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PAST EVENTS

Yoga, Wine and Song on Zoom Friday, September 9, 2022

PAST EVENT Certified Yoga teacher Marianne Mohrhusen and Chicago's Official Troubadour, Mark Dvorak, leads a special happy hour of gentle yoga, music and conversation. 





PAST event - we missed you! August 27, 2022 Porch Party

PAST EVENT Music & Potlucks presents  “I Hate to See the Summer Go” on Saturday, August 27.  The all-ages community concert is a BEDS Plus “Porch Party” fundraiser. 



Yoga, Wine and Song on Zoom Friday, May 6, 2022

PAST EVENT Certified Yoga teacher Marianne Mohrhusen and Chicago's Official Troubadour, Mark Dvorak, leads a special happy hour of gentle yoga, music and conversation. 

PAST EVENT Banjo Cacophony with Frank Hamilton April 27, 2022

PAST EVENT 

“A Banjo Cacophony” on Zoom

This event supports the Frank Hamilton School of Music in Decatur, GA with special 5-string performances by Jason McInnes, Sally Potter, Manuel Loop, Mark Dvorak, Frank Hamilton, Frank Hamilton School ensembles, and other guests.  



PAST EVENT- Acoustic Neighbors - Youth Songwriter Showcase

PAST EVENT Acoustic Neighbors - Youth Songwriter Showcase, Day 2

Sunday March 20th  


PAST EVENT Join youth songwriters from the private lesson studios of Jason McInnes and Jess McIntosh (Heart Strings Chicago) as they celebrate the release of their February Album Writing Month (fawm.org) compilation. 

PAST EVENT Acoustic Neighbors - Youth Songwriter Showcase, Day 2

PAST EVENT Acoustic Neighbors - Youth Songwriter Showcase, Day 2

Sunday March 20th  


PAST EVENT Join youth songwriters from the private lesson studios of Jason McInnes and Jess McIntosh (Heart Strings Chicago) as they celebrate the release of their February Album Writing Month (fawm.org) compilation. 

PAST EVENT Acoustic Neighbors - Welcome Wagon 2/23/22

PAST EVENT -Welcome new musical guests to the Acoustic Neighborhood! Join us for an evening of songs, stories and poetry. Hosted by Mark Dvorak.

PAST EVENT- WORKSHOP & DISCUSSION: Getting the Most Out of Your Live Stream

PAST EVENT

Music & Potlucks’ resident artist Mark Dvorak introduced the elements of a successful, potent performance. Topics like sound, lighting, preparation and focus were addressed. The workshop is FREE 

PAST EVENT Acoustic Neighbors - December Songs 12/29/21

PAST EVENT Acoustic Neighbors with legendary Frank Hamilton October 27, 2021 On Zoom

PAST EVENT Let's end 2021 on a high note! Join us for an evening of songs, stories and poetry. This event is hosted by Mark Dvorak.

PAST EVENT Acoustic Neighbors with legendary Frank Hamilton October 27, 2021 On Zoom

PAST EVENT Acoustic Neighbors with legendary Frank Hamilton October 27, 2021 On Zoom

PAST EVENT Acoustic Neighbors with legendary Frank Hamilton October 27, 2021 On Zoom

PAST EVENT This very special edition of Acoustic Neighbors will feature folk legend Frank Hamilton, our own Mark Dvorak, and friends of the Frank Hamilton School of Music in Decatur, Georgia.  

PAST EVENT FolktoberFest Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2021

PAST EVENT Acoustic Neighbors with legendary Frank Hamilton October 27, 2021 On Zoom

PAST EVENT FolktoberFest Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2021

   

PAST EVENT  RIVER FOREST IL - The 4th Annual Folktober Fest will live stream three workshops, an Acoustic Neighbors Showcase and Songwriters In the Round.

Headlining the event are Chicago’s Steve Dawson, Jenny Bienemann of Oak Park, Illinois and Midwest troubadour Mark Dvorak. Proceeds benefit The Friendly School of Music and WDCB radio.”


PAST EVENT World Peace Concert September 11, 2021

PAST EVENT Acoustic Neighbors with legendary Frank Hamilton October 27, 2021 On Zoom

PAST EVENT FolktoberFest Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2021

PAST EVENT  World peace concert in Oak Park September 11

The socially-distanced live event will feature vocal performances by tenor Bradley Schuller and soprano Christine Steyer, both of Oak Park, and commemorate the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.

     Proceeds from the event will support The Church of Beethoven, a non-Profit 

classical music concert series located in the Oak Park area.

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fall of 2022 and winter 2023 now!


Stay tuned, we are cooking up ideas and adapting our recipe for fun! Share your ideas for virtual or in-person gatherings at  musicandpotlucks@gmail.com. 

2021 Past Events

2/14/2021

Music & Potlucks presented a very special President's Day event featuring Abraham Lincoln by Kevin Wood to support Housing Forward (www.housingforward.org). The online event featured music and readings by Abe Lincoln, Mark Dvorak and other special guests. 

2/8/2021

Music & Potlucks hosted Songs for Peace and Justice, featuring a co-bill of Desi Vasquez with Greg Baroni and Mark Dvorak. This online event benefited Beyond Hunger (www.gobeyondhunger.org). 

1/21/2021

Music & Potlucks hosted The 2021 Inauguration (High) Ball – a zoom event to benefit The Book Table in Oak Park, IL. (www.booktable.net) (https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-the-book-table-survive-the-pandemic). Participants were encouraged to wear Folk Formal attire and mixed themselves a drink to enjoy featured songs by Mark Dvorak, a song or two from friends, poems and fun facts about the history of US Inaugurations.

2020 Past Events

12/15/2020

 Soup Cook-off, Folk Music Concert & Showcases This evening of music and gathering featured Mark Dvorak, with showcase presentations by the Randomosity recording duo Ashley & Simpson and Oak Park's talented Caudell Family Band.  Donations were accepted for Roseland Hospital in Chicago. Roseland is experiencing extreme hardship treating and fighting Covid 19 while under-resourced. Our community had already donated carloads of supplies, toiletries, air purifiers and a tablet, led by our very own Liz Ziehl. 

11/06/2020

A free online concert featuring Mark Dvorak + fundraiser for Bed's Plus. Music & Potlucks partnered with the La Grange Public Library for this event.

10/04/2020

Homecoming, Chili Cook-Off & Folk Showcases ZOOM virtual live stream, featuring Mark Dvorak and Friends. From the comfort of home, listeners joined the Zoom event and enjoyed the music. Listeners sent chili and favorite fall recipes to musicandpotlucks@gmail.com and  a PDF Cookbook from this event celebrating fall, friendship, food and folk music was made. Proceeds after costs to this ticketed event benefited Beyond Hunger: www.gobeyondhunger.org  

10/03/2020

A Live Social Distance Concert featuring Mark Dvorak at Ambrosia Euro American Patisserie1710 Northwest Highway, Barrington IL. Gourmet pastries, steaming hot coffee, smooth singing, and masterful fingerpicking were on the menu at Ambrosia! This Music & Potlucks event benefits www.journeysthewayhome.org. This event was free, but donations were accepted for Journeys. 

8/19/2020

Music & Potlucks, a community organization, in cooperation with the CliffDwellers Club, presented Songs of Hope and Struggle, a Zoom program. Mark Dvorak, "Chicago's official troubadour" from the legendary Old Town School of Folk Music, performed the timeless songs of Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie that speak of hope, freedom, peace and justice. Eve Moran (CD10) talked on the struggle for womens suffrage and its aftermath. A special performance by critically-acclaimed soprano Kimberly E Jones inspired and lifted up our human spirit.

6/18/2020

 Mark Dvorak presents a benefit concert for Beyond Hunger. Here's the recipe for fun: Tune in to Mark's Facebook Page for an hour of original songs and stories. Post a photo in the comments of your supper, snack or potluck item as you listen in! If you are so moved, head over to www.gobeyondhunger.org and make a donation. Every dollar raised can provide 3 meals! 

This is a Music & Potlucks event. All the material performed is copyrighted by the artist or in the public domain. 

2/23/2020

Music & Potlucks, presented a special concert, "Let Love Go On,” at the La Grange Public Library. We welcomed yogamohr.org as a co-sponsor of the concert! We celebrated Let Love Go On, the latest CD from Midwest folk troubadour Mark Dvorak.Those who attended brought store-bought desserts to share and in-date canned food items were accepted for donation to Share Love Share Food Pantry.

2/11/2020

A Folk Festival Event Night at WDCB Public Radio with Mark Dvorak in concert, to benefit the Music and Potlucks organization. We heard Mark in concert in the comfy 'living room' at WDCB to a limited audience.

2/9/2020

Jam & Potluck at the Priory Campus Auditorium of Dominican University. Acoustic instruments, singing voices, and appetizers  and desserts for the potluck. Donations were accepted for Housing Forward and Beyond Hunger.

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