Concerts & Events

A polymath at heart, a searcher, the work of Scotland's Rory McEwen (1932-1982) reflects a sustained intensity of focus on the artistic pursuits that defined his life. Widely regarded as the 20th century's greatest botanical artist, McEwen was also a celebrated folk musician who introduced American blues, jazz, and folk music to British audiences as host of the groundbreaking 1960's TV show, Hullabaloo.

Tonight's event is a companion show to the Driehaus Museum's exhibition of McEwen's incredible art Rory McEwen: A New Perspective on Nature. This unique concert will feature: Skerryvore (Scotland's best live act), Iona Fyfe (Scots Folk Singer of the Year), and John Ballantyne's Crazyheart (Chicago's own Scottish-American honky-tonk band). Commentary and reflections from Rory's family, Chicago artist Tony Fitzpatrick, and Professor Tony Jones CBE.

Celebrating Rory McEwen Partner Organizations:
Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods, Chicago Botanic Garden, Chicago Scots, Magnificent Mile Association, The Morton Arboretum, Old Town School of Folk Music, The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum.

Skerryvore

Iona Fyfe

John Ballantyne's Crazyheart

Tony Fitzpatrick

Professor Tony Jones CBE