Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
2936 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Dennis Quaid is an American icon and treasure. Alongside his globally beloved acting career, Quaid is a respected singer-songwriter with hundreds of thousands of miles under his belt as a recording and touring musician. A riveting performer, Quaid captivates audiences with engaging stories about his illustrious film career and the deeply personal songs from his multi-week No. 1 inspirational album, Fallen: A Gospel Record for Sinners, released in 2023.
Enjoy a captivating musical performance by Dennis Quaid, where he will showcase his most recent album, Fallen: A Gospel Record for Sinners with a 3-piece band completing the country-gospel sound.
Hear Dennis discuss his illustrious career, from his breakout roles in iconic films like The Parent Trap to his upcoming portrayal of President Ronald Reagan in the highly anticipated biopic.
Discover the values that have shaped Dennis Quaid’s life and career—his conversion to Christianity and how this has influenced his personal philosophy and career.
Dennis Quaid is celebrated for his versatility as an actor, with a career spanning over four decades. He has brought to life some of the most memorable characters in cinema, from The Rookie and The Day after Tomorrow to Frequency and The Right Stuff. Quaid’s recent credits include starring roles in the Paramount+ series Bass Reeves, the Max miniseries Full Circle, and the upcoming biopic Reagan, where he portrays the 40th President of the United States.
At the Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture, we believe in creating experiences that resonate with the soul. This event is more than a performance; it’s an opportunity to connect with the deeper aspects of art and philosophy through the music of Dennis Quaid. Join us for a night that will inspire us all as Dennis will share stories from his long and illustrious film career, and perform his raw and honest music that reveals his wrestling with addiction, faith, and his own pursuit of life, liberty and happiness.
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“Midway upon the journey of our life, I found myself within a forest dark, for the straightforward pathway had been lost.”
And so we all begin—in darkness.
Join Dante on his most famous journey through the depths of hell, levels upon levels of purgatory, finally discovering the light and glory of paradise. You will find terror in the wild beasts he meets along the way; and only moments later great hope at the strong woman, Beatrice, who leads him always upwards.
This contemporary staged performances of one of the most epic stories of the western world is an immersive, multi-dimensional production that leads you into Dante’s universe. Returning to the stage for the 4th year, this year’s production.
It’s heaven. It’s hell. But above all, it’s worth the trip.
November 8–10, 2024