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ACM is proud to present the sixth annual Thirsty Ears Festival: Chicago’s only classical music street festival!For two days Wilson street between Hermitage and Ravenswood will be closed to feature seventeen stellar ensembles and soloists performing music from Beethoven to Shostakovich to Reich and everything in between on the main stage.
We’ll also have delicious beer from Empirical Brewing, vendor booths, kid friendly activities and food trucks on both days.
Highlights include a special performance of our Sound of Silent Film Festival Saturday at sundown and, to close out the fest on Sunday, a classical remix from Origin of Animal.
$10 suggested donation, all proceeds support the ACM School of Music, a non-profit organization.
MUSIC LINEUP
Saturday, August 14
2:00 ACM student showcase
3:00 Chicago Chamber Music Festival
4:00 Lakeshore Rush
5:00 Wurtz Berger Duo
6:00 Chicago Ensemble
7:00 Jonathan Hannau/Kyle Flens
8:00 Palomar
9:00 Sound of Silent Film Festival
Sunday, August 15
2:00 Marianne Parker
3:00 5th Wave Collective
4:00 Quixote Duo
5:00 Lapis Trio, Casey
6:00 Michael Hall
7:00 The Growlers
8:00 Origin Of Animal Classical Remix
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
1758 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640-4515, United States