World Music Festival Chicago FREE Admission Sept. 12-22, 2013 City-wide Various Locations

Music Lovers, Grab Your Passports! World Music Festival Chicago FREE Admission * Sept. 12-22, 2013 City-wide * Various Locations The 15th Annual World Music Festival Chicago is September 12-22 featuring more than 70 international performances in venues throughout the City. All performances are FREE admission - in more the 20 venues by acclaimed musicians and groups representing 34 countries from around the globe. Festival highlights include five concerts in Millennium Park, the all-night RagaMala: A Celebration of Indian Classical Music at the Chicago Cultural Center and the Festival au Desert - Caravan for Peace, a group of exiled musicians from Mali touring the United States. For the complete schedule, visit worldmusicfestivalchicago.org.   Public Transportation For travel information, visit transitchicago.com. Parking Park near the music at Millennium Garages, preferred parking partner for the World Music Festival 2013! Garage locations are Millennium Park Garage and Millennium Lakeside Garage at 5 S. Columbus Drive, Grant Park North Garage at 25 N. Michigan Ave. and Grant Park South Garage at 325 S. Michigan Ave. Go to millenniumgarages.com for more info. Park Here. Go Anywhere! Purchase Options: pay at parking location; call 312-616-0600.

Chicago Families--Free Tickets to see Little Miss Ann at Schuba's on 8/14

Little Miss Ann Playing Do Division Fest--Chicago


ChiIL Mama is giving away a pair of tickets , and a chance to come up on stage for a song with Little Miss Ann, this Saturday at Schuba's.   Enter today to win.   Contest closes at noon tomorrow and the winner will be announced.

Enter here to win:
Details:   One entry per family.   Winner will be chosen by random number generator.   All entry information remains confidential, except for the winner's name, which will be published on ChiIL Mama.  Good luck!

Little Miss Ann has been playing outdoor fests and even a family boat cruise, all summer long.

Click on Little Miss Ann for ChiIL Mama's review.   She was one of our past Win-A-Disc-Wednesday bands for May.

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• Schubas Family Series Presents & Crazy Kids Chicago Welcomes...
• Little Miss Ann

• SATURDAY 08/14/2010 4:00 PM 
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• ALL AGES
 
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• $6.00 KIDS 2 & UNDER FREE!

Ann Torralba (Little Miss Ann) has been working with children for over 15 years. Previously, she worked as a Special Education teacher in the Chicago Public Schools. During this time, she also fronted a band called "Jank". It wasn't until she became a mother herself, that she found her passion in children's music. Frustrated at the isolation of being a first-time mother, she pulled out her guitar and started playing for the other mothers on her block. Thankfully, these patient moms endured those first few playdates as Torralba learned how to play childrens classics. Torralba then went on to work at The Old Town School of Folk Music as a Wiggleworms instructor. For the past four years, she has led classes for parents and their babies. After listening to Elizabeth Mitchell's "You are my flower" and the encouragement of friends, Torralba decided to make Little Miss Ann: Music for Tots. The combination of Torralba's earthy vocals, folk guitar strumming, drumming husband, Patrick and singing daughter, Olivia has made a unique sounding cd that has been well-received by children, parents, non-breeders, teachers, and even some dogs. Torralba has played kids concerts throughout Chicago at fests, bars, schools, and parks, including Millenium Park. Today, Torralba works at Old Town School of Folk music and as an educational consultant in the Chicago Public Schools. You can also read some of her writings in kidsmusicinchicago.com. Torralba regularly donates concerts to causes that benefit children.

Look For ChiIL Mama This Weekend: Hawks, County Fair in the city and World Music

 Saturday morning, The Chicago Blackhawks are back, with an open practice and fun events for the whole family indoors and out.   Tickets are a very affordable $5.   The Training Camp event takes place from 8AM till noon.   So roll outta bed and get your red n black on, for some cold steel on ice action.   Here come the Hawks, the mighty Blaaaaa aa aack Hawks........

Then we're off to Garfield Conservatory for their annual County Fair

9th Annual County Fair

Saturday, September 19

Hours: 11 am – 4 pm
Where: Throughout the Conservatory Campus
Cost: Free admission (Some activities require a fee)

Join us for Chicago’s original urban hoedown and experience the excitement of a county fair in the middle of the city! Visitors to the fair will experience urban gardening at its best, agricultural traditions rarely found in the city today, and activities for children and adults alike. County Fair will be chock-full of family fun this year, including:

 

•	Hands-On Kids’ Activities
•	Petting Zoo
•	Pony Rides
•	Farmers’ Market
•	Food Preservation Demonstrations
•	Garden Harvest Showcase
•	Live Music
•	Beekeeping Demonstrations
•	Composting Demonstrations
•	Garden Tool Sharpening
•	Recipe Swap
•	Food Vendors

Finally, don't forget it's Chicago's World Music Festival.   

  

Check out their web site for locations and descriptions.