Location: Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St.

Chris Smither, an American original singer/songwriter, will perform his eloquent blend of pure folk and New Orleans blues.

Smither grew up in New Orleans and first came on the folk music scene in the late 1960s. Recording and performing for four decades, he has refined his fingerpicked acoustic guitar and been-there done-that voice that are perfect for his original songs.

Tickets cost $27 in advance or $30 day-of.

For more information call 773-445-3838 or visit www.beverlyartcenter.org