Clef Notes Chicagoland Journal for the Arts Autumn 2018 Edition of Clef Notes Journal | Page 6

Letters from our readers... Cumming Attraction chatter room Hats off to Fred Cummings for his cover article on actor and singer Alan Cuming. I enjoyed reading the piece immensely and learning of his memoir, "Not My Father’s Son." He has a very compelling story that I am sad to say hit home for me as the son of an abusive father...his resilience and tenacity as described in the article are all well represented in his cabaret show, "Illegal Immigrant," which I am happy to say I will be attending at Ravinia this summer....I am so glad you chose to focus so much coverage on him and his work in what was really a lovely issue. Jack T. Kennilworth, IL 2017–2018 SEASON THE BRIDGE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO PRESENTS: JAZZ AT THE LOGAN AACM SERIES THIRD TUESDAY JAZZ CHICAGO STAGE AT THE LOGAN JAZZ X-TET 915 E 60th St, Chicago For more information on all jazz events happening at the Logan Center this season arts.uchicago.edu/loganjazz 6•CNCJAAutumn 2018 What a splendid cover (and story) on Alan Cumming... He was my favorite actors on The Good Wife and I was intrigued to learn from the article that his role was based Actor, writer, singer Alan Cumming (photo by on Mayor Rahm Emanuel...It was a good read and a good introduction to your magazine, which I only just Christopher Boudewyns) recently discovered. As a transplant from New York, I have been looking for a publication that focuses on the arts in Chicagoand through one of my favorite actors, I’ve found it! I can’t wait to get your next issue. Janice C. River North - Chicago Passion for Dance (For Life) A hearty thanks to you for the spot- light your summer edition shined on Dance for Life and its annual show at Auditorium Theatre. I have been an avid Chicago dance fan for over 20 years, and never have I seen a more selfless and worthy effort than a com- munity of dancers coming together to help their own…I have attended Dance for Life gala performances for years and eagerly await this year’s performance... I was especially pleased to see this year’s event chairs Mark and Tom Ferguson Gomez profiled in the article, and getting a behind-the- scenes look at the planning process was wonderful. Thanks so much for the article. Dance for Life performance at Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (photo courtesy of Dancer's United). Chris T. Wilmette, IL Readers may submit letters to Feedback, Clef Notes Publishing, Inc. 5815 N. Sheridan Road, Suite 1107, Chicago, IL 60660 or via E-mail to [email protected]. No portion of this publication may be reproduced without the express written consent of the publisher. Clef Notes Publishing makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the magazine’s content. However, we cannot be held responsible for any consequence arising from errors or omissions.