Lately I’ve read a few fascinating books that talk about the brain, philosophy, and ultimately how to live life. One of my favorite little books is The Philosopher’s Diet: How to Lose Weight & Change the World, by Richard Watson. Watson is, as one might deduce, a philosophy professor and author, but his bio also [...]

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Throughout the course of planning the Rush Hour season, we give a great deal of thought to creating events filled with what Artistic Director Deborah Sobol refers to as “aesthetic nourishment.” RH was created to address the disconnect between what our daily lives are like and what we need to remain physically and mentally [...]

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This month, we launch the Rush Hour Circle, in honor and support of the organization’s growth over the last eight years. The Circle recognizes donors of $1,000 and above, and was conceived as the “engine” of Rush Hour - those who drive the success of the organization with financial and intellectual stewardship. Membership in the [...]

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Don’t miss two exciting upcoming events before the start of Rush Hour’s 9th season!
First, Rush Hour will present the dazzling virtuosity of Third Coast Percussion on Friday, May 2 at the second annual Looptopia.
The FREE performance is scheduled for 5:45 - 6:15 p.m. at the Chicago Temple (77 W. Washington St., between Clark St. and [...]

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I hate to wait.
My last few articles have contained an almost subconscious countdown to June and our first concert. The childlike part of me is plaintively saying, “Are we there yet?” and the annoyed adult is answering back, “We’ll get there when we get there!”
This year, I feel that way about spring, about an upcoming [...]

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Let Rush Hour’s staff help you celebrate Valentine’s Day with these hand-picked listening pleasures:

“The Brahms I Love,” Arthur Rubenstein - A Valentine’s “must listen”… a great way to impress a date or lover at any age! - Artistic Director Deborah Sobol

“Heart, We Will Forget Him,” an SSA (Soprano, Soprano, Alto) choral piece which also features [...]

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Are you culturally curious? Do you love music, food, and meeting new people?
Rush Hour is currently seeking talented interns to join its dynamic summer team. Here’s what past interns have had to say about their experience:
The whole internship involved taking a leadership role.
It was rewarding to see tangible results of our work every week.
One of [...]

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It’s February, and here in Chicago we’re having a blast of winter the likes of which we have not seen in recent years. February is the shortest month of the year, but the cold and dark make it feel like one of the longest. As my sardonic Irish father often says, “It’s always darkest before [...]

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As Deborah Sobol recognizes the birthdates of two eminent chamber music composers- Mozart and Schubert- we at Rush Hour consider the “Schubertiade” concept and how it resonates with the Rush Hour experience. In modern Europe, it is fairly common to hear of Schubertiades, or series that celebrate specifically the music of Schubert, generally in a [...]

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Did you make a new year’s resolution to:

get more involved in your community?
listen to more music / attend more concerts?
meet new people / network / make new friends?

If any of these resolutions are on your list, consider joining Rush Hour’s Fanfare Committee.
The Fanfare Committee is comprised of Chicago-area young professionals (under 40) who help expand [...]

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