Sounds and Notes Foundation | 6121 W. Higgins Suite 3E | Chicago Ill 60630

Happy 2024!

We’re thrilled to share the exciting lineup for the 8th Chopin In the City Festival, scheduled from February 22nd to February 25th, culminating in a special celebration on March 1st to honor Chopin’s birthday. Thanks to supporters like you, we’re bringing the magic of Chopin to new audiences in innovative ways.

This year’s festival promises to be an extraordinary celebration of diverse talent. From uber talented young pianists opening the festival to a soulful jazz band, an award winning pianist hailing from Warsaw, a folkloric singer originating from the Republic of Moldova, and a creative woodwind and sound artist – the lineup is nothing short of spectacular. We’re also featuring a special project fusing poetry and music alongside some of the best improvisational musicians in Chicago. Plus, our family art fair at the Copernicus Center aims to inspire young minds to explore their artistic potential. And to cap off the celebration of Chopin’s birthday, we will have a final performance on March 1st at the Paderewski Academy of Music. It’s bound to be an unforgettable festival!

Your past support has been vital in making the festival a success, and we hope we can once again count on your generosity. Your contribution will help us bring together world-class artists and musicians to celebrate the genius of Chopin.

Let’s make the 2024 “Chopin IN the City” festival the best yet! Your donation will directly impact the success of this extraordinary musical celebration, fostering innovation, diversity, and artistic excellence.

Thank you for being a vital part of our journey. Here’s to a year of incredible musical experiences and shared inspiration!

• Thursday, 02.22.2024, 6:30 pm | Opening Night
  Polish Consulate in Chicago | 1530 Lake Shore Dr. | Chicago, IL
  Joshua Mhoon – piano
  Bazyli Siwek – piano
  Invitation only
• Friday 02.23.2024, 8:00 pm
  AM PaSO 5400 Lawler Ave. | Chicago, IL
  Soul Message Band
  Chris Forman – Hammond 3 organ
  Greg Rockingham – drums
  Dave Miller – guitar
  Ticket $30
  Purchase tickets at the door.
• Saturday 02.24.2024, 10:00 am
  The Academy at Forest View | Forest View Educational Center
  2121 South Goebbert Rd. | Arlington Heights, IL
  Michal Drewnowski – piano
  3 Cellos: Sara Wollan, Margaret Daly, Elizabeth Anderson
  Free show
• Saturday, 02.24.2024, 8:00 pm
  Green Mill | 4802 N. Broadway | Chicago IL
  Grazyna Auguscik Group
  Grazyna Auguscik – vocal
  Jon Deitemyer – drums
  Ben Lewis – piano
  John Kregor – guitar
  Ethan Philion – bass
  Ticket $20
  Cash only at the door.
• Sunday, 02.25.2024 12:00 pm
  Copernicus Center | 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
  Patricia Stepniak Art Studio | “Painting Chopin” | Family Art Fair
  Ana Everling Quartet
  Ana Everling – vocal, percussion
  Hunter Diamond – woodwind, percussion
  Kenny Reichert – electric guitar
  Edinho Gerber – acoustic guitar
  Ticket $25
  Purchase online at: LINK
• Sunday, 02.25.2024 4:00 pm
  ProMusica | 713 W. Wrightwood Ave. | Chicago IL
  Roberts Swistelnicki “Et pereat mundus” Project
  Roberts Swistelnicki – piano, poetry, composition
  Greg Artry – drums, vocal
  Dave Miller – guitar
  Katie Ernst – bass, vocal
  Mark Feldman – violin
  Jon Irabagon – saxophone
  Donation.
• Friday, 03.01.2024, 7:30 pm
  AM PaSO 5400 Lawler Ave. | Chicago, IL
  Celebrating Chopin’s Birthday
  Grazyna Auguscik – voice
  Ben Lewis – piano
  Warren Oja – cello
  Andrzej Krukowsi – poetry reading
  Ticket $30
  Purchase tickets at the door.

Please mail your donation to Sounds and Notes Foundation 6121 W Higgins Avenue, Suite 3E Chicago, IL 60630