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Jamie O’Reilly Nov ’24 Enews
Jamie O’Reilly November Enews, with thanks to performers and Tre Kronor.
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Roots Salon 2025 Season Subscriber Info
Roots will continue its bi-monthly series at Tre Kronor Swedish Bistroin 2025. The season begins with the Epiphany Salon “Revelations” on Jan 5, with guitarist Steve Vazquez as the guest musician, and Mark Guarino as the guest speaker. Look for events in Feb, Mar, May, our midsummer outdoor event, and several fall evenings. The intimate, […]
Song Notes: The House with No One In It
Song NotesJamie O’ReillyThe House With No One In ItFrom The Way the Heart is Sculpted Title inspired by the poemThe House with Nobody In It by Joyce Kilmer I chose Fall back as the theme for the Roots October Salon, the second fall event in my 4th season at Tre Kronor, the North Park Swedish […]
The Bus Stop, story by Jamie
First Day of School. The Bus Stop
Morning of the first day is chilly.
I unroll the rags from my hair and brush out the curls. I put on my civilian clothes – tomorrow I have to wear the uniform.
Today it’s a brown corduroy jumper, a soft white sweater, nylon knee highs and penny loafers.
Roots Salon 2024 Donor Page & Schedule
The Roots Salon Early Bird Spring Special, discount for the May Day Salon: “BLUE” featuring John Erickson, jazz piano.
Jamie sings You Belong to Me
Jamie sings a tender rendition of the classic ballad from the American Songbook, accompanied by Michael Smith, Bob Weber, Peter Swenson and John Floeter. From Souvenir, 2008.
Jamie O. Sept Enews
Jamie O’Reilly Sept Enews
Sept Roots Salon. Health Update.
Composer Karasis Brings Classic to Celtic Concert to Harper Performing Arts Center Sept 28, with Judith Svalander Dance Theatre
Dr. Michael Karasis’ latest musical offering features an exciting collaboration with choreographer Judith Svalander and the Judith Svalander Dance Theatre performing the one-hour ballet Hail Scotland and more musical pieces.
Jamie & Roots in New City Magazine
Writer June Sawyers story for New City Magazine about Jamie O’Reilly’s Roots Salon, the Chicago tradition of salon and parlor gatherings and inspiration for the cultural community.