The Courtyard Series:Vivian García

A bilingual group performing a combination of folk, jazz, blues, Latin boleros and rumba flamenca music.

Vivian Garcia is a Chicago-based singer-songwriter. Her musical journey has taken her from studying rumba flamenca rhythms in Granada, Spain to performing with international folk musicians in Madrid, Spain for 3 years as well as singing with various bands in Chicago. Vivian has performed at The Taste of Chicago, Metro, Thalia Hall, House of Blues, and Double Door, as well as World Music Fest, Mole de Mayo, Pilsen Fest, Villapalooza and many local venues.

She’s opened for Grammy winners La Santa Cecilia as well as Aterciopelados. Cold Bed is her first album and her latest EP, In Between Times, released in February 2016, had her song Ven Conmigo featured on the daytime Emmy-nominated show East Los High on HULU. Vivian is a TEDx speaker/performer and has a song in the 2023 Sundance award-winning film The Persian Version to be released by Sony Pictures this fall. 

You can learn more about Vivian Garcia here.

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While RSVP is free, there is a suggested donation in place of a ticket price at the door so that Colvin House can pay their talented, local artists and continue supporting the performing arts. They ask that you contribute $20 or $15/person toward paying the musicians and staff for their efforts in producing these community concerts at the Colvin House.

Colvin House cannot make change so please bring the exact amount you plan on donating. While they also accept Zelle & PayPal, they do prefer cash donations. Thank you!

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They are thrilled to partner with their neighbor, Rewired Cafe, for Colvin Concerts! Using QR codes, guests will be able to order right from their seats and have food delivered.

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Helpful Info:

Colvin House cannot provide parking on-site for this event. The first 20 cars can park free at George B. Swift Elementary School, just a block west of Colvin House. Please pull up to Colvin House's driveway gate (Thorndale Ave.) first to receive a parking permit which will provide further instructions.

For $20, valet parking is also available at the Malibu Condominiums (6007 N. Sheridan Rd.) public garage, just across the street, north of Colvin House. This parking can be validated by Colvin House for $2 off.

Colvin House recommends arriving early if you need to park.

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+ Please only RSVP if you are able to attend. This helps the staff to prepare.

+  They recommend reserving tickets as a group so that the staff can plan to seat your party together.

+  Bring-Your-Own-Refreshment! You are welcome to enjoy your own beverages and food at your table. 

+ Keep an eye on this link as well as your inbox for any announcements in the case of a postponement.