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Music of the night On the slowest day of the week, petterino's is jumping

Comedienne Denise McGowan's brainchild, Monday Night Live at Petterino's in downtown Chicago offers "impromptu" cabaret. Its "regulars," guided by co-host, Beckie Menzie make the event continously excellent. Not only does hostess McGowan keep the show dynamic, her warm personality makes Monday Night Live at Petterino's seem like a cozy visit to her parlor.

Attention all aspiring Chicago vocalists! Looking to try out that new material, get some free publicity for the fabulous show you are appearing in, or just wnat to have some fun singing live for a warm and responsive audience? Look no further that Petterino's, the popular restaurant adjacent to the Goodman Theatre, where every Monday night producer and talent specialist extraordinaire Denise McGowan holds court for Monday Night Live.

"Feels like nothing else in Chicago music."

"The town's been crying for this for a number of years."

"Start your week at Petterino's with Monday Night Live.... This is nothing like karaoke night at your neighborhood bar. It's more like 'American Idol' on steroids, a throwback to the days when the Windy City boasted smoky cabarets and piano bars on every other corner in the Loop."