CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on The Eddie Volkman Show with Hannah B on WSSR-FM (Star 96.7 Joliet, Illinois) on January 20th, reviewing the new series reboot “Velma,” created by Mindy Kaling and featuring the Scooby-Doo gang. Currently streaming on HBO Max.
HollywoodChicago.com Theater Reviews & Interviews
Podtalk: Frank Carr on YippieFest, August 19-21, 2022, at the Den Theatre in Chicago
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 16, 2022 - 10:10amCHICAGO – YippieFest, one of the great performance festivals in Chicago, is returning this upcoming weekend, August 19th, 20th and 21st at the Den Theatre in the Wicker Park neighborhood. Friday the 19th is music night, with a night of bands and groups, and Saturday/Sunday will be performance, with theatre, comedy, stand-up, dance and more.
Interview: whitewolfsonicprincess at Evanston’s Space
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 19, 2022 - 8:05amCHICAGO – The venue called Space is one of the finer rooms in Chicagoland, specifically in Evanston, Illinois, and one of the finest local bands – whitewolfsonicprincess (wwsp) – will be making an appearance on Wednesday, July 20th. For details and ticket information, click wwsp.
Podtalk: Exec Director Frank Carr of 2022 YIPPIE FEST, Calling for Acts to Perform, Aug. 19-21
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 21, 2022 - 1:44pmCHICAGO – YIPPIE! It’s back. Coming off two years of cancellations, the performance event YIPPIE FEST 2022 will take place from Friday, August 19th through Sunday, August 21at at the Den Theatre, 1331 North Milwaukee, Chicago. Currently, the Fest is calling for acts, with music and stand up comedy slots already filled, but any other type of performance, sketch, improv or theatre. This is your opportunity to perform, so sign up by clicking YiPPIE FEST 2022.
Podtalk: Charles Coleman on FACETS Chicago 47th Anniversary
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 11, 2022 - 5:45pmCHICAGO – Last week FACETS Multimedia Chicago began their 47th anniversary celebration, and throughout the month of May will have special programming associated with that milestone. Film Program Director Charles Coleman talks about these programs and more about FACETS with HollywoodChicago.com.
Via Zoom: The World According to Performer Natalja Aicardi
Submitted by PatrickMcD on January 13, 2022 - 11:29amCHICAGO – To discover a truly unique interpreter of cabaret is rare and exciting. Natalja Aicardi is a Chicago singer and performance artist, by way of her native Italy. Her multi disciplinary practice of music, movement, singing and energy practice is adds to a mesmerizing performance base, intimate and inviting.
Podtalk: Frank Carr on Virtual/Online YippieFest 2021 on Sep. 26
Submitted by PatrickMcD on September 25, 2021 - 9:50amCHICAGO – One more time, virtual and online. YippieFest 2021 will air on Twitch TV and through their website on Sunday, September 26th (7pm start). The freewheeling festival is usually a live theater and music event every August, but with the pandemic still lingering the show must go on, virtual and online. For more info, click YippieFest.com.
Film News: Chicago’s FACETS Reopens on Sep. 17, 2021, with ‘Anne at 13,000 Feet’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on September 17, 2021 - 12:18pmCHICAGO – Another Chicago cinema gem is reopening after 18 long months in pandemic shutdown. FACETS is a multimedia gem co-founded by legendary film influencer Milos Stehlik, which has resided on Fullerton Avenue west of the DePaul neighborhood for nearly 50 years.
Podtalk: Frank Carr on Virtual & Online YippieFest, Available to Stream Aug. 21-23, 2020
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 20, 2020 - 8:07pmCHICAGO – This weekend, the performance event called YippieFest – which normally has two stages making show for three days – is going online, with a video presentation of the various acts that give YippieFest its particular reputation. Frank Carr is the founder of YippieFest and the coordinator of the virtual and online version, which will be available at YippieFest.com through TWITCH.
Entertainment News: Virtual 2020 YippieFest now August 21-23
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 12, 2020 - 10:50amCHICAGO – It’s coming! YippieFest 2020 – joining the virtual and online revolution during these particular times – is set for August 21st through the 23rd. Details to come on schedules and times, but the whole fest can be downloaded for FREE on those dates through TWITCH streaming service. Click here for more details.
Entertainment News: Virtual 2020 YippieFest Extends Registration Deadline to August 2nd
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 31, 2020 - 7:27pmCHICAGO – Got an act? Got a camera phone to record it? Then YippieFest wants you! The fourth annual Theater, Music, Film, Comedy and Performance festival is doing what all the hep cats are doing, going online and virtual to keep everyone safe (details closer to the actual dates of YippieFest, August 14-16, 2020).
Interview: Local Band whitewolfsonicprincess to Appear at Evanston’s Space, Sept. 4, 2019
Submitted by PatrickMcD on September 3, 2019 - 8:44amCHICAGO – The venue called Space is one of the finer rooms in Chicagoland – specifically Evanston, Illinois – and one of the finer local bands will be making an appearance on Wednesday, September 4th. whitewolfsonicprincess (wwsp) will be playing tunes off their third album, “The Alternate Boot,” released in February of this year, and selections from their entire catalog.
Podtalk: Frank Carr of ‘YippieFest,’ at the Prop Theatre in Chicago, Aug. 16-18, 2019
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 16, 2019 - 3:50pmCHICAGO – It’s the 3rd annual YippieFest in Chicago at the Prop Thtr (Theatre), and the three days of Theater, Performance, Music, Film, Comedy and more kicks off with its 2019 edition on Friday, August 16th (7pm), and runs through Sunday, August 18th. The Fest evolved from the spirit of Mary-Arrchie Theater’s Abbie Hoffman Fest, which began 30 years ago (1989), and ended in 2016. The Fest also celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Woodstock music festival, which coincides with the weekend. For more information on YippieFest, including tickets, click here.
