Back in September, when Rush Hour staff began planning for the holiday card, I was struck by the use of the word “solstice” instead of the more ubiquitous “holidays.” I thought to impress all of you today by giving you as compact and detailed an explanation of solstice as I could crib from Wikipedia, only [...]

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“I think I should have no other mortal wants, if I could always have plenty of music.” - George Eliot
I’m with her!
There is much music to recommend this month, beginning this Saturday, December 15 at 7:30 p.m. with “Christmas at the Cathedral” at St. James Cathedral. Two Bach works, Concerto for Violin in A [...]

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Are you a student interested in music, marketing, or international culture, or do you know a student who is?
Rush Hour is currently seeking talented and culturally curious interns for the winter and/or spring terms.
A more detailed description of the opportunity can be found here. Interested candidates should send their cover letter and resume to [...]

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Rush Hour’s Fanfare Committee partnered with Loyola University Chicago to present a special winter concert event at its Water Tower Campus on Monday, December 3.
The evening was a delight for the senses: Argo Tea tantalized audience members’ taste buds with their white chocolate mint holiday tea blend; Owen Clayton Condon and Peter Martin of Third [...]

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