Come sing with us at this evening of music from the 70’s with Cathy Glickman and Andrew Blenderman. 

First, we’ll warm up! Next, we will sing a selection of familiar favorites. No experience is necessary, and there’s no future commitment – just a chance to share music in a welcoming, low-pressure setting.

The event runs about 45–60 minutes, followed by refreshments and time to connect.

Good to know:

• Open to all ages – bring the whole family
• No experience or vocal knowledge necessary
• One-off event with no future commitment
• Led by Cathy Glickman and Andrew Blenderman
• Refreshments afterward

With a lifetime in theater and music, CATHY GLICKMAN has found her happy place on the cabaret stage, where storytelling, laughter, and unforgettable songs all come together. A past board member of Chicago Cabaret Professionals, Cathy has been creating and performing solo cabaret shows since 2013, including Life of the Party, Interrupted, It’s So Easy to Fall in Love with Linda Ronstadt, 1978: The Year That Changed My World, and the rave-reviewed It’s a Man’s World. She has appeared at Davenport’s, Skokie Theatre, Park West, Victory Gardens, Montparnasse in Mykonos, and Don’t Tell Mama’s in New York City. On Nov 15, Cathy, along with Beckie Menzie and percussionist Irwin Berkowitz will perform her latest cabaret collaboration titled Desperado: Linda Ronstadt  and The Eagles at Piano Forte. When she’s not performing, Cathy has spent nearly three decades sharing her love of music with thousands of children and their families through Kindermusik North Shore.Cathy is delighted to be collaborating today with Andrew Blenderman doing what she loves the most. Connecting people and music! 

ANDREW BLENDERMANN (www.blenderful.com) studied classical piano at Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory, but now mostly hangs out in piano bars, where his repertoire spans over 2500 songs.  He has entertained regularly at Big Shot in Arlington Heights, IL, Mastro’s in Chicago, and The Signature Room at the 95th.  He spent a decade banging on grand pianos at Howl At The Moon in Chicago, Milwaukee, and Cleveland.  He has played dates at Queenie’s, Shirley’s Piano Bar, Davenport’s Cabaret, the Drake Hotel, and the Redhead Piano Bar.  Andrew plays performances of Teatro Zinzanni and The Blendernitz Experience with Daryl Nitz.  He also accompanies major theater auditions at Actor’s Equity, and serves as the staff accompanist at Wheeling and John Hersey high schools.  

Sing at Gorton is a welcoming community sing series designed to bring people together in a fun, informal way. Each event is themed around a different style of music, led by local hosts and open to everyone — no experience or vocal knowledge necessary. These one-off gatherings last about 45–60 minutes and end with refreshments, making it easy to join in, connect and sing.