Ian Maksin performs the first outdoor concert of Summerfest in Highland Park! Subscribers to Blue Skies Concert Series and/or Music with a View Concert series admitted free. Please bring your own blankets or folding chairs! Masks must be worn, social distancing observed. No food permitted on premises.

Ron Arden, classical and crossover pop professional singer. Share a night of Sondheim greats and jazz standards from Ron's acclaimed solo album "Voice of Love". Caleb Tolleson at the keyboard with guest jazz artists. Please bring your own blankets or folding chairs. Masks must be worn, social distancing observed. No food permitted on premises.

The Maxwell Street Klezmer Band will entertain you with traditional and contemporary Jewish Klezmer music with their 10 piece band. Please bring your own blankets or folding chairs. Masks must be worn, social distancing observed. No food permitted on premises.

The Red Riding Hood String Quartet will play classical and crossover music for your evening enjoyment, also featuring Violinist Sarah Greene as a Guest Artist. Please bring your own blanket or folding chairs. Masks must be worn, social distancing observed.. No food permitted on premises.

The Merdinger-Greene Duo and Svetlana Belsky will present duo piano and solo piano selections to fill up the evening- with the music being piped outdoors on speakers and a Video Screen. Masks must be worn, social distancing observed. No food permitted on premises.

Music with A View Concert Series 2020-2021! Please visit www.sheridanmusicstudio.com/music-with-a-view for more information. Purchase Subscription HERE!

Blue Skies Concerts offers a wide range of non-Classical Music in solo and ensembles for your enjoyment in small intimate concerts AND/OR Livestreamed on IN.LIVE. STRICT SOCIAL DISTANCING AND HEALTH PRECAUTIONS WILL BE OBSERVED. Subscriptions are sold through this website only. Price is for twelve concerts- In person and/or Livestreamed - all for ONE LOW PRICE! Fill out the order form with your concert requests and pay online here! FIVE SPECIAL SUMMMERFEST OUTDOOR CONCERTS in HIGHLAND PARK ARE INCLUDED WITH YOUR SUBSCRIPTION!!!!

Victoria Moreira, violin Naomi Culp, violin Amanda Grimm, viola Hope DeCelle, cello

From the tango of the Rio de la Plata to the string quartets of Silvestre Revueltas, the KAIA String Quartet is an ensemble devoted to promoting the rich and colorful music of Latin America. Active performers in both the US and abroad, highlights of the 2019-2020 season include a residency at the Avaloch Farm Institute, a tour of Argentina and Uruguay, as well as performances at concert series in North Carolina, Virginia, and Wisconsin. The Quartet plays an active role in Chicago's music scene where they are regular guests at the Chicago Latino Music Festival and the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art. Most recently they were the ensemble in residence at Chicago's classical radio station, WFMT. During this residency they explored the world of Latin classical music with audiences through daily radio segments, performances and broadcasts around the city and the production of KAIA Kids, a series of children's education videos.

Single ticket advanced sale is $20. At the door ticket price is $35, space permitting. Livestream will be free to all series subscribers. There will be a Livestream purchase required for non-subscribers. There are no refunds- your ticket price will go towards supporting the artist and the venue!

Victoria Moreira, violin Naomi Culp, violin Amanda Grimm, viola Hope DeCelle, cello

From the tango of the Rio de la Plata to the string quartets of Silvestre Revueltas, the KAIA String Quartet is an ensemble devoted to promoting the rich and colorful music of Latin America. Active performers in both the US and abroad, highlights of the 2019-2020 season include a residency at the Avaloch Farm Institute, a tour of Argentina and Uruguay, as well as performances at concert series in North Carolina, Virginia, and Wisconsin. The Quartet plays an active role in Chicago's music scene where they are regular guests at the Chicago Latino Music Festival and the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art. Most recently they were the ensemble in residence at Chicago's classical radio station, WFMT. During this residency they explored the world of Latin classical music with audiences through daily radio segments, performances and broadcasts around the city and the production of KAIA Kids, a series of children's education videos.

Single ticket advanced sale is $20. At the door ticket price is $35, space permitting. Livestream will be free to all series subscribers. There will be a Livestream purchase required for non-subscribers. There are no refunds- your ticket price will go towards supporting the artist and the venue!

Grammy-Award winning native South African musician, Jon Samson, delights us with his Livestream concert direct from New York City! Music for children and adults, emphasizing mental health awareness, serving as our Fall Blue Skies Concerts kick-off event... Jon is a licensed Music Therapist, living in Brooklyn, NY and you can visit his website at cocreativemusic.com.

A marvelous Voice and piano recital brought to you by distinguished Baritone, Andrew Schultze, and our own Artist Director, Dr. Svetlana Belsky!

Cantor Pavel Roytman and a "chamber" group of singers and musicians from Maxwell Street Klezmer Band perform a variety show, from the bima to the Yiddish theater. Cantor Roytman of Congregation Beth Hillel Bnai Emunah in Wilmette has performed at festivals in Chicago and Israel with members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Corky Siegel's Chamber Blues, among others. Enjoy an hour of Yiddish and light Cantorial classics with one of the great voices of our day.

About MAxwell Street Klezmer Band: Named after Chicago's Jewish marketplace of the early 1900s, Maxwell Street Klezmer Band injects Chicago-style horn-driven energy into the music of the past. With violinist Alex Koffman leading the way with his blend of classical and klezmer chops, this Klezmer Big Band pays tribute to the masters while having fun with tradition. A Maxwell Street performance speaks to audiences of all ages and backgrounds with engaging energy and variety with warmth and humor.

Internationally-Acclaimed Crossover-Classical Cellist, Ian Maksin, brings us music from all corners of the globe! Singing in many different languages, and playing cello, Ian will delight you with his inimitable style and emotional depth of his playing and singing.

Single ticket advanced sale is $20. At the door ticket price is $35, space permitting. Livestream will be free to all series subscribers. There will be a Livestream purchase required for non-subscribers. There are no refunds- your ticket price will go towards supporting the artist and the venue!

Single ticket advanced sale is $20. At the door ticket price is $35, space permitting. Livestream will be free to all series subscribers. There will be a Livestream purchase required for non-subscribers. There are no refunds- your ticket price will go towards supporting the artist and the venue!

Single ticket advanced sale is $20. At the door ticket price is $35, space permitting. Livestream will be free to all series subscribers. There will be a Livestream purchase required for non-subscribers. There are no refunds- your ticket price will go towards supporting the artist and the venue!

Svetlana Belsky and Elena Doubovitskaya perform a program of two piano music sure to delight your eyes and ears! Single ticket advanced sale is $20. At the door ticket price is $35, space permitting. Livestream will be free to all series subscribers. There will be a Livestream purchase required for non-subscribers. There are no refunds- your ticket price will go towards supporting the artist and the venue!

Svetlana Belsky and Elena Doubovitskaya will delight you with two piano repertoire! Single ticket advanced sale is $20. At the door ticket price is $35, space permitting. Livestream will be free to all series subscribers. There will be a Livestream purchase required for non-subscribers. There are no refunds- your ticket price will go towards supporting the artist and the venue!