But it's a full moon tonight, and I want to urge you to kick up some early summer creative dust of your own. I'll be kicking the creative cat (apologies to my cat, Jupiter) myself, so if you're in Chicago, come join me for one of the following:
Tonight/Thursday, May 27, Full Moon Jam after
sundownIt’s another world at the Full Moon Jam, where hundreds will be gathering tonight after sunset on the lakefront just between Lawrence and Foster. There will be fire spinners and drummers and who knows what else in Chicago’s closest outdoor approximation to Burning Man. It’s a family/community event, no alcohol, ends around 10:15pm. More info here.
Sunday, May 30, Adam/Creativity Jam Performance, 1pm
I’m performing a 45-minute set/Creativity Jam as part of the Mitziut Art Show on Sunday, May 30th , from 1:15p to 2pm. It will be mix of original and popular songs, with opportunities for you to sing and play along (song lyrics, instruments and shakers available, with dancing encouraged). It’s the kickoff set to a free, full day of music and art at the North Lakeside Cultural Center, 6219 N. Sheridan Road. Parking can be tricky so come early just in case or ride your bike—should be beautiful out.Tuesday, June 1, Creative Energy Boost Networking, 6pm
I’ll be co-facilitating (with energy expert and facilitator extraordinaire Natalie Goldfein) a “Creative Energy Boost” networking session for entrepreneurs and independent consultant types, brought to you by the Big Ooga. Natalie and I will facilitate a creative and interactive experience—you’ll leave with more energy, surprising ideas for what’s next in your business, and many new connections with colleagues. It’s at the 4Points Sheraton, 630 N. Rush (Rush & Ontario), from 6-8 pm. To learn more and purchase tickets (just $15): Click here. If you want to come for free, just say you are a guest of mine and RSVP to Lennie Rose: Lennie@BigOoga.com or 708-524-4562.
Wednesday, June 2, Gypsy Jam, 6:30p
Chicago non-profit Arts At Large is sponsoring this Jam dedicated to providing artists of all mediums an artistic playground--a place to come together, share ideas, inspire, support, (perchance collaborate), and yes, perform in a jam session. To sign up for a performance, contact Cindy Firing at fishopera@rcn.com/212.304.8871 asap. You can also just come to watch. More info here. Wednesday, June 2, 6:30-9:30pm, Arts at Large Office, 318 N. Lake Shore Drive. Note: Dial #100 at the front door to be buzzed in.
All of these events are participatory, guaranteed to get your creative juices moving.
Chicagoans, if you're not quite ready to participate in a jam but want to explore your musical side, I give great one-on-one starter lessons that provide an overview of music basics and get you playing songs on either keyboards or guitar in just weeks, on your schedule. Try it out and see what happens. Read more about my music coaching and six-week starter package. For those of you outside of Chicago, here's urging you to seek out--or create--creative participation opportunities of your own.
Say hi to Jupiter, the grand troublemaker.