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Jim White with special guests oRSo

This Friday, May 9th at 8:00pm

"Jim White's songs are the tales of a man who has turned his life into a story and whose life has risen to the challenge." -GQ

  • Tickets and more info.
  • See Jim White play on YouTube.
  • Hear more Jim White at his MySpace page.

    • May is Blues Month

    Afrofolk: In anticipation of the Chicago Blues Festival, we present two dynamic Chicago blues shows. On Wednesday, May 14th join us for the Maxwell Street Reunion featuring Dancin' Perkins. On May 21st, Eddie C. Campbell takes over the Afrofolk stage. These shows are free, but tickets are required -- call us at 773.728.6000 to reserve yours.

    Click here for the full AfroFolk schedule!

    In the Music Store: Everything Blues is on sale! Instruments, amps, books, CDs... even harmonicas!

    Visit the store online for more info.

    Teen Summer Slam

    It's back! Registration is open now for our summer program created just for teens. You'll meet four times a week for classes in dance, guitar, theater or filmmaking with our fabulous teaching staff.

    Click here for more about Teen Summer Slam.

    Join us all over the web!

    Do you have photos of Old Town School events, classes, or concerts? Or maybe just you and your friends noodling on the guitar after class? Share it with us at our Flickr group!


    Are you on MySpace? Join us at our space, www.myspace.com/oldtownschool! Befriend us, check out the calendar, and listen to music from upcoming artists (who are usually found in our top friends.)


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    Old Town School Overseas Adventure!

    Old Town School travels to Helsinki

    Follow along on our travel blog as our Director Bau Graves leads an intrepid crew of teachers on a musical mission through the wilds of England and Finland!

    Skip Landt presents

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    Read about the Jug Band's trip to Memphis!

    Listen to the Chris Walz Interviews

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    CLASS DATES

    8-WEEK CLASSES
    • March 3rd - April 27th
    • April 28th-June 22nd
    • June 23rd -August 17th
    • September 2nd-October 26th
    • October 27th-December 21st
    16-WEEK CLASSES
    • January 7th - April 27th
    • September 2nd-December 21st

    HOLIDAYS

    • May 26, Memorial Day - Closed
    • July 4, Independence Day - Closed
    • Sept 1, Labor Day - Closed

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    For more class dates, including registration deadlines, check the School calendar.