NEWS FROM THE WABASH & ERIE CANAL • DELPHI, INDIANA | August 2022

M.A.D.D. RHYTHMS’ ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF TAP, THE CHICAGO TAP SUMMIT, RETURNS SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 2 AT THE HAROLD WASHINGTON CULTURAL CENTER | The Chicago Tap Summit, held in the Year of Chicago Dance, Includes a Weekend of Classes for all Skill Levels Taught by Tap Professionals from Chicago and around the U.S.A with a Saturday Night World Premiere Work from Donnetta “LilBit” Jackson called “A M.A.D.D. Mixtape”

With 186 freshmen, its largest incoming class in 23 years, Bishop Noll Institute welcomes a total of 551 students this school year, its largest enrollment since 2001-02.

The St. Mary Medical Center Auxiliary is hosting a Dreamy Nite Linens Sale that will features a selection of high thread-count sheets, pillows, throws and comforters.

SELECT PROGRAMS ANNOUNCED FOR PRINTERS ROW LIT FEST, THE MIDWEST’S LARGEST LITERARY CELEBRATION, SEPTEMBER 10 & 11 | Pulitzer Prize winner and Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey joins over 100 authors including national bestsellers Jamie Ford, Marie Myung-OK Lee, and Danyel Smith in a jam-packed weekend of free programming | This year’s festival highlights Chicago stories and offers fun for all ages, with a poetry tent organized by The Poetry Foundation; a rare presentation from satire writers at The Onion; interactive programs for youth and families; and more

World Premiere! Hell in a Handbag Productions Presents FRANKENSTREISAND | By Ensemble Member Tyler Anthony Smith |
Directed by Stephanie Shaw | September 29th – October 31st at Redline VR

Costume Design for the Stage featured in upcoming 2022 Theater Excellence Education Programs | The Jeff Awards is hosting a live panel discussion with award-winning costume designers Monday, August 29

SOUTHERN NIGHTS: MICHAEL INGERSOLL SINGS GLEN CAMPBELL to play Marriott Theatre on October 17 and 18.

WNDR Museum Announces National Expansion, Names World-Renowned Artist David Allen as Head of WNDR Studios  | Chicago's Original Immersive Experience to Open New Locations in San Diego, Boston and Seattle this Winter | David Allen to Serve as Head of WNDR Studios, Bringing a Fresh Artistic Vision to the Brand in Chicago and Beyond

Final Season! || AstonRep Theatre Company Announces 15th Anniversary Season: BURIED CHILD | By Sam Shepard | Directed by Derek Bertelsen || THE 15th ANNUAL WRITER’S SERIES || THE LANGUAGE ARCHIVE | By Julia Cho | Directed by Dana Anderson