tooraj Moshref-Zadeh Evanston, IL |
Artist |
| 2012 | Michael Mahler and Alan Schmuckler Oak Park, IL |
Artist |
| 2012 | Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University Evanston, IL, IL Conservatory Project: February 20, 2012 |
Artist |
| 2011 | Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University Evanston, IL Conservatory Project, 4/25/2011 |
Artist |
| 2007 | Chicago Academy for the Arts (KCAAEN) Chicago Academy for the Arts, PAFE Chicago, IL |
Artist |
| 2005 | Chicago, IL |
Artist |
| 2005 | Jonesboro, IL |
Artist |
| 2003 | Baltimore/Chicago Comtemporary Dance DeKalb, IL |
Artist |
| 2003 | Vanessa Carr Chicago, IL W/S 2003 KCACTF intern |
Artist |
| 2003 | Hubbard Street 2 Chicago, IL |
Artist |
| 2003 | Peter Siegel Oak Park, IL |
Artist |
| 2003 | Sons of the Never Wrong Chicago, IL |
Artist |
| 2003 | Barb Sorensen Schaumberg, IL |
Artist |
| 2002 | Mark Dvorak Kanesville, IL |
Artist |
| 2002 | Groovelily Kanesville, IL |
Artist |
| 2002 | Corey Harris Chicago, IL |
Artist |
| 2002 | Norah Jones Chicago, IL |
Artist |
| 2002 | Tom McCabe Kanesville, IL |
Artist |
| 2002 | Lee Murdock Kanesville, IL |
Artist |
| 2002 | Sandip Burman Trio Chicago, IL |
Artist |
| 2002 | Peggy Seeger Oak Park, IL |
Artist |
| 2002 | Sons of the Never Wrong Chicago, IL |
Artist |
| 2001 | Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Chicago, IL |
Artist |
| 2001 | Si Kahn Oak Park, IL |
Artist |
| 2001 | Katie Kerkhover Rockwood, IL |
Artist |
| 2000 | Liz Carroll Round Lake, IL |
Artist |
| 2000 | Laurence Hopgood Chicago, IL |
Artist |
| 2000 | Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Chicago, IL |
Artist |
| 2000 | Mass Ensemble Chicago, IL |
Artist |
| 2000 | Michael Miles Glenview, IL |
Artist |
| 2000 | The Magic Banjo Glenview, IL |
Artist |
A competition designed to encourage and foster the development of high school musicians. The winner performs as a soloist with the NSO.
| 2008 | Sang Jun Yhee Evanston, IL National Young Artist Division |
Artist |
The Performing Arts Centers and Schools is a program which works with cultural organizations and schools throughout the nation to expand their education programs with a primary focus on the education of teachers.
| 2010 | Urban Gateways , IL |
Participant |
| 2010 | Chicago Public Schools Chicago, IL |
Participant |
| 2009 | Quad City Arts , IL Partnership teams |
Participant |
| 2009 | Urban Gateways , IL Partnership teams |
Participant |
| 2009 | Chicago Public Schools Chicago, IL Partnership teams |
Participant |
| 2007 | Chicago Public Schools Chicago, IL Team entered program in 1995. 354 teachers participated in 6 workshops during 2003-2004. 2005-2006 Research Grant Recipient. Recipient of National Partnerships Whole School Improvement Grant for 2006-2007. |
Participant |
| 2007 | Quad City Arts Rock Island, IL Team entered program in 1992; 60 teachers participated in 6 workshops in 2002-2003. |
Participant |
| 2006 | Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Chicago, IL Team entered program in 1995. 354 teachers participated in 6 workshops in 2003-2004. 2005-2006 Research Grant Recipient. Recipient of National Partnerships Whole School Improvement Grant for 2006-2007. |
Participant |
| 2004 | Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Chicago, IL Team entered partnership in 1995; 354 teachers participated in 9 workshops in 2003-2004. |
Participant |
A four-week festival of orchestral and chambermusic for young people ages 15 to 21 at The Kennedy Center. The Institute consists of orchestral and chamber music coached by NSO musicians, conducting and master classes, private lessons with NSO musicians and additional enrichment sessions.
| 2002 | Lauren Walker Bolingbrook, IL Selected by competition in state |
Artist |
| 2001 | Lauren Walker Bolingbrook, IL Selected by competition in state |
Artist |
| 9 | Laura Park Palatine, IL instrument played violin 1 |
Student |
| 9 | Brittney Walker Bollingbrook, IL instrument played bassooon |
Student |
An initiative which creates, commissions, produces, presents and tours performances for young people and their families both locally and nationally.
| 2110 | McAnninch Arts Center Glen Ellyn, IL Chasing George Washington - February 19 |
Organization |
| 2110 | Sangamon Auditorium Springfield, IL Nobody's Perfect - March 22 |
Organization |
| 2011 | McAninch Arts Center Glen Ellyn, IL Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical |
Organization |
| 2011 | University of Lindenwood, Belleville Belleville, IL Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical, January 18-20, 2011 |
Organization |
| 2011 | Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts Bloomington, IL Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical November 13 |
Organization |
| 2010 | Sangamon Auditorium, Univ. of IL - Springfield Springfield, IL Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical, November 30, 2010 |
Organization |
| 2010 | Krannert Center for the Performing Arts/University of Illinois at Urbana Urbana, IL Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical, December 2-3, 2010 |
Organization |
| 2009 | Sangamon Auditorium, University of Illinois at Springfield Springfield, IL The Phantom Tollbooth |
Other |
| 2009 | The Rialto Square Theatre Joliet, IL The Phantom Tollbooth |
Other |
| 2009 | Raue Center for the Arts Crystal Lake, IL The Phantom Tollbooth |
Other |
| 2009 | McAninch Arts Center at Colleg of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL The Phantom Tollbooth |
Other |
| 2008 | Adventure Stage Chicago Chicago, IL Part of the Kennedy Center's New Visions/New Voices 2008 festival. |
Organization |
| 2007 | North Shore Center for the Performing Arts Skokie, IL |
Organization |
| 2007 | Bloomington Cultural District Bloomington, IL |
Organization |
| 2007 | McAninch Arts Center Glen Ellyn, IL |
Organization |
| 2006 | Steppenwolf Theatre Chicago, IL New Visions/New Voices 2006 |
Artist |
| 2006 | Braden Auditorium, Illinois State University Braden Auditorium, Illinois State University Normal, IL |
Participant |
| 2006 | Grand Ballroom, Western Illinois University Grand Ballroom, Western Illinois University Macomb, IL |
Participant |
| 2005 | Thomas Ryan VP of Administrative Affairs, College of DuPage, McAninch Arts Center Glen Ellyn, IL |
Other |
| 2005 | Stephen Cummins Board of Trustees, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Urbana, IL |
Other |
| 2005 | Peoria Civic Center Peoria Civic Center Peoria, IL |
Participant |
| 2005 | Raue Center for the Arts Raue Center for the Arts Crystal Lake, IL |
Participant |
| 2005 | Holly Richard Assistant Director, Raue Center for the Arts Crystal Lake, IL |
Other |
| 2005 | Rialto Square Theatre Rialto Square Theatre Joilet, IL |
Participant |
| 2005 | Sangamon Auditorium, University of Illinois at Springfield Sangamon Auditorium, University of Illinois at Springfield Springfield, IL |
Participant |
| 2005 | Carly Shank Sangamon Auditorium, University of Illinois at Springfield Springfield, IL |
Other |
| 2005 | Christina Steelman Assistant Director of Student Activities, Western Illinois University Macomb, IL |
Other |
| 2005 | Randy Green Will County Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority, Rialto Square Theatre Joliet, IL |
Other |
| 2003 | Braden Auditorium Normal, IL Imagination Celebration on Tour: The Nightingale |
Participant |
| 2003 | Center East Inc. Skokie, IL Imagination Celebration on Tour: The Nightingale |
Participant |
| 2003 | Krannert Center for the Performing Arts Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champagne Urbana, IL Imagination Celebration on Tour: The Emperor's New Clothes |
Participant |
| 2003 | Krannert Center for the Performing Arts Urbana, IL Imagination Celebration on Tour: The Nightingale |
Participant |
| 2003 | Rialto Square Theatre Joliet, IL Imagination Celebration on Tour: Dreams in the Golden Country |
Participant |
| 2001 | Center East Inc. Skokie, IL Imagination Celebration on Tour: Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse |
Participant |
| 2000 | Center East Inc. Skokie, IL Imagination Celebration on Tour: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day |
Participant |
| 2000 | Centre East Inc. Skokie, IL Imagination Celebration on Tour - My Lord What a Morning: The Marian Anderson Story |
Participant |
| 2000 | Paramount Arts Center Aurora, IL Imagination Celebration on Tour: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day |
Participant |
| 1999 | College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL Imagination Celebration on Tour: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day |
Participant |
| 1999 | Governor State University University Park, IL Imagination Celebration on Tour: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day |
Participant |
| 1999 | Krannert Center for the Performing Arts Urbana, IL Imagination Celebration on Tour: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day |
Participant |
| 1999 | Sangamon Auditorium Springfield, IL Imagination Celebration on Tour: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day |
Participant |
